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2018/19 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

CARD2010 Cardiovascular Pumps, Pipes and Electrics

10 creditsClass Size: 30

Module manager: Dr Azhar Maqbool
Email: a.maqbool@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable

Year running 2018/19

Pre-requisite qualifications

A Level Biology grade C or above. At least ten credits at level 1 in a biomedical related subject or successful completion of the first two years of an MBChB programme at UK Universities or international equivalent. For international students proof of English Language proficiency will be required. In line with undergraduate medicine we require a minimum of English GCSE grade B or IELTS 7.5 (including a 7.5 in spoken English), or equivalent.

This module is approved as a discovery module

Module summary

This module will cover the anatomy of the human cardiovascular system from the whole organ down to subcellular level, relating this to underlying biochemical processes and regulatory mechanisms that underlie cardiovascular function and enable bodily homeostasis by maintaining an appropriate supply of blood and nutrients in both the healthy individual and in a disease states.

Objectives

The objectives of this introductory module are:

To develop detailed knowledge and understanding of the structure and function of the different components of the mammalian cardiovascularsystem at whole body, regional, tissue and cellular levels.

To promote an understanding of routes and mechanisms by which cardiac and vascular function is regulated and maintained in the healthy physiological condition and in disease states

Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:

Demonstrate the ability to identify synthesise and evaluate information from the research literature on structural and functional aspects of the cardiovascular system in thealth and disease.

Compare and contrast the anatomical and biochemical mechanisms underlying the regulation of cardiovascular function in health and disease.

Skills outcomes
Appreciate the mechanisms of regulation of the cardiovascular system through understanding of the structure and function of the mammalian cardiovascular system in health and disease.


Syllabus

This module will cover the anatomy of the human cardiovascular system from the whole organ down to subcellular level, relating this to underlying biochemical processes and regulatory mechanisms that underlie cardiovascular function and enable bodily homeostasis by maintaining an appropriate supply of blood and nutrients in both the healthy individual and in a disease states.

Teaching methods

Delivery typeNumberLength hoursStudent hours
Lecture101.0010.00
Tutorial31.003.00
Private study hours87.00
Total Contact hours13.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)100.00

Private study

Students will supplement the material presented in lectures by reading original scientific articles and reviews.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Discussion in class tutorial based around lecture material and background reading.
The performance in formative sample long answer questions will allow the student to understand the requirements of the end of module examiantion and assess their own progress.
A tutorial session/classroom discussion will be held as a revison session and to give feedback on the formative long answer questions at the end of the module.
Towards the middle of term a tutorial will be held to give advice on the early module lectures, written examination technique and the setting of formative long answer questions.

Methods of assessment


Exams
Exam typeExam duration% of formal assessment
Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc)2 hr 100.00
Total percentage (Assessment Exams)100.00

A resit for this assessment will be taken during the August resit period.

Reading list

There is no reading list for this module

Last updated: 12/12/2018 16:33:09

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