2017/18 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue

MECH5205M Structure and Function of the Body

15 creditsClass Size: 10

Module manager: Dr Sophie Williams
Email: S.D.Williams@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable

Year running 2017/18

Pre-requisite qualifications

Not available to students from a Medical or Biological Sciences background

This module is mutually exclusive with

MECH3200

Structure and Function of the Body

This module is not approved as an Elective

Objectives

On completion of this module, students should be able to:
- describe and locate anatomical positions and directional terms, planes, sections and cavities
- demonstrate an awareness of the layers of structural organisation in the human body and relate this to function
- describe the gross anatomy and physiology of whole body systems (including the Musculoskeletal, nervous, cardiovascular, renal, respiratory, and gastrointestinal systems), and relate this to function
- suggest common histological techniques and recognise the structure of common tissue

Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this module, students will have engaged in independent learning and be able to:
- Use appropriate terminology to describe anatomical positions, movements, planes, sections and cavities
- Discuss layers of structural organisation of the human body, and have a detailed understanding of how this relates to function
- Describe whole body systems (including the musculoskeletal, nervous, cardiovascular, renal, respiratory, and gastrointestinal systems) in terms of anatomy and physiology and relate this to function
- Discuss histological techniques that relate to common tissues and describe the structures observed and relate this to function

- In a small group, apply the above and write an SOP (standard operating procedure) to characterise an organ system

Syllabus

Using on-line learning resources, with 3D graphics, interactive tools and online learning quiz’s, students will be encouraged to learn independently in the following areas:
- Directional terms, plans, sections and cavities of the human body will be described
- An overview of a body plan and organisation
- Gross anatomy and physiology of the major systems will be outlined
- Tissue structures will be considered at a macro- and micro-scale

In small groups students will then take part in a practical session where they will dissect and characterise an organ system, they will need to describe this in a detailed SOP (standard operating procedure).

Individually students will complete an assignment demonstrating their understanding of the relationship between structure and function of different systems.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
On-line Learning	1	64.00	64.00
Practical	1	3.00	3.00
Tutorial	6	1.00	6.00
Private study hours			77.00
Total Contact hours			73.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			150.00

Private study

Students will use directed online resources (e.g. Anatomy and Physiology, Primal pictures) and will be guided on modules to study. On-line quizzes and short answer questions will be set up on the VLE for students to submit at regular intervals to enable monitoring of engagement and performance.

Private study relates to the compilation of a group report relating to the practical session and preparation of an individual assignment considering the structure and function relationships in anatomy and physiology.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Monitoring of completion of guided study package material, via on-line quizzes and short answer questions.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Assignment	Guided study package quiz scores	40.00
Assignment	Individual assignment	30.00
Assignment	Group assignment	30.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		100.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Reading list

There is no reading list for this module

Last updated: 16/10/2017

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