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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Biological Foundations | |||
| Reference | HS1128 | Version | 3 |
| Created | April 2023 | SCQF Level | SCQF 7 |
| Approved | July 2018 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | June 2023 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To provide students with an understanding of the structure and function of the body at cellular, tissue and organ levels; and an understanding of Mendelian genetics. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Demonstrate knowledge of the basic structures, functions and growth characteristics of cells. |
| 2 | Demonstrate knowledge of the structure and function of the four principal tissue types. |
| 3 | Use appropriate anatomical terminology to describe the structures and compartments of the human body and their spatial orientation. |
| 4 | Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of genetics and human heredity. |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| Prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, membrane structure and membrane transport mechanisms, structure and function of the nucleus, ribosomes, endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi Body, lysosomes, mitochondria and chloroplasts. Mitosis and meiosis. Structure and function of epithelial, connective, nervous and muscle tissue. Anatomical terminology. Anatomical locations of the main organs. Mendel's Laws, inheritance, genotype, phenotype, dominance, sex determination, sex-linkage, variation. |
| Module Delivery |
|---|
| Blended delivery comprising on campus and online learning and engagement. This will include Workshops, Tutorials, Seminars, Keynote Lectures, Digital Learning Resources |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 35 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 115 | N/A |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | N/A |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Examination | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| Description: | Online exam | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| Component 1 (examination) comprises 100% of the module grade. A minimum of Grade D is required to pass the module. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | A |
| B | B |
| C | C |
| D | D |
| E | E |
| F | F |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | None, in addition to course entry requirements. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | GOODMAN, S. 2021. Goodman’s Medical Cell Biology. London: Academic Press. |
| 2 | KAR, D. and SARKAR, S., eds., 2022. Genetics Fundamentals Notes. Singapore: Springer. |
| 3 | WAUGH, A. and GRANT, A., 2023. Anatomy and Physiology in Health and Illness. United Kingdom: Elsevier. |