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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

LLLC0144Data 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 typeNumberLength hoursStudent hours
Workshop55.0025.00
Seminar123.0036.00
Independent online learning hours55.00
Private study hours184.00
Total Contact hours61.00
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 typeNotes% of formal assessment
In-course Assessment1 hour 45 minute in-course exam40.00
In-course MCQ1 hour in-course MCQ graded pass/fail0.00
Essay2,000 words30.00
Essay2,000 words30.00
Written WorkHomework Tasks Pass/Fail0.00
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 website

Last updated: 12/12/2018 10:48:53

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