Module overview
Applied Knowledge A will enable you to understand key physiological, anatomical & biochemical concepts and principles that you can apply in clinical scenarios.
You will study: key features and stages in the human life cycle; the structure and function of biological molecules and the principles of metabolism; the structure and function of cells and tissues; anatomy; nutrition and the digestive system; enzymology and energetics; immunology and medical microbiology; numerical calculations related to clinical care.
Aims and Objectives
Learning Outcomes
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Explain the structural organisation of the human body
- Demonstrate a sound understanding of ionisation, kinetics and enzymology
- Identify the phases of the cell cycle and causes and implications of its disruption
- Explain the key features of a balanced diet
- Calculate the number of moles or grams of a substance and the molarity of various solutions
- Describe the principles of immunology
- Describe key features and stages in the human life cycle
- Accurately perform numerical conversions and calculations without the use of a calculator
- Compare the features of specialised body tissues
- Describe the features of disease-causing micro-organisms and the consequences of infection
- Demonstrate an understanding of cell structure and function
- Describe the structure and characteristics of biological molecules
- Assess the role of cell membranes in transport, membrane potentials and cellular communication
- Explain the process of digestion and absorption of macronutrients
- Demonstrate a sound understanding of the principles of metabolism
- Identify anatomical structures using appropriate terminology
- Accurately use scientific notations and prefixes
Syllabus
In order to meet the learning outcomes, the syllabus will contain teaching in the following areas:
? The Human Life Cycle
Stages of life, factors affecting quality and longevity of life. Types of growth and growth disorders. Cause and effect of ageing of tissues and systems. Use of growth charts.
? Structural organisation of the body - Key features of cells, tissues and systems in the body and the principle of complementarity of structure and function, including bone growth and maintenance.
? Cell biology - Structure and function of cell organelles and cytoskeletal elements. Consequences of organelle dysfunction and cellular response to stress. DNA replication and protein synthesis.
? Membranes - Structure and function of membranes, transport, junctions and specialisations, basis of the resting membrane potential.
? Immunology: The human body’s defences, specific and non-specific defences, types of immunity and key features of the immune system, characteristics and examples of autoimmune diseases and hypersensitivity reactions;
? Medical microbiology - Microorganisms of relevance to medicine, structure and characteristics of bacteria and viruses, aspects of selected bacterial and viral diseases including the use of antibiotics and antivirals;
? Anatomy - Anatomical terminology of regions of the body, with a focus on the limbs, thorax and abdomen
? Nutrition and diet - The role of macro- and micronutrients in a balanced diet and deficiency disorders, digestion and absorption of key macromolecules, chemical and mechanical digestion and absorption of proteins, lipids and carbohydrates, conditions of maldigestion and malabsorption;
? Principles of isomerism, ionisation, kinetics and enzymology;
? Principles of energetics, metabolism and metabolic pathways; Key aspects of metabolism, overview of key metabolic pathways, their integration and control.
? Numeracy:
Accurately perform numerical conversions and calculations, accurately use scientific notations and prefixes, calculate the number of moles or grams of a substance and the molarity of various solutions.
Learning and Teaching
Teaching and learning methods
The module will be taught through a range of learning and teaching strategies which will include:
? Lectures
? Tutorials
? Practical sessions
? Guided self-study
? Clinical scenarios
? Group work
? eLearning
| Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 55 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 25 |
| Tutorial | 20 |
| Preparation for scheduled sessions | 50 |
| Revision | 100 |
| Wider reading or practice | 50 |
| Follow-up work | 100 |
| Total study time | 400 |
Resources & Reading list
General Resources
Reading List. The full reading list for Applied Knowledge A is available on the Library Online Reading List at https://soton.rl.talis.com/
Assessment
Assessment strategy
Assessment of the module, which takes place at the end of semester 1, has 2 summative components: ?An MCQ paper ?A written exam consisting of problem-based short note questions. There is compensation between the 2 components. Failure of the exam leads to a repeat opportunity in both components. A formative exam consisting of both components will be offered in the middle of the first semester.Formative
This is how we’ll give you feedback as you are learning. It is not a formal test or exam.
Exam
- Assessment Type: Formative
- Feedback: General and one-to one feedback is provided to all students.
- Final Assessment:
- Group Work: No
Online numeracy questions
- Assessment Type: Formative
- Feedback:
- Final Assessment:
- Group Work: No
Summative
This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Exam | 100% |
Referral
This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Exam | 100% |
Repeat Information
Repeat type: External