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On completion of this module students should be able to:- Demonstrate an understanding of the physiological mechanisms of respiration and respiratory control.- Explain co-ordinated responses of the respiratory system to changes in arterial blood gases and pH.- Explain the respiratory changes observed in response to chronic hypoxia.- Describe the respiratory control system in response to changes in oxygen supply and demand.- Understand how Pulmonary Function can be clinically assessed.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 20 |
Tutorial | 14 |
Practical | 2 |
Specified Learning Activities | 20 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 64 |
Total | 120 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Examination: Compulsory Question | 2 hour End of Trimester Exam | No | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 26 |
Examination: Choice Question | 2 hour End of Trimester Exam | No | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 27 |
Examination: Choice Question 2 | 2 hour End of Trimester Exam | No | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 27 |
Presentation: Presentation | Varies over the Trimester | n/a | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 20 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Autumn | Yes - 2 Hour |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
Feedback will be available at the request of the student following publication of final grades
Name | Role |
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Dr Claire Robinson | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Julie Freeman | Tutor |
Professor Paul McLoughlin | Tutor |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 | Mon 09:00 - 09:50 |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 | Thurs 14:00 - 14:50 |
Computer Aided Lab | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 20 | Wed 15:00 - 16:50 |
Computer Aided Lab | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 21 | Wed 15:00 - 16:50 |
Tutorial | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 22, 23 | Wed 15:00 - 16:50 |
Tutorial | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 | Wed 15:00 - 16:50 |