PHYS40210 Clin Biochem Disease Pathogens

Academic Year 2021/2022

This module focuses on biochemical and physiological processes involved in diseases of major organs. Introduction to kidney, liver, cardiac, cancer and lipid disorders. The module presents biomarkers associated with the diagnosis, monitoring, prevention and treatment of diseases. Emergencies in clinical biochemistry will be investigated. There will be many cases presentations.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

Develop a knowledge and understanding of the importance of biochemical diagnoses in AKI, liver disease, AMI and dyslipidaemias. Demonstrate a knowledge of sensitivity and specificity of biochemical diagnoses in illnesses. Become proficient in knowledge of patient sample types and biochemical calculations.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

36
Practical

15
Autonomous Student Learning

99
Total

150
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lectures, clinical 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
Continuous Assessment: The continuous assessment will involve application of knowledge to a clinical based problem. Throughout the Trimester n/a Graded No

30
Examination: Assessment of this module will be a 1-hour examination where the student will have 1 essay question (1 of 2), 10 MCQs and 2 SAQs 1 hour End of Trimester Exam No Graded No

70

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.