2019/20 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

ANAT3202 Medical Embryology

10 creditsClass Size: 40

Module manager: Ellen Ashton
Email: E.Ashton@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2019/20

Pre-requisite qualifications

Successful completion of Years 1 and 2 of the University of Leeds MBChB course or equivalent

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Objectives

On completing this module students should be able to:
- describe normal human development from gametogenesis, fertilisation, implantation and embryogenesis to foetus
- apply knowledge of normal development to understand and discuss abnormal development
- apply knowledge of normal and abnormal reproductive anatomy and physiology to describe and compare methods of contraception and assisted reproductive technology (IVF)
- describe methods of prenatal screening, including the relevant anatomy, and discuss the potential complications of these procedures
- describe the anatomy of the placenta and foetal membranes and understand the functions of these structures
- discuss the exchange of substances between maternal and foetal blood including antibodies and pathogens and the consequences of this
- describe the processes of dizygotic and monozygotic twinning and discuss potential complications including conjoined twins and twin-twin transfusion syndrome

Learning outcomes
On completing this module, students should have:
- detailed knowledge of normal human reproduction and embryology
- knowledge of common congenital conditions and the underlying processes involved

Skills outcomes
Skills outcomes:

- Interpretation of medical images - comparison of normal and abnormal foetal development using ultrasonography and magnetic resonance imaging
- Literature searching and the use of the primary literature to determine the current state of relevant embryological knowledge
- Problem solving - determining the type of developmental malformation and explaining the underlying processes that resulted in it

Syllabus

A 10 credit module for the BSc Clinical Anatomy programme which provides an opportunity to study normal and abnormal human development in detail, moving beyond the material covered in the Leeds MBChB syllabus. This module also provides understanding of how human embryology provides a rationale for adult anatomy and congenital malformations.

Students will explore human embryology from gametogenesis to the foetal stage. This will include:

- abnormal gametogenesis and karyotypying
- fertilisation, contraception and assisted reproductive technology
- Implantation, embryogenesis and abnormalities
- Prenatal diagnosis
- Placenta and foetal membranes
- Twinning

Practical sessions will include problem solving related to congenital malformations. Practical work will be supported by lectures and tutorials where appropriate. Students will also learn to interpret normal and abnormal development from medical images.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Class tests, exams and assessment	1	0.50	0.50
Class tests, exams and assessment	1	1.00	1.00
Lecture	10	1.00	10.00
Practical	4	3.00	12.00
Private study hours			76.50
Total Contact hours			23.50
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			100.00

Private study

Preparation/de-brief for each practical session (4hr per session) = 16 hr
Preparation/de-brief for each lecture (4hr per lecture) = 40 hr
Preparation for written examination = 22 hr

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Student progress will be monitored throughout the module by keeping a record of student participation in discussions during practical sessions. This will provide informal assessment student progress. There will also be formative MCQs provided on the VLE that will be monitored to provide further information regarding student knowledge and understanding. Any students not participating fully in practical classes or demonstrating a lack of knowledge and understanding will be asked to meet with the module manger to assess if there is a need for additional support. If appropriate, the programme leader will be notified.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Group Project/Project/Dissertation	Group project. Presentation of findings from problem solving exercise.	10.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		10.00

As the coursework component of this module involves a group-based problem-solving exercise, the resit of this element can only be made available at the next offering of the module (i.e. during the academic year following the failed attempt) at the earliest. Students would need to make themselves available for the necessary group activities. As they would normally have returned to their undergraduate medical studies at this point, negotiations would be conducted with their parent School to facilitate their release to undertake these activities. It should be noted, however, that students are not required to pass the group-based problem-solving exercise in order to pass the module; compensation with the other elements of the module assessment is permitted.

Exams

Exam type	Exam duration	% of formal assessment
Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc)	1 hr 00 mins	50.00
Practical Exam / OSCE	0 hr 30 mins	40.00
Total percentage (Assessment Exams)		90.00

1 hr examination: short-answer questions. Practical examination: 30 minute spot test in the dissecting room. 15 stations.

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 25/01/2016

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