| Unit name | Anatomy and physiology of organs affected by CPB |
|---|---|
| Unit code | SOCSM0020 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | M/7 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Academic Year (weeks 1 - 52) |
| Unit director | Dr. Becky Foster |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Units you must take before you take this one (pre-requisite units) |
None |
| Units you must take alongside this one (co-requisite units) |
None |
| Units you may not take alongside this one |
None |
| School/department | Bristol Medical School |
| Faculty | Faculty of Health Sciences |
This unit aims to introduce theoretical aspects of anatomy and physiology that are highly relevant to Perfusion Science. The following human organs and systems will be outlined brain, heart, circulation, blood, lung, kidney, liver and gut. This unit will provide a comprehensive background on anatomy and physiology in the context of Perfusion Science.
A full knowledge of the normal function of the systems and organs of the body is an essential part of understanding the basis of the presentations of the diseases that affect them and is a basic requirement for all who are involved in medical or biological studies. This unit aims to examine the physiological functions of the major systems in the body relevant to Perfusion Science.
Coursework (contributing a total of 60% to the unit) consisting of:
Please note that students will be given feedback on all coursework assessments.
Written exam (contributing a total of 40% to the unit) consisting of:
The overall pass-mark for the unit will be 50%.
If this unit has a Resource List, you will normally find a link to it in the Blackboard area for the unit. Sometimes there will be a separate link for each weekly topic.
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How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
See the University Workload statement relating to this unit for more information.
Assessment
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit.
The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. For appropriate assessments, if you have self-certificated your absence, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (for assessments at the end of TB1 and TB2 this is usually in the next re-assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any exceptional circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
