2023/24 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

ARCS1106 Cardiovascular Science

20 creditsClass Size: 35

Module manager: Rebecca Presland
Email: R.J.Presland@leeds.ac.uk

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

Year running 2023/24

Pre-requisite qualifications

Entry criteria for BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Cardiac Physiology) programme

Module replaces

HECS1106

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Module summary

The module as a whole will give the students a foundation in the underpinning principles of Cardiology and Vascular Sciences. Students will develop the knowledge required to apply to practice.

Objectives

To introduce the basic fundamentals of clinical Cardiovascular Science

Learning outcomes
On completion of this module students will:

1. Develop an understanding of the breadth of the application of science associated with Cardiovascular Sciences.

2. Describe the role of Cardiology and vascular science in relevant patient pathways

3. Develop broad basis and clinical sciences knowledge and apply that knowledge with respect to cardiology and vascular science.

4. Explain the basic principles underpinning the routine investigations and procedures carried out in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular diseases

Skills outcomes
Fundamental knowledge to apply to cardiovascular practice.

Syllabus

Anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology applied to cardiovascular sciences including

- Cardiac and vascular system
- Pathophysiology of key body systems related to cardiovascular physiological science

Introduction to Cardiac Physiology

- Investigations and procedures carried out in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiac disease
- Characteristics of instrumentation and recording equipment, evaluation of their application
- Control of the circulation
- Cardiac embryology and fetal heart development
- Atherosclerosis and its relationship with cardiovascular disease
- Heart failure and its effect on the cardiovascular and other body systems


Introduction to Vascular Science

- Investigations and procedures carried out in the diagnosis and treatment of vascular disease
- Characteristics of recording equipment and their evaluation
- Anatomy of the vasculature and blood flow
- Diseases of the vascular system
- Ultrasound and physiological measurement systems in the evaluation of the vascular system
- Common abbreviations and units

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Lecture	8	2.00	16.00
Practical	1	2.00	2.00
Tutorial	1	2.00	2.00
Independent online learning hours			20.00
Private study hours			160.00
Total Contact hours			20.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			200.00

Private study

Students will require private study throughout the module. During independent online working students will be required to utilise online resources, complete questions and their learning will be consolidated in subsequent contact sessions. During private study students will be encouraged to access and utilise original research and other scholarly articles in order to support learning and prepare for summative assessments.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Progress will be monitored through formative processes which include the workbook, VLE discussion boards, and interactive class tests as previously outline.
The students will be provided with a workbook during week 1, on a weekly basis they will be required to complete relevant ECG interpretation tasks, which will be discussed and reviewed during the following weeks lecture. This will enable students to self- identify the need for additional support at an early stage.

Methods of assessment

Exams

Exam type	Exam duration	% of formal assessment
Unseen exam	3 hr	100.00
Total percentage (Assessment Exams)		100.00

The examination will be in the form of a 3-hour unseen, online examination. The examination will be open for 24-hours with a 3-hour time limit. PSRB approval will be required. Examination pass mark for this level 1 module is 40, if this is not achieved the student will be offered further attempts in line with School policy. Re-sit will occur within the August assessment period to allow completion prior to progression point.

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 17/08/2023

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