2022/23 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
LLLC1400 Biological Knowledge for Assistant Practitioners 1
30 creditsClass Size: 30
Module manager: Amy Cilia La Corte
Email: a.l.cilialacorte@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: 1 Feb to 31 Jan (12mth) View Timetable
Year running 2022/23
This module is not approved as a discovery module
Objectives
The module will provide students with opportunities to develop:-understanding of core biological functions underpinning health
-appreciation of the impact and influence of lifestyle and environment on health
-ability to apply biological knowledge in the context of a patient-centred approach and problem-based learning activities.
Learning outcomes
Understanding the concept of human health and anatomy & physiology as it relates to:
-Homeostasis
-Maintenance and disruption
-Impacts and influences of lifestyle/environment/genetics on health and well being
Syllabus
-Introduction to the concepts of health and well being and principles of intervention
-Cells as functional units of life
-Introduction to negative feedback mechanisms drawing upon clinical examples
-Infection and immunity
-Genetics and inheritance
-Maturity and aging processes
-Basic anatomy and physiology
-Lifestyle choices
-Body systems: cardiovascular, digestive, endocrine, immune/lymphatic, musculoskeletal, nervous, reproductive, respiratory
Teaching methods
Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
Lecture | 44 | 1.00 | 44.00 |
Practical | 6 | 3.00 | 18.00 |
Seminar | 20 | 3.00 | 60.00 |
Independent online learning hours | 33.00 | ||
Private study hours | 145.00 | ||
Total Contact hours | 122.00 | ||
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 300.00 |
Private study
The modules on this programme are delivered by block teaching which distributes the teaching over a number of days/weeks using a combination of Lectures, Seminars, Workshops and Tutorials.Independent on-line learning:
Using VLE resources 33
Private study:
Reading 45
Set work between classes 50
Assignment preparation and revision for examinations 50
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Seminars and practicals will provide opportunity for regular monitoring of students’ progress. This will also be informed by quizzes and other examples of formative assessment that will be used to check student’s engagement with work set in between teaching sessions.Methods of assessment
Coursework
Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
Written Work | Attendance and written lab report | 20.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 20.00 |
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 00 mins | 30.00 |
Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 1 hr 30 mins | 50.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 80.00 |
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: 09/05/2022 16:33:43
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