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MDSA20200

Academic Year 2023/2024

Respiratory Biology (MDSA20200)

Subject:
Medicine Systems One
College:
Health & Agricultural Sciences
School:
Medicine
Level:
2 (Intermediate)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Dr Claire Robinson
Trimester:
Spring
Mode of Delivery:
On Campus
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

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.

About this Module

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
Specified Learning Activities

2
Autonomous Student Learning

88
Lectures

23
Tutorial

2
Practical

3
Computer Aided Lab

1
Laboratories

1
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 In Module Component Repeat Offered
Examination: Physiology Component 3 (Essay) 2 hour End of Trimester Exam No Graded No
25
 No
Examination: Physiology Component 2 (Essay) 2 hour End of Trimester Exam No Graded No
25
 No
Examination: Anatomy SAQ Exam 2 hour End of Trimester Exam No Standard conversion grade scale 40% No
30
 No
Examination: Physiology Component 1(SAQ) 2 hour End of Trimester Exam No Standard conversion grade scale 40% No
20
 No

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
Arman Rahman Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Arman Rahman Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Jayne Carberry Tutor
Dr Julie Freeman Tutor
Professor James Jones Tutor
Dr Lucy McKenna Tutor
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