2023/24 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

MEDI0100 Foundational Life Sciences

40 creditsClass Size: 46

Module manager: Dr Darren Newton
Email: N.J.Newton@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2023/24

Pre-requisite qualifications

Gateway to Medicine Programme entry requirements

Module replaces

N/A

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Module summary

The module will provide foundational knowledge on the medical sciences which underpin the maintenance of health and the prevention of diseases. The main purpose of the module is to provide learners with the knowledge, understanding and skills underpinning key scientific principles required to progress to undergraduate medicine.The module will cover the structure and function of human cells, tissues and organs and provide an introduction to body systems in health and illness.

Objectives

On completion of this module, students should be able to develop knowledge, understanding and application of human physiology and anatomy in relation to health at the cellular, tissue and organ levels.

Learning outcomes
1. Describe the structure and function of human cells and subcellular components
2. Explain transport systems across cell membranes
3. Explain how cells process genetic information
4. Describe the outline structure of organs systems:
endocrine, nervous system, musculoskeletal system, digestive system, cardiovascular system, respiratory system, immune system, the renal system and role of homeostasis
5. Explain the role of pathogens (viruses, bacteria, protozoa, fungi, worms and prions) in health and disease
6. Describe how non-infectious conditions affect body systems (allergies, auto-immune disease, inherited conditions, and genetic conditions).
7. Perform basic quantitative analysis in relation to biological systems including numerical calculations interpreting graphs and basic statistical analysis.

Skills outcomes
A basic ability to apply scientific principles to health and disease.

Application of numeracy to healthcare practice.

Syllabus

Structure and function of human cells
Transport systems at cellular level
DNA mechanisms
Organ systems
Homeostasis
Role of pathogens in health and disease
Non-infectious diseases
Numeracy skills applied to biological data

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Group learning	2	2.00	40.00
Lecture	10	1.00	10.00
Lecture	20	2.00	40.00
Tutorial	20	3.00	60.00
Independent online learning hours			50.00
Private study hours			200.00
Total Contact hours			150.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			400.00

Private study

Revision and consolidation of lecture material, preparation for group work, preparation for formative assessment, independent project work.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Individual feedback will be given following the formative assessment in Semester 1. Student will submit a draft report and will receive individual feedback before submission of the final report. Ongoing feedback will be given in response to class contributions.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Project	1,500 Report	30.00
In-course MCQ	Formative (1.5 hours)	0.00
Poster Presentation	Formativve	0.00
Poster Presentation	Summative	20.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		50.00

Compensation between components will be allowed.

Exams

Exam type	Exam duration	% of formal assessment
Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) (S1)	2 hr	50.00
Total percentage (Assessment Exams)		50.00

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

Reading list

There is no reading list for this module

Last updated: 06/11/2023

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