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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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| Module Title | |||
| Pathophysiology and Diagnosis | |||
| Reference | HS3133 | Version | 1 |
| Created | March 2018 | SCQF Level | SCQF 9 |
| Approved | July 2018 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | ECTS Points | 7.5 | |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To provide students with a detailed, integrated and applied knowledge and understanding of pathophysiology of disease and its diagnosis. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Discuss the aetiology and pathophysiology of selected diseases. |
| 2 | Discuss the clinical investigation of selected diseases. |
| 3 | Evaluate and interpret relevant biochemical and medical data for selected diseases. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| There will be a focus on topics where there is a nutritional aetiology or where nutritional or diet therapy has a role. Introduction to systems disease; overview of pathology, monitoring and diagnostic strategies. Aetiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment of selected genetic, and systems diseases (including, but not limited to, gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, neurological, endocrine and immune), and cancer. |
| Module Delivery |
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| Theoretical material is delivered by lectures/tutorial, supported by web based materials. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 36 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 114 | 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 | |||||
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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 |
| Description: | Case study based written coursework | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| Component 1 (Coursework) comprises 100% of the module grade. To pass the module, a D grade is required. | |
| 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 | Successful completion of Stage 1, or equivalent. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | SHAMLEY, D., 2005. Pathophysiology. An essential text for Allied Health Professionals. Philadelphia. Elsevier. |
| 2 | DAMJANOV, I., 2011. Pathology for the Health Professions, 5th edition Elsiver. |