Module Descriptors
FUNDAMENTALS OF HUMAN BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES IN NURSING
XPRE40102
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 4
15 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 114
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- MULTI-CHOICE TEST weighted at 50%
- EXAMINATION - SEEN EXAMINATION IN EXAMINATION CONDITIONS weighted at 50%
Module Details
Module Texts
Herlihy, B. (2007) The Human Body in Health and Illness 3rd edition, USA. Saunders Elsevier
Marieb, E. & Hoehn, K. (2007) Human Anatomy and Physiology 7th Edition. San Francisco, Pearson Benjamin Cummings
Martini, F.H. (2006) Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology 7th Edition. San Francisco, Pearson Benjamin Cummings
Tortora, G.J. & Derrickson, B. (2006) Principles of Anatomy and Physiology 11th Edition. London, Wiley
Marieb, E. & Hoehn, K. (2007) Human Anatomy and Physiology 7th Edition. San Francisco, Pearson Benjamin Cummings
Martini, F.H. (2006) Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology 7th Edition. San Francisco, Pearson Benjamin Cummings
Tortora, G.J. & Derrickson, B. (2006) Principles of Anatomy and Physiology 11th Edition. London, Wiley
Module Additional Assessment Details
Summative Assessment:
Formal examination consisting of:
a) 40 multiple choice questions (assessing LO's 1, 2 and 4)
b) Seen exam paper (assessing LO 3)
Duration 1hr 30mins
Both elements of assessment must be passed
Formative Assessment:
Group and Individual Tutorials
Practice Multiple Choice Questions
Group Discussion Debate
Details of the assessment are to be found in the Module Handbook.
Formal examination consisting of:
a) 40 multiple choice questions (assessing LO's 1, 2 and 4)
b) Seen exam paper (assessing LO 3)
Duration 1hr 30mins
Both elements of assessment must be passed
Formative Assessment:
Group and Individual Tutorials
Practice Multiple Choice Questions
Group Discussion Debate
Details of the assessment are to be found in the Module Handbook.
Module Indicative Content
This module is designed to provide you with fundamental underpinning in Human Biological Sciences and serve as a foundation for applied study of human physiology in later levels of your award. The module content is organised into Anatomy, Physiology of systems and their organisation. Within each session there will be online material to support your learning.
The indicative content is as follows:
Introduction to the human body
Integumentary
Renel
Cardiovascular
Respiratory
Blood
In term 2 the systems addressed are:
Lymphatic
Digestive
Endocrine
Nervous
Musculoskeletal
Reproductive
You will be expected to study anatomy prior to each taught session
Physiology will be taught and material be also be available via BLACKBOARD to support your learning
The indicative content is as follows:
Introduction to the human body
Integumentary
Renel
Cardiovascular
Respiratory
Blood
In term 2 the systems addressed are:
Lymphatic
Digestive
Endocrine
Nervous
Musculoskeletal
Reproductive
You will be expected to study anatomy prior to each taught session
Physiology will be taught and material be also be available via BLACKBOARD to support your learning
Module Learning Strategies
The physiology modules across the awards have been designed to compliment and build on each other. In this level one module teaching will be a team approach drawing on teachers from the branches of nursing and other professionals. The aim of the physiology sessions will be to establish themes that will help you to focus your attention and place the information in the context of nursing practice and clinical skills.
This module is taught and supported by Blackboard:; an online virtual learning environment. Tutorials will be offered by your Module Leader/Tutor in addition to the lectures if required.
Contact Hours: (36 hours)
34 hours Key Lectures
2 hours Tutorials
Independent Study: (114 hours)
40 hours CD Rom/BLACKBOARD
40 hours for development of your essay and formative multiple choice practice questions
34 hours background reading
This module is taught and supported by Blackboard:; an online virtual learning environment. Tutorials will be offered by your Module Leader/Tutor in addition to the lectures if required.
Contact Hours: (36 hours)
34 hours Key Lectures
2 hours Tutorials
Independent Study: (114 hours)
40 hours CD Rom/BLACKBOARD
40 hours for development of your essay and formative multiple choice practice questions
34 hours background reading
Module Resources
Lecturer
Multimedia CD Rom
Blackboard VLE.
Access to the internet.
Access to the appropriately stocked library and other learning resources
Multimedia CD Rom
Blackboard VLE.
Access to the internet.
Access to the appropriately stocked library and other learning resources
Module Special Admissions Requirements
You must be a student accepted onto diploma or degree awards within the following fields/areas:
Nursing
Nursing