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2014/15 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
HECS3078 Pathophysiology
10 creditsClass Size: 60
Module manager: Paul Marshall
Email: P.Marshall@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: 1 Sep to 30 Jun View Timetable
Year running 2014/15
Pre-requisite qualifications
Normally satisfactory completion of the second year of the BSc (Hons) Radiography or equivalentCo-requisites
| HECS3198 | Radiography Diag Pattern Recog |
This module is not approved as a discovery module
Objectives
On successful completion of this module you will be able to:- Evaluate the pathological process in relation to normal body homeostatic processes
- Evaluate the aetiology and disease manifestation of specific diseases in the clinical setting
- Critically evaluate the pathophysiological implications and relate them to patient treatment and management.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this module the student will have gained knowledge of:
- The aetiology, pathogenesis and management implications of a selection of common diseases and conditions
- Specific cellular disruptions which underpin the development of selected diseases and conditions
- The impact of specific pathological processes on normal physiology
- Specific treatment approaches and clinical guidelines associated with the management of selected diseases and conditions.
Syllabus
Overview of basic body homeostasis; aetiology of disease; principles of pathological process. Clinical manifestation of diseases in relation to: bone diseases; neoplasms; cardiovascular diseases; respiratory diseases; genitor-urinary diseases; gastro-intestinal diseases. Management of patient's treatment in relation to pathology of specific body systems.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Lecture | 11 | 2.00 | 22.00 |
| Private study hours | 78.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 22.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 100.00 | ||
Private study
Students will be engaged in preparation before the lectures, reading, writing up notes and preparing for the assessment. Individual tutorials for academic supervision are included in the private study hours.Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Students will be monitored via personal tutorials and group discussion.Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Case Study | 5,000 word essay | 100.00 |
| 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: 14/07/2015
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