Module Descriptors
BIOMEDICAL ANALYSIS
BIOL50533
Key Facts
School of Health, Science and Wellbeing
Level 5
15 credits
Contact
Leader: David Skingsley
Email: D.R.Skingsley@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 50
Independent Study Hours: 100
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- REPORT weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Study of SHS80400-1 or equivalent
Module Resources
Access to a Tutorial room with projection equipment for PC-enhanced delivery with suitable blackout.
Access to library, computers and books
Access to online resources in physiology and biochemistry linked to the texts
Access to the human system laboratory (S-529), and supported by equipment suitable for current understanding of clinical physiological and biochemical analysis.
Access to library, computers and books
Access to online resources in physiology and biochemistry linked to the texts
Access to the human system laboratory (S-529), and supported by equipment suitable for current understanding of clinical physiological and biochemical analysis.
Module Learning Strategies
A series of practical sessions that integrate theory and practice (48 hours) will be supplemented by a series of tutorials (2 hours contact per group) 4 x 30-minute sessions, attendance compulsory). There will be additional supporting material placed on the Q-Drive
Formative components: In order for the group to undertake an experiment of their choosing in week 12 the following formative signposts must occur
Materials and Methods (by week 4)
Ethics (by week 6)
Risk Assessment - PRA (by week 8)
Material Requisitions - PRF (by week 10)
Formative components: In order for the group to undertake an experiment of their choosing in week 12 the following formative signposts must occur
Materials and Methods (by week 4)
Ethics (by week 6)
Risk Assessment - PRA (by week 8)
Material Requisitions - PRF (by week 10)
Module Texts
Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry 4th edition, by Nelson & Cox, published by Freeman (2005)
Clinical Biochemistry 3rd edition, by Gaw, Cowan, O'Reilly, Stewart & Shepherd, published by Churchill Livingstone (2004)
Human Physiology 4th edition, by Silverthorn, published by Pearson (2006)
Fundamentals of Human Physiology and Anatomy 7th edition, by Martini published by Pearson (2006)
Clinical Biochemistry 3rd edition, by Gaw, Cowan, O'Reilly, Stewart & Shepherd, published by Churchill Livingstone (2004)
Human Physiology 4th edition, by Silverthorn, published by Pearson (2006)
Fundamentals of Human Physiology and Anatomy 7th edition, by Martini published by Pearson (2006)
Module Indicative Content
In order to integrate theory and practice the following themed events will occur. Each event pairs together a biochemical and physiological practical to develop an understanding of a clinical disease state. The diseases linked to the themes are for illustration and may vary. To usually include:
a. Lungs (Spirometry, Ig) - link to Asthma, COPD
b. Cardiovascular system (ECG, Heart biomarkers) Link to CVD
c. Digestive tract (Saliva, nutrition) Link to Crohn's Disease, IBD
d. Renal system (Diuresis, Hormones) Link to diabetes
e. Neuro-muscular (Kinaesthesia, Chromosomes) Link to Myasthenia Gravis
f. Blood (pressure and heart rate, cells) Link to hypertension
a. Lungs (Spirometry, Ig) - link to Asthma, COPD
b. Cardiovascular system (ECG, Heart biomarkers) Link to CVD
c. Digestive tract (Saliva, nutrition) Link to Crohn's Disease, IBD
d. Renal system (Diuresis, Hormones) Link to diabetes
e. Neuro-muscular (Kinaesthesia, Chromosomes) Link to Myasthenia Gravis
f. Blood (pressure and heart rate, cells) Link to hypertension
Module Additional Assessment Details
Individual report based on a group work experiment (3000 words max).
Assessment Practical - Group Size = max 6 students
Formative feedback on the report will be offered prior to final submission.
Assessment Practical - Group Size = max 6 students
Formative feedback on the report will be offered prior to final submission.