Module Descriptors
BIOMEDICINE
BIOL60381
Key Facts
Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Sciences
Level 6
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Susan Bird
Email: S.J.Bird@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 24
Independent Study Hours: 126
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- ASSIGNMENT weighted at 30%
- EXAMINATION - UNSEEN IN EXAMINATION CONDITIONS weighted at 70%
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
In this module you will study the following topics;
? the major multifactorial human diseases (i.e. those with complex mixed ranges of combined genetic and environmental causation) such as asthma, diabetes mellitus, autoimmune diseases and atherosclerosis, to include aetiology, pathogenesis, presentation , diagnosis and treatment, and to include the role of free radicals therein;
? non-metabolic human inborn error disorders such as errors in transporter, receptor and structural proteins, haemoglobinopathies, amyloidoses;
? the use of biochemical strategies in human disease treatments.
? the major multifactorial human diseases (i.e. those with complex mixed ranges of combined genetic and environmental causation) such as asthma, diabetes mellitus, autoimmune diseases and atherosclerosis, to include aetiology, pathogenesis, presentation , diagnosis and treatment, and to include the role of free radicals therein;
? non-metabolic human inborn error disorders such as errors in transporter, receptor and structural proteins, haemoglobinopathies, amyloidoses;
? the use of biochemical strategies in human disease treatments.
Module Learning Strategies
Lectures will focus on key aspects relating to the subject area that are fundamental to further independent study. Contact time will also be used to direct formative tasks to guide independent study and to prepare for module assessments.
Module Additional Assessment Details
Students will be required to complete 2 pieces of summative assessment.
30% an article in the style and format of that found in the New Scientist on the aetiology, pathogenesis, presentation, diagnosis and
treatment of a multi-factorial disease selected by the tutor at the start of the module to be submitted in week 8. (ca 2500 words) (ii)
70% 2-hour exam at the end of the module comprising a choice of two essay questions from four. (i)
Students will be provided with formative assessment and feedback via
Students can submit one draft copy of the article for formative feedback before submission of the assessed piece of work.
Specimen test exam questions will be provided to allow formative feedback to be given.
30% an article in the style and format of that found in the New Scientist on the aetiology, pathogenesis, presentation, diagnosis and
treatment of a multi-factorial disease selected by the tutor at the start of the module to be submitted in week 8. (ca 2500 words) (ii)
70% 2-hour exam at the end of the module comprising a choice of two essay questions from four. (i)
Students will be provided with formative assessment and feedback via
Students can submit one draft copy of the article for formative feedback before submission of the assessed piece of work.
Specimen test exam questions will be provided to allow formative feedback to be given.
Module Resources
Lecture room
Internet linked PC
Library
Internet linked PC
Library
Module Texts
Copies of papers and reviews for recommended reading will be made available in a LRC resource box.
D. L. Nelson & M. M. Cox (2008) Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry 5th Revised edition. W.H. Freeman & Co Ltd ISBN 9781429208925
There is a potential e-version of this book not yet avaiable in the UK ISBN 9781429212427 or on-line access ISBN 9781429223430
Halliwell B & Gutteridge J. M. C. (2007) Free Radicals in Biology and Medicine 4th revised edition. Oxford University Press ISBN 9780198568698
D. L. Nelson & M. M. Cox (2008) Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry 5th Revised edition. W.H. Freeman & Co Ltd ISBN 9781429208925
There is a potential e-version of this book not yet avaiable in the UK ISBN 9781429212427 or on-line access ISBN 9781429223430
Halliwell B & Gutteridge J. M. C. (2007) Free Radicals in Biology and Medicine 4th revised edition. Oxford University Press ISBN 9780198568698
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Level 2 metabolism, or Pathology Science or Clinical Biochem & Phsyiology Practical