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Biomedical Knowledge: 1. Know the regional anatomy of the head, neck and vertebral column. 2. Understand the anatomical relations of the structures that comprise the region.
Clinical Knowledge: 1. Apply knowledge of the anatomy of the region to clinical situations. 2. Relate physical structure to diagnostic and biological images.
Personal and Professional Development: 1. Awareness of professional behaviour and communication in a sensitive environment working with human remains. 2. Peer interaction, peer evaluation and team learning approaches and skills. 3. Capacity for critical thinking and self-directed (autonomous) learning.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 21 |
Practical | 6 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 98 |
Total | 125 |
This module may not be taken by medical students as the learning outcomes are already found within core modules of the undergraduate and graduate entry medical programmes.
Learning Recommendations:An understanding of human anatomy terminology would be helpful but not essential.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Exam (In-person): Exit Exam: MCQ exam based on content covered in the lectures and practicals and recommended reading associated with the module. |
n/a | Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 75 |
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Exam (In-person): Continuous Assessment Component: Summative Assessment - Questions based on relevant anatomy covered in the lectures and practicals to date. Timing may vary over the semester. |
n/a | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 25 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Autumn | Yes - 1 Hour |
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Peer review activities
• Self-assessment activities
Upon completion of the continuous assessment, students will receive feedback from examiners
Name | Role |
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Dr Dearbhaile Dooley | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Ms Laura Gorman | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Ms Mary O'Mahoney | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Mr Jaka Potocnik | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Stephen Thorpe | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Professor James Jones | Tutor |