2017/18 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
BMSC2225 Physiology of Absorption and Excretion
10 creditsClass Size: 150
Module manager: Dr David Marples
Email: phsddrm@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2017/18
Module replaces
BMSC2116This module is not approved as a discovery module
Objectives
Learning outcomes
On completion of this module, students should have a basic knowledge and understanding of the physiological mechanisms concerned with:
- gastrointestinal physiology including mechanisms of absorption, secretion and motility and the neuro-hormonal mechanisms controlling these functions;
- the mechanisms of renal solute and water handling underlying the maintenance of body fluid composition and volume and the mechanisms by which the pH of the body fluids is maintained (acid base physiology).
Syllabus
The syllabus covers the following topics:
- Anatomy of the GI tract
- Neural and hormonal regulation of GI tract function
- Motility and secretions of the GI tract and associated organs
- Mechanisms of digestion and absorption
- Anatomy of the kidney and urinary tract
- Glomerular filtration and its regulation
- Tubular processing of the filtrate to produce urine
- Role of the kidney in the homeostasis of salt and other solutes, water, and acid-base balance.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Practicals | 2 | 1.00 | 2.00 |
| Lecture | 19 | 1.00 | 19.00 |
| Private study hours | 79.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 21.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 100.00 | ||
Private study
57 hours - reading around lecture material (19 x 3 hours)6 hours - completing anatomy worksheets (2 x 3 hours)
6 hours - preparation for in-course test
10 hours - exam preparation
9 hours - independent online learning (3 x 3 hours)
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
- Worksheets related to web based tutorials, further reading and lecture material;- 1 x 2 hour examination consisting MCQ's and essays.
Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Essay | 40 minute essay under exam conditions | 30.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 30.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Exams
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
| Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 1 hr 30 mins | 70.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 70.00 | |
70% of formal assessment is made up of 40% on MCQs, 30% on renal essay
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 04/04/2017
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