2018/19 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
DSUR2220 Introduction to Biomedical Sciences
20 creditsClass Size: 96
Module manager: Professor Steve Brookes
Email: s.j.brookes@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2018/19
Pre-requisites
DSUR1127 | Health and Health Promotion |
DSUR1128 | Intro to the Oral Environment |
DSUR1130 | Anxiety and Pain Management |
DSUR1230 | Oral Diseases, Defence and Repair |
DSUR1241 | ICSP |
DSUR1250 | Personal and Professional Development 1 |
Co-requisites
DSUR2118 | PPD2 |
DSUR2122 | Social Sciences Related to Dentistry |
DSUR2200 | Clinical Skills A |
DSUR2220 | Introduction to Biomedical Sciences |
DSUR2240 | Clinical Practice 2 |
This module is not approved as a discovery module
Module summary
You will gain a broad introduction to biomedical sciences from both molecular biology and clinical perspectives. Basic science and clinical academic staff will work as a coordinated team to provide you with an integrated module where basic molecular science and its clinical relevance are explicitly linked. You will consider the effects of common disease processes on systemic and oral health and where applicable how these may present in dental practiceObjectives
This module provides an introduction to biomedical science with a focus on the biological basis of health and disease. It will permit a better understanding of disease aetiology and the mechanisms involved. Evidence based information will be explored so that students will be able to advise patients on a range of wider health and disease issues. Examples of on-line misinformation will be highlighted to emphasise the importance of critical appraisal and the need for an evidence base.Learning outcomes
On completion of this module students will be able to:
• Describe the anatomy and histology of the - gastrointestinal tract.
• Understand specific biomolecular mechanisms/metabolism in health and disease and the role of nutrients in these processes.
• Understand the digestion, transport of dietary components, and the psychology of eating disorders.
• Understand the components of blood, abnormal clotting disorders and blood borne viruses.
• Demonstrate insight into: infective endocarditis, atherosclerosis, thrombosis and embolism, acute and chronic inflammation, proteopathic disease/ER stress (especially in relation to amelogenesis imperfecta and fluorosis).
Skills outcomes
No additional skills are gained over and above those listed above.
Syllabus
• The anatomy and functioning of the digestive tract
• Digestion and transport of carbohydrates and lipids – in health and disease
• Energy metabolism
• Intermediate metabolism
• Nutritional biochemistry (vitamins)
• Nutrition in relation to dental health
• Psychology of eating disorders
• Blood
• Infective endocarditis, atherosclerosis, thrombosis and embolism, acute and chronic inflammation and proteopathic diseases
• Biology and molecular biology of cancer including environmental and nutritional factors
Teaching methods
Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
Revision Class | 2 | 1.00 | 2.00 |
Lecture | 38 | 1.00 | 38.00 |
Independent online learning hours | 6.00 | ||
Private study hours | 154.00 | ||
Total Contact hours | 40.00 | ||
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200.00 |
Private study
The lectures should be regarded as a comprehensive introduction to the subject. The lectures provide a foundation that will guide students towards further reading and that will enable them to consolidate their learning during private study periods. Approximately three quarters of the module credits are assigned to private study. We emphasise to the students that continuing professional development (CPD) is a requirement of GDC registration and taking a larger responsibility for learning, through private study, is an essential skill that needs to be developed in so that maximum advantage can be levered out of CPD events attended later as career clinicians.Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Example MCQs will be available on line to students so they have some familiarity with the style, scope and depth of the MCQs typical of those used in the assessment. The MCQs will also help inform students where there may be gaps in their knowledge and understanding which can be addressed at revision sessions or ad hoc one-to-one meeting with staff. Whilst the answers to the MCQs are not given at the time they are made available the correct responses are provided after the delivery of the module has exposed the student to the material and prior to the end of module assessment. This formative assessment material, with the lecture content and further reading provided, forms the content that is discussed in the revision sessions that are run prior to the summative assessment.Methods of assessment
Coursework
Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
In-course MCQ | On-line formative MCQ exercises | 0.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 0.00 |
Example MCQs are provided via VLE with answers and feedback given prior to the end of module assessment.
Exams
Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 2 hr 00 mins | 100.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 100.00 |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 17/01/2019
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