Supply and Demand 2
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| MGEM1005 | Medical Sciences and Graduate Entry Medicine | 1 | 20 | Spring UK |
- Code
- MGEM1005
- School
- Medical Sciences and Graduate Entry Medicine
- Level
- 1
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Spring UK
Summary
This module introduces students to the cardiovascular and respiratory systems in the context of medical physiology and therapeutics. The physiological, anatomical and histological and pathological content will include:
The basic anatomy and histological features of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems
The role and control of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems and response to altered homeostasis
An introduction to common pathologies and disease states affecting these systems and
the measurement of cardiovascular and cardiopulmonary function
The core matter is delivered alongside applied teaching which focuses on the acquisition of diagnostic skills. Data will be used to allow the students to acquire and apply generic transferrable, analytical and interpretative skills for scientific report writing.
Target Students
Students on the Qualifying Year of the BSc (Hons) Medical Physiology and Therapeutics
Classes
Delivery will be via a combination of lectures, complemented with tutorials (1-2 hrs) and workshop/practical sessions (1-2 hrs). Online learning and directed components provide an approximate content hourage of 44 hours. Activities may take place every teaching week of the Semester or only in specified weeks.
Assessment
- 50% Coursework 1: 1500 word - laboratory report
- 50% Exam 1 (1-hour): 60 minute- MFQ/SAQ end of module ExamSys exam
Assessed by end of spring semester
Educational Aims
This module aims to equip students with a basicunderstanding of the cardiovascular and pulmonary systems, associated pathologies and investigative techniques to underpin further study at subsequent levels. Transferable skills are also introduced to strengthen the development of core academic skills such as physiological data collection, analysis and interpretation.Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and Understanding
At the end of this module the student should be able to:
• Identify and describe the normal structure of the mediastinum and the cardiovascular and respiratory systems and relate these to normal cardiorespiratory function.
• Describe the mechanical and electrical properties of the heart and explain how these physiological principles underpin normal cardiac function.
• Describe the physiological mechanisms that regulate blood flow, arterial blood pressure and cardiac output.
• Describe the physiological process of gas exchange, diffusion, and need for ventilation-perfusion matching in the lungs
• Describe the initiation and control of breathing, respiratory mechanics, and the resistances to breathing.
Laboratory/Practical Skills
At the end of this module the student should be able to:
• Describe how to perform clinical measurements to assess cardiorespiratory function e.g. arterial blood pressure, electrocardiography, and spirometry. Explain the scientific basis behind these measurements in select physiological and pathophysiological states.
Transferable Skills
Undertaking this module will enable the student to:
• Develop skills in independent study and effective communication to support life-long learning, professional development, and teamwork.
• Develop academic skills required to write a scientific laboratory report, including searching for relevant information from the scientific literature and collecting, statistically analysing (using statistical software), presenting, and interpreting basic scientific data.