Disease, Diagnostics and Therapeutics
| Module title | Disease, Diagnostics and Therapeutics |
|---|---|
| Module code | CSC2012 |
| Academic year | 2019/0 |
| Credits | 30 |
| Module staff | Professor Clare Gallon (Lecturer) |
| Duration: Term | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration: Weeks | 11 | 11 | 1 |
| Number students taking module (anticipated) | 172 |
|---|
Module description
This module examines current knowledge of key pathophysiological mechanisms that underpin human disease, alongside key techniques used in the diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of disease. Small group learning and structured supporting sessions are used to provide scientific ‘trigger’ scenarios that introduce key transferable concepts within the setting of illustrative important diseases. In this module we support and encourage you to develop personal skills such as questioning, problem-solving, explaining and communication in addition to the development of your scientific knowledge.
Module aims - intentions of the module
This module promotes an integrated understanding of core human pathophysiological concepts and healthcare technologies and laboratory tests, using illustrative diseases. The module also explores key examples of where science has been translated successfully into clinical practice.
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
ILO: Module-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 1. Explain selected core integrated biomolecular and biomedical science principles underpinning human health and illustrative diseases.
- 2. Outline the key scientific principles underpinning the prevention, diagnosis and management of important diseases..
- 3. Identify the key principles and challenges for healthcare planning and delivery, including the development and implementation of new health technologies.
ILO: Discipline-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 4. Explain key concepts of physiological and pathophysiological processes in health and disease
- 5. With limited guidance, apply skills of critical thinking, problem-formulation and problem-solving to clinical science practice
ILO: Personal and key skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 6. With limited guidance, apply skills of critical thinking, problem-formulation and problem-solving to clinical science practice.
- 7. With limited guidance, manage time, workload, ambiguity, change and stress effectively
- 8. Effectively communicate and discuss scientific principles, using visual aids where appropriate.
- 9. With limited guidance, demonstrate professional competence in communicating effectively with fellow scientists.
Syllabus plan
Whilst the module’s precise content may vary from year to year, an example of an overall structure is as follows:
The module provides learning opportunities around key medical science concepts, using important human disease triggers. Teaching involves Structured Small Group Learning and structured workshops/tutorials, to demonstrate key scientific principles through the use of physical and electronic resources. The scientific basis of associated healthcare technologies employed in the prevention, diagnosis and management of illustrative diseases will also be explored.
Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
|---|---|---|
| 59.5 | 240.5 | 0 |
Details of learning activities and teaching methods
| Category | Hours of study time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | 35 | Expert-facilitated, small group learning sessions |
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | 4 | Optional e-resource coursework assessment troubleshooting drop-ins |
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | 7 | Revision and e-resource coursework workshops & module induction lecture |
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | 6 | Disease specific workshops |
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | 7.5 | Active application workshops |
| Guided independent study | 20 | Watching module specific web-based video recordings (real-time) preparation for small group learning |
| Guided independent study | 220.5 | Session preparation, self-directed learning using on-line resources, e-resource creation & peer marking, revision |
Formative assessment
| Form of assessment | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online MCQ Knowledge Tests | 160 questions | 1-2,6-7 | Online |
| E-resourse assessment | 1 submission (max 6 PowerPoint slides each) | 1-5, 7 | Written |
| Example SAQ | 2 questions | 1-5, 8, 9 | Online |
Summative assessment (% of credit)
| Coursework | Written exams | Practical exams |
|---|---|---|
| 40 | 60 | 0 |
Details of summative assessment
| Form of assessment | % of credit | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAQ/MCQ Examination | 60 | 3 hour | 1-8 | Written |
| In-course e-resourses | 40 | 2 x submissions (max. 6 PowerPoint slides equivalent each). Peer marking engagement with 6 e-resources (2 feedback comments per e-resource) submitted on time | 1-9 | Written (Tutor & Peer) |
Details of re-assessment (where required by referral or deferral)
| Original form of assessment | Form of re-assessment | ILOs re-assessed | Timescale for re-assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAQ/MCQ Examination | SAQ/MCQ Examination 3 hours. See note below. | 1-8 | Referral/deferral period |
| In-course e-resource | e-resource(s) (max. 6 PowerPoint slides equivalent each). | 1-9 | Referral/deferral period |
Re-assessment notes
Please also refer to the TQA section on general Referral/Deferral guidelines: http://as.exeter.ac.uk/academic-policy-standards/tqa-manual/aph/consequenceoffailure/
If you have been referred in the module because of the failure in the in-course e-resource, you will need to re-submit the e-resource element(s) that achieved less than 40% on first submission, during the referral/deferral period.
Indicative learning resources - Basic reading
The recommended texts, e-resources and other supporting resources for the module are posted on electronic learning environment
Indicative learning resources - Web based and electronic resources
https://vle.exeter.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=6457
Indicative learning resources - Other resources
An up to date reading list of specific texts will be provided on the module web page.
| Credit value | 30 |
|---|---|
| Module ECTS | 15 |
| Module pre-requisites | CSC1005 Integrated Human Physiology |
| Module co-requisites | None |
| NQF level (module) | 5 |
| Available as distance learning? | No |
| Origin date | 24/05/2016 |
| Last revision date | 24/07/2019 |
