2016/17 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

ARCS1102 Biological Basis of Healthcare

30 creditsClass Size: 50

Module manager: Dr John Boyle
Email: j.p.boyle@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2016/17

Pre-requisite qualifications

Programme Entry Requirements for BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Audiology)
Programme entry requirements for BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Cardiac Physiology)

Module replaces

HECS1102

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Module summary

The aim of this module is to introduce the student to a range of professional issues relevant to healthcare science. Students will learn in an inter-professional setting where appropriate focus will be given to acquisition of knowledge and understanding that underpin reflective, ethical and value-based practice. Information literature and evidence based practice will underpin the module and a study skills workshop will ensure the students are signposted to the requirements of degree level study.

Objectives

The overall aim of this module is provide students with the underpinning biological and scientific knowledge required for the practice of healthcare science in the area of the physiological sciences. The focus will be on contemporary healthcare science and potential developments in this field relevant to the practising clinical; physiologist and audiologist

Learning outcomes
On completion of this module students will be able to:
1. Apply the concept of homeodynamics to health and well-being
2. Describe the anatomy and physiology of a range of major systems in the context of the life span
3. Explain the chemical, cellular and tissue level of organisation of the body and the structure and function of the cell
4. Discuss the context of cellular physiology with regard to the function of the whole organism and health, including cellular injury.
5. Describe the major metabolic pathways, energetic and energy metabolism
6. Explain the influence of genetics and heredity on health
7. Explain the process by which embryonic development occurs from conception to birth
8. Explain the basic principles of immunology, microbiology (including infection control) and pharmacology
9. Describe the pathophysiology of common diseases across the body systems.

Skills outcomes
Measurement of nerve conduction
Blood pressure (tilt table) measures
Spirometry

Syllabus

The following topics areas will be addressed: introduction to the concepts of health, biological health and homeodynamics; cell structure and function, major metabolic pathways and protein metabolism. Embryonic development will be considered at an introductory level, as will the anatomy and physiology of the skin, central nervous system, skeletal, cardiovascular (including blood and the lymphatic system), renal, gastrointestinal, endocrine, urinary and reproductive systems, as applied to the lifespan. The principles of DNA, genetic inheritance and the impact of genes on health will be considered. Cell injury and responses to disease processes will be introduced, as will the principles of histology. The basic principles of immunology, microbiology and infection prevention will also be covered. The basic principles of clinical pharmacology will be addressed. An emphasis on emerging technologies and changes in biomedical science will be provided. Pathophysiological processes related to common diseases will be introduced.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Lecture	30	2.00	60.00
Practical	3	1.00	3.00
Tutorial	5	1.00	5.00
Independent online learning hours			12.00
Private study hours			220.00
Total Contact hours			68.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			300.00

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Students will receive formative feedback following tutorials and progress will be monitored through completion of the practicals, tutorials and feedback.

Methods of assessment

Exams

Exam type	Exam duration	% of formal assessment
Unseen exam	2 hr	50.00
Unseen exam	2 hr	50.00
Total percentage (Assessment Exams)		100.00

Compensation will be permitted between exams. The unseen examination will occur during the University standard assessment weeks for semester 1 and 2. Resit examinations will occur during the University resit period. There will be 2 resit opportunities for each assessment.

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 20/03/2017

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