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2013/14 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

MEDI1217 Core Body Systems

Module manager: Dr Rashida Anwar
Email: r.anwar@leeds.ac.uk

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

Year running 2013/14

Pre-requisite qualifications

Compulsory strand of MBChB programme- all students study CBS on entry to the programme

Co-requisites

MEDI1203	Nutrition and Energy
MEDI1204	Individuals and Populations
MEDI1213	Research, Evaluation and Special Studies 1
MEDI1214	Innovation, Development, Enterprise, Leadership and Safety 1
MEDI1215	Campus to Clinic 1
MEDI1216	Introduction to Medical Sciences

Module replaces

Transport Systems

This module is not approved as an Elective

Module summary

Core Body Systems is a ten week course that runs during the 2nd term of 1st year. It will provide a robust grounding in three core systems central to the maintenance of life. The structure and function of the respiratory, cardiovascular and genito-urinary systems will be considered in health and normality and with regard to their interface with disease. The clinical relevance of fundamental scientific principles will be highlighted, to ensure that students appreciate the importance of these to understanding human disease processes. Lectures will provide a foundation for learning, with small group tutorials to enable students to develop understanding. These will be supplemented by web based learning. The study guide will indicate online resources and practice tests which students will be encouraged to use to self monitor progress.

Objectives

By the end of the unit the student will be able to:
1. Identify the main features of the gross anatomy of the human cardiovascular, respiratory and genito-urinary systems.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the normal function of the cardiovascular, respiratory and genitor-urinary systems.
3. Explain the embryology of the heart, and describe the changes in the heart, circulation and lungs which take place at birth.
4. Explain the scientific bases for common cardiovascular, respiratory and renal disease presentations.
5. Explain the fundamental principles underlying investigative techniques used for diagnosis of common cardiovascular, respiratory and renal diseases.
6. Explain the mode of action from first principles of drugs used in the management of common cardiovascular, respiratory and renal disorders.

Learning outcomes
By the end of the unit students will be able to identify:
1. The gross anatomy of the human cardiovascular, respiratory and genito-urinary and renal systems.
2. The normal function of the cardiovascular, respiratory, genito-urinary and renal systems.
3. The principles of the embryology of the heart.
4. The changes in the heart, circulation and lungs which take place at birth.
5. The scientific bases for common cardiovascular, respiratory and renal disease presentations.
6. The fundamental principles underlying investigative techniques used for diagnosis of common cardiovascular diseases.
7. The fundamental principles underlying investigative techniques used for diagnosis of respiratory diseases.
8. The fundamental principles underlying investigative techniques used for diagnosis of renal diseases.
9. The mode of action from first principles of drugs used in the management of common cardiovascular, respiratory and renal disorders.

Skills outcomes
Application of scientific principles to medical practice as appropriate
(i) Practising the measurement of relevant parameters e.g. pulse, blood pressure, electrocardiogram, respiratory function test, urine testing, etc.
(ii) Developing awareness of relevant clinical investigations and systems monitoring.

Application of anatomical dissection techniques.

Syllabus

Cardiovascular System
- Normal structure and function: gross anatomy of the cardiovascular system, cardiac muscle function, the cardiac cycle, nervous input to the heart, mechanics of blood flow, circulatory routes, arteries, veins and microcirculation. Transport functions, red cell & platelet function, haemostasis & fibrinolysis. Blood pressure, normal alterations (orthostasis and exercise) and control mechanisms.
- Development of the heart, foetal circulation and circulation in the neonate.
- Basic principles of clinical diagnosis and treatment of common disorders - heart failure, stroke, disorders of rhythm, myocardial ischaemia, peripheral vascular disease.
- Pharmacology of the cardiovascular system.

Respiratory System
- Normal structure and function: gross anatomy of the lungs and airways, pulmonary circulation, mechanics of breathing, principles of gas exchange, oxygen & carbon dioxide transport, acid-base balance, neural control of breathing.
- Early lung development and respiratory system changes at birth.
- Basic principles of clinical diagnosis and treatment of common disorders - respiratory failure, asthma and other chronic obstructive airway disease, pneumonia, lung cancer.
- Pharmacology of the respiratory system.

Renal system
- Normal structure and function: gross anatomy of the kidneys and genitor-urinary system, structure of the nephron, renal function - glomerular filtration and production of urine. Renal control of fluid balance, sodium balance, potassium balance, acid-base balance, diuretics. The urinary tract and control of micturation.
- Basic principles of clinical diagnosis and treatment of common disorders - renal failure, hypertension, renal with respiratory disease.
- Pharmacology of the renal system.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
On-line Learning	6	2.00	12.00
Class tests, exams and assessment	3	2.00	6.00
Group learning	8	3.00	24.00
Lecture	33	1.00	33.00
Practical	3	2.00	6.00
Tutorial	8	3.00	24.00
Private study hours			45.00
Total Contact hours			105.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			150.00

Private study

Private study and independent learning will allow students to reflect upon and apply the information and knowledge from the themes that they have discussed and explored in the group sessions and seminars they have attended. Weekly directed independent study with regular on-line test (quizzes) will be set.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Students will be required to document progress through the electronic portfolio. The portfolio will incorporate access to monitoring and tracking of students' progress towards the intended learning outcomes as well as a personal developmental progress log (shared with other ICUs and strands in the MBChB programme. Monitoring of progress in this strand will be follow the student support model (with local monitoring and feedback from (clinical) teachers and regular meetings with tutors and groups to look at overall progress periodically within Core Body Systems and a review of student progression via examination boards and the Student Progress committee, incorporating academic and personal tutoring mechanisms.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Practical	SPOT test. Non-graded Pass required	0.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		0.00

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

Exams

Exam type	Exam duration	% of formal assessment
Exam with advance information on questions	3 hr 00 mins	0.00
Total percentage (Assessment Exams)		0.00

Graded pass required. - Assessment for learning tools (online quizzes etc) - Regular revision tests as part of group tutorials - SPOT test in course exam non-graded pass required - For progression graded pass in the Year 1 Integrated Written Exam is required with at least three elements giving an indication of competence - to be decided within the ICU

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 07/05/2014

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