NMHS10480

Learning Outcomes:

a) Describe the cellular and tissue organisation of the human body.
b) Explain the homeostatic processes that maintain the stability of the internal environment.
c) Interpret the neuroendocrine regulation of homeostasis.
d) Explain the structure and function of the cardiopulmonary system in maintaining healthy perfusion.
e) Describe how the body maintains fluid and electrolyte balance.
f) Describe the structure and function of the gastrointestinal system and outline the basic processes of
metabolism.

Indicative Module Content:

Concept 1 will discuss why the human body is the way it is. Content includes the chemical basis of life (atoms, subatomic particles, molecules, ions, pH etc); cell structure and function, tissues and organs. The skin will be presented as a tissue exemplar.
Concept 2 Homeostasis: will examine the role of the autonomic and endocrine system in maintaining homeostasis of key variables and use the stress response as an exemplar.
Concept 3 Perfusion: will examine factors affecting cardiac dynamics and the cardiovascular system. Both anatomy and physiology of CVS will be presented.
Concept 4 "Why do we breathe" will discuss the anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system and present a clinical scenario as an exemplar.
Concept 5 "Why do we need fluids" will discuss the importance of body water and composition and mechanism to maintain homeostasis. The role of the renal system and hormones will be presented and a fluid and electrolyte imbalance will be presented as an exemplar.
Concept 6 "Why do we need food" will discuss nutrition and macro and micro-nutrients. Anatomy and physiology of the GIT and cell metabolism will be presented. Glucose metabolism and diabetes will be presented as an exemplar.

Student Effort Hours:

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:

This module will utilise a variety of teaching and learning pedagogues. Live interactive sessions will be timetabled. Active participation in lectures is encouraged using student response systems during live sessions. Many live sessions will be flipped classroom style with students expected to come prepared for the class. Pre-readings and independent work will be required prior to the flipped sessions. In class group work is also included in face-to-face sessions. There will be opportunities for further face to face interaction in a small group when students visit the anatomy dissection lab over the course of the semester. In addition small group online clinical exemplars will be provided to promote application of material into clinical practice.

An ability to "Ask a Question" will be available in Brightspace where students can highlight areas they wish clarified further or any queries on the content. The continuous assessment uses smart technology and is student focused, suggesting further links to material you may be struggling with.

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.

Module Requisites and Incompatibles

Not applicable to this module.
 

Assessment Strategy

 

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?

While undertaking continuous assessment learning activities, feedback is automatically given after your response. After the online quiz, you will receive your grade for that component individually. After the end-of-term exam, you will receive your grade for that element.

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.