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2019/20 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue

MECH5205M Structure and Function of the Body

15 creditsClass Size: 20

Module manager: Dr Sophie Williams
Email: S.D.Williams@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable

Year running 2019/20

Pre-requisite qualifications

Not available to students from a Medical or Biological Sciences background

This module is mutually exclusive with

MECH3200Structure and Function of the Body

This module is not approved as an Elective

Objectives

On completion of this module, students should be able to:
- describe and locate anatomical positions and directional terms, planes, sections and cavities
- demonstrate an awareness of the layers of structural organisation in the human body and relate this to function
- describe the gross anatomy and physiology of whole body systems (including the Musculoskeletal, nervous, cardiovascular, renal, respiratory, and gastrointestinal systems), and relate this to function
- suggest common histological techniques and recognise the structure of common tissue

Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this module, students will have engaged in independent learning and be able to:
1. Use appropriate terminology to describe anatomical positions, movements, planes, sections and cavities
2. Discuss layers of structural organisation of the human body, and have a detailed understanding of how this relates to function
3. Describe whole body systems (including the musculoskeletal, nervous, cardiovascular, renal, respiratory, and gastrointestinal systems) in terms of anatomy and physiology and relate this to function
4. Discuss histological techniques that relate to common tissues and describe the structures observed and relate this to function
5. In a small group, apply the above and write an SOP (standard operating procedure) to characterise an organ system

Upon successful completion of this module the following UK-SPEC learning outcome descriptors are satisfied:
A comprehensive understanding of the relevant scientific principles of the specialisation (SM7M)
Understanding of concepts relevant to the discipline, some from outside engineering, and the ability to evaluate them critically and to apply them effectively, including in engineering projects (SM9M)
Ability both to apply appropriate engineering analysis methods for solving complex problems in engineering and to assess their limitations (EA6M)
Advanced level knowledge and understanding of a wide range of engineering materials and components (P12M)
Understanding of different roles within an engineering team and the ability to exercise initiative and personal responsibility, which may be as a team member or leader (P11m)
Apply their skills in problem solving, communication, information retrieval, working with others, and the effective use of general IT facilities (G1)
Exercise initiative and personal responsibility, which may be as a team member or leader (G4)


Syllabus

Using on-line learning resources, with 3D graphics, interactive tools and online learning quiz’s, students will be encouraged to learn independently in the following areas:
- Directional terms, plans, sections and cavities of the human body will be described
- An overview of a body plan and organisation
- Gross anatomy and physiology of the major systems will be outlined
- Tissue structures will be considered at a macro- and micro-scale

In small groups students will then take part in a practical session where they will dissect and characterise an organ system, they will need to describe this in a detailed SOP (standard operating procedure).

Individually students will complete an assignment demonstrating their understanding of the relationship between structure and function of different systems.

Teaching methods

Delivery typeNumberLength hoursStudent hours
On-line Learning164.0064.00
Practical13.003.00
Tutorial61.006.00
Private study hours77.00
Total Contact hours73.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)150.00

Private study

Students will use directed online resources (e.g. Anatomy and Physiology, Primal pictures) and will be guided on modules to study. On-line quizzes and short answer questions will be set up on the VLE for students to submit at regular intervals to enable monitoring of engagement and performance.

Private study relates to the compilation of a group report relating to the practical session and preparation of an individual assignment considering the structure and function relationships in anatomy and physiology.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Monitoring of completion of guided study package material, via on-line quizzes and short answer questions.

Methods of assessment


Coursework
Assessment typeNotes% of formal assessment
AssignmentGuided study package quiz scores40.00
AssignmentIndividual assignment30.00
AssignmentGroup assignment30.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)100.00

Resit coursework offered.

Reading list

There is no reading list for this module

Last updated: 08/10/2019

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