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MDSA20010

Academic Year 2023/2024

Gastrointestinal Tract and Liver Biology (MDSA20010)

Subject:
Medicine Systems One
College:
Health & Agricultural Sciences
School:
Medicine
Level:
2 (Intermediate)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Assoc Professor Neil Gerard Docherty
Trimester:
Autumn
Mode of Delivery:
On Campus
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

This is a core module for the MB BCh BAO degree in medicine focussing on the normal anatomy and physiology of the digestive system. Consideration of the structural and functional basis of various gastrointestinal diseases is also included.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

Following successful completion of all elements in this module students should be able to demonstrate a solid understanding of the structure and function relationships underpinning the fundamental workings of the digestive system

Indicative Module Content:

Anatomy, physiology and histology of the digestive system

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Autonomous Student Learning

52
Lectures

24
Practical

12
Computer Aided Lab

12
Total

100

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
1) Lectures
2) Dissection based practicals
3) Computer aided learning practicals

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Recommendations:

This module will be easier to understand if you already have some basic knowledge of structure and function (muscles, blood vessels, nerves). The practical classes in this module include whole-body dissection and computer-based histology.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Incompatibles:
ANAT20160 - GI/GU Structure, MDSA20160 - GI/GU Structure, PHYS30090 - Digestion and Excretion


 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Continuous Assessment: A total of 3 CAL assessments will be completed as continuous assessment (1 formative and 2 summative) . Varies over the Trimester n/a Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No
10
 No
Continuous Assessment: Twenty question anatomy spotter MCQ based examination Week 11 n/a Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No
10
 No
Examination: A 50 question quiz assessing both anatomy and physiology with a balanced blend of question types (MCQ, fill in the blank, identify and order structures and processes). 1 hour End of Trimester Exam No Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No
80
 No

Carry forward of passed components
No
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring Yes - 1 Hour
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Online automated feedback

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Overall feedback will be provided via Brightspace. Requests for individualised feedback can be accommodated. Any student wishing to avail of this should arrange an appointment with the module coordinator.

Name Role
Ms Andrea Cradock Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Paul Crossey Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Eoin Cummins Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Assoc Professor Neil Gerard Docherty Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Ms Ciara Doyle Tutor
Professor James Jones Tutor
Dr Lucy McKenna Tutor
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