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2024/25 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

LLLC0153 Human Biology

20 creditsClass Size: 30

Module manager: Marie Suggitt
Email: m.suggitt@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2024/25

Pre-requisite qualifications

English GCSE grade 4 or above

Math GCSE grade 4 or above

Pre-requisites

LLLC0207Information and Data Literacy Skills

Module replaces

Human Biology LLLC0149

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Module summary

This module provides an introduction to human biology to support healthcare students in their transition into year 1 (level 1) of a range of healthcare degree, for example - Adult nursing, Child Nursing, Midwifery, Mental Health Nursing & Dental Hygiene.

Objectives

To explore how the human body works including; different molecules and cell formation, tissue production, how the main organs and systems of the human body function.

Learning outcomes
On completion of this module, you will be able to;

1. Recognise the main components of the cell and cell membrane and describe their function.

2. Demonstrate an understanding key biochemical molecule (DNA, Carbohydrates and Proteins).

3. Demonstrate an understanding of the Circulatory, Respiratory, and Digestive system.

4. Demonstrate an understanding of Homeostasis, the Nervous and Reproductive system.

5. Explore a non-communicable disease, it’s etiology and therapeutic interventions.

Skills outcomes
Analytical skills

Creative problem solving

Independent working

Planning & organisation

Research skills

Time management


Syllabus

Your will be supported to develop an understanding of how the human body works by exploring systems in the body including: the digestive system, the nervous system, the respiratory and circulatory systems. You will also examine human reproduction.

There will also be an opportunity to explore a human disease and the treatment options available.

Teaching methods

Delivery typeNumberLength hoursStudent hours
Supervision21.002.00
Meetings33.009.00
Lectures113.0033.00
seminars55.0025.00
Practicals23.006.00
Independent online learning hours55.00
Private study hours70.00
Total Contact hours75.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)200.00

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Students will also be expected to engage in private study including assignment preparation, research, completion of ‘mock’ exams, and reading of core texts. This will include weekly independent homework tasks, which will incorporate formative self-assessment. Each task will constitute a key component of one of the module assignments, whilst the group revision and study group meetings will focus purely on final exam revision and preparation.

Students can submit a first draft of their case study for Tutor feedback and development guidance.

Methods of assessment


Coursework
Assessment typeNotes% of formal assessment
Case Study2,000 words (including a bibliography)75.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)75.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated


Exams
Exam typeExam duration% of formal assessment
Online Time-Limited assessment1 hr 30 mins25.00
Total percentage (Assessment Exams)25.00

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: 29/04/2024 16:16:09

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