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2018/19 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

CARD3030 Integrated Cardiovascular Physiology

10 creditsClass Size: 30

Module manager: Dr Mark Drinkhill
Email: m.j.drinkhill@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2018/19

Pre-requisite qualifications

A Level Biology grade C or above and at least 10 credits at level 1 in a biomedical related subject or successful completion of the first two years of an MBChB programme at a UK university 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.
Students taking CARD3030 as a discovery module should have successfully completed CARD2010.

Pre-requisites

CARD2010Cardiovascular Pumps, Pipes and Electrics

Module replaces

PATH3030

This module is approved as a discovery module

Module summary

This module will cover the physiological and pathophysiological aspects of the functioning of the human heart and circulatory system. The mechanisms of control and adaptation will be examined in detail.

Objectives

To develop detailed knowledge and understanding of the neural, hormonal and other systems regulation of cardiac and vascular function under physiological and pathophysiological conditions.
Improve skills in data presentation and analysis through the provision of a written report.

Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
Demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate and synthesise information from the research literature on integrative cardiovascular physiology;
Describe the physiological principles of cardiovascular function;
Identify key changes in cardiovascular function in response to a range of physiological and pathophysiological stresses;
Critically analyse scientific data and communicate the outcome of an investigative study and its contribution to the body of knowledge on integrative cardiovascular physiology.

Skills outcomes
Practical experience and evaluation of cardiovascular function. Appreciation of the neural, hormonal and other systems regualtion of cardiovascular function in health and disaease.


Syllabus

This module will cover the physiological and pathophysiological aspects of the functioning of the human heart and circulatory system. The mechanisms of control and adaptation will be examined in detail.

Teaching methods

Delivery typeNumberLength hoursStudent hours
Lecture101.0010.00
Practical14.004.00
Tutorial21.002.00
Private study hours84.00
Total Contact hours16.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)100.00

Private study

Individuals supplement the material presented in lectures by reading original scientific articles and reviews.
Preparation in advance of the practical session by reading relevant background literature and preparation of a brief review and writing up of practical report.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Discussion in class based around background reading material.
Group discussion in tutorial in preparation for the practical and preparation of a brief review of the background to the practical for formative assessment. Feedback on brief review and a tutorial following the practical for discussion and guidance on producing the final practical report, analysis required and interpretation of results.

Methods of assessment


Coursework
Assessment typeNotes% of formal assessment
Practical1500 words30.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)30.00

Compensation between assessments is allowed.


Exams
Exam typeExam duration% of formal assessment
Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc)2 hr 70.00
Total percentage (Assessment Exams)70.00

Compensation between assessments is allowed. 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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