MDSA20200 Respiratory Biology

Academic Year 2022/2023

This module provides the basic anatomical, biochemical, histological and physiological knowledge required to appreciate the normal function of this organ system. It also demonstrates how abnormalities that occur in disease impair the functions of the respiratory system and lead to illness in individuals. The module forms part of the core curriculum of the MB BCh BAO Medicine degree.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this module students should be able to:Describe the structure of the healthy human respiratory system and illustrate the microscopic structure of the conducting airways and gas-exchanging regions of the lungs.Describe the basic anatomical, biochemical and physiological principles underlying normal respiratory system function.Give an account of how disease processes disturb the normal function of the respiratory system and describe how such disturbances can be detected and used to diagnose the underlying disease.Interpret pulmonary function test data. Identify abnormal respiratory parameters. Link abnormal test values to categories of respiratory disorders.
Formative online assessments will be provided for constant feedback on performance and understanding

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

23
Tutorial

2
Practical

3
Computer Aided Lab

1
Laboratories

1
Specified Learning Activities

2
Autonomous Student Learning

88
Total

120
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lectures, tutorials, dissections, practicals 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Incompatibles:
ANAT20070 - Anatomy of the Thorax, MDSA10220 - Structure of the Thorax, MDSA20150 - Cardiorespiratory Physiology, PHYS20030 - Organ and Systems Physiology, PHYS20150 - Cardiorespiratory Physiology, PHYS30020 - Respiratory Physiology, VET10110 - Vet Cardio & Resp Funct

Equivalents:
Respiratory Biology (MDSA10100)


 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Examination: Physiology Component 1(SAQ) 2 hour End of Trimester Exam No Standard conversion grade scale 40% No

20
Examination: Physiology Component 2 (Essay) 2 hour End of Trimester Exam No Graded No

25
Examination: Physiology Component 3 (Essay) 2 hour End of Trimester Exam No Graded No

25
Examination: Anatomy SAQ Exam 2 hour End of Trimester Exam No Standard conversion grade scale 40% No

30

Carry forward of passed components
No
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Autumn Yes - 2 Hour
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Feedback will be available at the request of the student following publication of final grades

Name Role
Dr Julie Freeman Tutor
Professor James Jones Tutor