| Unit name | Foundations in Bioscience II: Tissues to Organisms |
|---|---|
| Unit code | ANAT10004 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | C/4 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24) |
| Unit director | Dr. Jo Tomlinson |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Units you must take before you take this one (pre-requisite units) |
ANAT10003 - Foundations in Bioscience 1: Molecules to Cells |
| Units you must take alongside this one (co-requisite units) |
CHEM10017 Foundation Chemistry ANAT10007 Personal and Professional Development |
| Units you may not take alongside this one |
N/A |
| School/department | School of Anatomy |
| Faculty | Faculty of Health Sciences |
Why is this unit important?
This unit aims to provide Gateway students with the fundamental understanding of tissues and organisms, which underpins the study and clinical practice of Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Science. It will examine how cells and tissues constitute individual body systems, whose integrative functions are the basis of life in human and veterinary organisms. It will introduce students to new life sciences, namely the study of anatomy, via examination of prosected cadaveric specimens in the dissection room, and of physiology, examining the functional capabilities of the mammalian body via whole-body experiments. Through this unit, students will gain an awareness of the importance of basic sciences and their integration towards their respective professional course. In addition, the unit aims to provide students with an understanding of the method and importance of scientific enquiry in clinical science, as well as developing communication skills.
How does this unit fit into your programme of study?
The unit will allow students to explore additional biomedical sciences, furthering their awareness of the wide range of basic sciences which underpin the curricula of these professional programmes. Students move from the microscopic disciplines of biochemistry and histology, considered within Biosciences I, to studying the macroscopic disciplines of anatomy and physiology, via new, interactive and exciting teaching methods. It will also provide an important opportunity to develop personal and professional development skills, considered in the ANAT10007 unit, in domains such as academic integrity, researching and writing, team work, communication, and in presenting to an audience.
An overview of content
This unit will consider the composition of the fundamental body systems, and the tissues which comprise them. Students will examine and study the cardiorespiratory, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, nervous, immune, urinary, endocrine and reproductive systems and how their integrative function is integral to the maintenance of life.
How will students, personally, be different as a result of the unit
Students will develop an integrative foundation across the biomedical science spectrum to cement their progression into their respective clinical course and practice.
Learning Outcomes
Lectures, sconsidering body tissues, coordination and control of body systems, and fundamentals of a healthy body.
Practicals, considering histological appearance of body tissues, anatomy of human and veterinary species, physiology of the heart and kidney.
Formative blackboard quizzes, designed to examine your knowledge and progression through the unit.
Tasks which help you learn and prepare you for summative tasks (formative):
Blackboard quizzes (1-3). These act as an opportunity to consolidate your knowledge and assess your own progress over the course of the unit, from both lecture-based sessions and from practical classes.
Group Oral Presentation, comprising the applied anatomy of a chosen organ
(1-3, 5)
Tasks which count towards your unit mark (summative)
Must Pass - a minimum pass mark of 50% must be achieved in the following assessments:
When assessment does not go to plan
When required by the Board of Examiners, you will normally complete reassessments in the same formats as those outlined above. However, the Board reserves the right to modify the format or number of reassessments required. Details of reassessments are confirmed by the School shortly after the notification of your results at the end of the year.
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.
If you are unable to access a list through Blackboard, you can also find it via the Resource Lists homepage. Search for the list by the unit name or code (e.g. ANAT10004).
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.
