2019/20 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
LLLC0149 Human Biology
30 creditsClass Size: 15
Module manager: Lynne Cade
Email: e.a.cade@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2019/20
Co-requisites
LLLC0144 | Data Handling |
This module is not approved as a discovery module
Objectives
To develop knowledge and understanding of the different body systems, their functions and control systems, and the effects of the environment and disease.Learning outcomes
- Describe how enzymes control chemical reactions
- Understand the concept of homeostasis
- Explain how gases are transported in the blood and understand their regulation
- Describe nervous control and co-ordination
- Describe hormonal control and co-ordination
- Describe the physiological response to exercise
- Describe male and female reproductive systems Understand the ultra structure of the cell
- Understand the importance of a healthy diet
- Understand the chemical structure of macromolecules
- Understand the structure and function of the digestive system
- Understand the key components of a mammalian transport system
- Understand the nature of pathogenic micro-organisms
Skills outcomes
1. Recognition, recall and understanding of biological facts and concepts
2. Information retrieval
3. Numerical skills
4. Interpretation and analysis of data
5. Practical laboratory skills
Syllabus
Structural organisation of the human body
The digestive system The circulatory system
The nervous system
The endocrine system
The reproductive system
The role of homeostasis
Teaching methods
Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
Workshop | 5 | 5.00 | 25.00 |
Seminar | 12 | 3.00 | 36.00 |
Independent online learning hours | 55.00 | ||
Private study hours | 184.00 | ||
Total Contact hours | 61.00 | ||
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 300.00 |
Private study
Time for private study is expected to break down as follows:Independent on-line learning
VLE preparation for classes -55 hours
Total 55 hours
Reading and research - 44 hours
Essay preparation and writing - 30 hours
Preparation and writing of report - 30 hours
Preparation for tests - 80 hours
Total 184
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Formative assessments will feature throughout the module during the first semester to prepare and familiarise students for the main assessments (semester 2). This will include contributing to small group discussions, online quizzes and tests.Methods of assessment
Coursework
Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
In-course Assessment | 1 hour 45 minute in-course exam | 40.00 |
In-course MCQ | 1 hour in-course MCQ graded pass/fail | 0.00 |
Essay | 2,000 words | 30.00 |
Essay | 2,000 words | 30.00 |
Written Work | Homework Tasks Pass/Fail | 0.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 12/12/2018 10:48:53
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