Module Descriptors
PATHOLOGY SCIENCE
BIOL50372
Key Facts
Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Sciences
Level 5
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Susan Bird
Email: S.J.Bird@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 20
Independent Study Hours: 130
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- CLASS-TEST weighted at 40%
- PORTFOLIO weighted at 60%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details
Students will be required to complete 2 pieces of summative assessment.
40% in class unseen test of multiple choice and short
answer questions (1.5 hours) (i, ii)
60% portfolio of evidence of completion of directed
tasks set within the module (i ? iv)
Students will be provided with formative assessment and feedback via
Specimen test questions will be provided to allow formative feedback to be given.
The portfolio will be presented for formative feedback during the course of the delivery of the module
40% in class unseen test of multiple choice and short
answer questions (1.5 hours) (i, ii)
60% portfolio of evidence of completion of directed
tasks set within the module (i ? iv)
Students will be provided with formative assessment and feedback via
Specimen test questions will be provided to allow formative feedback to be given.
The portfolio will be presented for formative feedback during the course of the delivery of the module
Module Resources
Lecture room
Internet linked PC
Library
Internet linked PC
Library
Module Texts
An appropriate text relating to transfusion science that is available at the time.
Cook (1998) Biomedical Sciences explained: Cellular Pathology Arnold
Pallister (1999) Biomedical Sciences explained: Haematology Arnold
Luxton (1999) Biomedical Sciences explained: Clinical Chemistry Arnold
Marshall (2000) Clinical Chemistry Mosby
Cook (1998) Biomedical Sciences explained: Cellular Pathology Arnold
Pallister (1999) Biomedical Sciences explained: Haematology Arnold
Luxton (1999) Biomedical Sciences explained: Clinical Chemistry Arnold
Marshall (2000) Clinical Chemistry Mosby
Module Indicative Content
Key disciplines in Biomedical Science other than microbiology and some immunology will be introduced and developed within this module. These disciplines are haematology, transfusion science, clinical chemistry and pathology/histology. Areas covered in other parts of the curriculum with specific material associated with these disciplines will be brought together to ensure that theory and practice for each is examined in a diagnostic capacity.
Formal study of each area will be made following a general introduction considering the normal versus diseased state and an appreciation of the importance of differentiating these (awareness of reference ranges, normal appearances). The importance of standard procedures and practice will be considered.
Relevance and practice for each will be covered via seminars delivered by specialist practitioners within the field, as a consequence the focus of the areas may change due to topical interest. Additional content will be provided via distance learning, appropriating suitable interactive web based activities
Formal study of each area will be made following a general introduction considering the normal versus diseased state and an appreciation of the importance of differentiating these (awareness of reference ranges, normal appearances). The importance of standard procedures and practice will be considered.
Relevance and practice for each will be covered via seminars delivered by specialist practitioners within the field, as a consequence the focus of the areas may change due to topical interest. Additional content will be provided via distance learning, appropriating suitable interactive web based activities
Module Learning Strategies
A series of formal lectures/seminars (14 hrs) where core material will be presented will be supported by directed learning, tutorial/workshops (4-6 hrs) and directed learning activities. The Independent Study time will be used to read around the topics and to prepare for the assignments.