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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Health Through The Lifespan | |||
| Reference | HS1130 | Version | 3 |
| Created | January 2022 | SCQF Level | SCQF 7 |
| Approved | August 2019 | SCQF Points | 30 |
| Amended | April 2022 | ECTS Points | 15 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To develop the student's understanding of basic anatomy and physiology throughout the lifespan and in relation to common health conditions | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Describe the structure and function of the major systems in the body. |
| 2 | Describe normal function throughout the lifespan. |
| 3 | Explain the impact of typical health conditions throughout the lifespan. |
| 4 | Identify the influence of social determinants of health and health inequalities on health through the lifespan. |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| Anatomy and physiology; cardiovascular system; nervous system; respiratory system; musculoskeletal system; bones and joints; Normal function, physical, psychological and social development; understanding of key health conditions; mental health; co-morbidities; social determinants of health, health inequalities, impact on human performance and function. |
| Module Delivery |
|---|
| Blended delivery comprising on campus and online learning and engagement. This will include – Workshops, Tutorials, Seminars and Digital Learning Resources. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | N/A | 24 |
| Non-Contact Hours | N/A | 276 |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | N/A | 300 |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
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| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| Description: | Case study | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
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| Explanatory Text | |
| Coursework | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | A |
| B | B |
| C | C |
| D | D |
| E | E |
| F | Fails to achieve the minimum requirements for an E |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | None. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | SIGELMAN, C.K. and RIDER, E.A., 2016. Life-span human development. 9th ed. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth Cengage Learning. |
| 2 | VANMETER, K., HUBERT, R.J. and GOULD, B.E., 2014. Gould's pathophysiology for the health professions. St. Louis, Missouri: Elsevier. |
| 3 | WAUGH, A. and GRANT, A., 2014. Ross and Wilson: Anatomy and physiology in illness and health. 12th ed. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone. |