PHYS40190 Biochemistry Through the Ages

Academic Year 2021/2022

To enhance the understanding of clinical biochemistry and endocrine-related disease and their investigations at different stages of life including the neonatal and paediatric phase through to the later phases of life.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

Enhancing knowledge on the pathophysiological aspects of specific biochemical and endocrine related diseases at various stages of life, including Cystic Fibrosis and Multiple Myeloma. Students will attain an understanding of national screening programmes aimed at specific age groups including the Newborn Screening and Bowel Screening Programmes as well as techniques employed for sceening progammes and other specific diseases (e.g. mass spectrometric, electrophoretic).

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

100
Total

100
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lectures, case presentations, clinical guideline and literature review, and self-directed learning. 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Examination: This will be an exam in the form of MCQs and SAQs. 1 hour End of Trimester Exam No Graded No

70
Continuous Assessment: Assignment Unspecified n/a Graded No

30

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
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

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

General feedback is provided to students as a group. Individual MCQ feedback is not provided.