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Curricular information is subject to change
On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
A) Biomedical/Social Knowledge:
- Know the regional anatomy of the head, neck and vertebral column
- Understand the anatomical relations of the structures that comprise the region
- Describe the anatomical and pathophysiological principles underlying key, commonly encountered disabilities
- Describe the issues associated with having a disability
- Understand key concepts in disability and equality legislation
B) Clinical Assessment/Personal and Professional Development:
- Critically evaluate a clinical case
- Apply knowledge of the anatomy of the region to clinical cases
- Describe case history and findings upon examination and research
- Demonstrate an ability to work as a team through a group project
- Develop critical thinking and self-directed learning skills
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 23 |
Practical | 4 |
Specified Learning Activities | 15 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 64 |
Placement/Work Experience | 4 |
Total | 110 |
As there is a strong clinical component, this module is only available to medical students
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Assignment: Case study | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 20 |
Examination: Exit examination (MCQ and/or SAQ format) | 1 hour End of Trimester Exam | No | Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 80 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
---|---|
Summer | Yes - 1 Hour |
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Peer review activities
• Self-assessment activities
Upon completion of the group assignment , students will receive feedback from examiners. Students will also participate in peer-assessment as well as self-assessment activities for the assignment component and will provide written feedback.
Name | Role |
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Professor Áine Carroll | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Assoc Professor Christine Linehan | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Mark Pickering | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Thomas Campbell | Tutor |
Professor James Jones | Tutor |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 21 | Mon 08:00 - 08:50 |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 21, 23, 24, 25, 26, 30 | Mon 16:00 - 16:50 |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 30, 31, 32, 33 | Thurs 10:00 - 10:50 |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 20 | Thurs 11:00 - 11:50 |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 30 | Thurs 13:00 - 13:50 |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 20, 21 | Tues 08:00 - 08:50 |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 31 | Tues 10:00 - 10:50 |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 20, 22, 31, 32, 33 | Wed 08:00 - 08:50 |
Practical | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 21, 26 | Mon 09:00 - 10:50 |
Practical | Offering 2 | Week(s) - 21, 26 | Mon 09:00 - 10:50 |
Practical | Offering 3 | Week(s) - 20, 25 | Mon 09:00 - 10:50 |
Practical | Offering 4 | Week(s) - 20, 25 | Mon 09:00 - 10:50 |
Field Trip | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 23 | Mon 08:00 - 10:50 |
Field Trip | Offering 2 | Week(s) - 24 | Mon 08:00 - 10:50 |
Field Trip | Offering 3 | Week(s) - 27 | Mon 08:00 - 10:50 |
Field Trip | Offering 4 | Week(s) - 27 | Thurs 08:00 - 10:50 |
Field Trip | Offering 5 | Week(s) - 28 | Wed 14:00 - 16:50 |
Field Trip | Offering 6 | Week(s) - 31 | Mon 08:00 - 10:50 |
Field Trip | Offering 7 | Week(s) - 31 | Tues 08:00 - 10:50 |