Module Descriptors
THE BIOLOGICAL BASIS OF HEALTH
XHFD40060
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 4
15 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 30
Independent Study Hours: 120
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- MULTI-CHOICE TEST weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Must be enrolled on Foundation degree in Healthcare or Integrated Care Practice and have access to a health care or integrated care placement
Module Texts
Colbert, B., Ankney, J. & Lee, K. (2009) Anatomy and Physiology for Nursing and Health Professionals. Harlow, Pearson Education Ltd.
Martini, F.H. & Nath, J. l. (2009) Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology 8th edition. San Francisco, Pearson Benjamin Cummings.
Wright, D. (2007) Human physiology and Health, Harlow, Heinemann
Martini, F.H. & Nath, J. l. (2009) Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology 8th edition. San Francisco, Pearson Benjamin Cummings.
Wright, D. (2007) Human physiology and Health, Harlow, Heinemann
Module Resources
IT facilities, Library
Module Indicative Content
This module is designed to provide knowledge and understanding of human anatomy and physiology and serve as a foundation for applying knowledge to the practice skills that will be acquired as part of the competences required in the Assistant Practitioner role.
An introductory overview of the structure and organisation within the human body.
Consideration of the body systems including, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, musculoskeletal, endocrine, nervous, gastrointestinal, lymphatic, reproductive, integumentary system
Consideration of the role of homeostasis in the physiology of the systems
An introductory overview of the structure and organisation within the human body.
Consideration of the body systems including, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, musculoskeletal, endocrine, nervous, gastrointestinal, lymphatic, reproductive, integumentary system
Consideration of the role of homeostasis in the physiology of the systems
Module Additional Assessment Details
A 45 minute Multiple Choice Examination (addressing all LO's)
Additional Assessment Details (including formative feedback / assessment :)
Formative feedback will be given during class discussions, individual and/or group tutorials and seminars and regular class tests.
Additional Assessment Details (including formative feedback / assessment :)
Formative feedback will be given during class discussions, individual and/or group tutorials and seminars and regular class tests.
Module Learning Strategies
Contact Hours: (30)
26 hours - Lectures
3 hours - Group tutorials
1 hours - Individual tutorials
Independent Study Hours: (120)
20 hours - Reading
40 hours - Blackboard
10 hours - Work based Learning
18 hours - Preparation for formative tasks
10 hours - Preparation for tutorials
22 hours - Preparation for summative examination
26 hours - Lectures
3 hours - Group tutorials
1 hours - Individual tutorials
Independent Study Hours: (120)
20 hours - Reading
40 hours - Blackboard
10 hours - Work based Learning
18 hours - Preparation for formative tasks
10 hours - Preparation for tutorials
22 hours - Preparation for summative examination