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| Unit name |
Systems of the Body 1b |
| Unit code |
MEDI22110 |
| Credit points |
0 |
| Level of study |
I/5
|
| Teaching block(s) |
Academic Year (weeks 1 - 52)
|
| Unit director |
Emeritus Professor. Cahill |
| Open unit status |
Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| School/department |
Health Sciences Faculty Office |
| Faculty |
Faculty of Health Sciences |
Description including Unit Aims
Open to MB ChB students only.
Intended Learning Outcomes
- To accurately identify anatomical and histological structures related to the respiratory and gastrointestinal systems and to link structure with function.
- To describe the normal function of the respiratory and gastrointestinal systems at molecular, cellular, organ, system and whole animal level.
- To develop an understanding of how these different body systems interact in a healthy individual.
- To describe the body's defence mechanisms relevant to the systems above.
- To describe how different diseases may affect these systems and the scientific basis for common disease presentations.
- To describe the use, and underlying principles, of appropriate investigations for common disease presentations within these systems.
- To be able to outline the risk factors for common diseases of the systems above, ways of preventing disease and appropriate forms of management.
- To provide an integrated course allowing students to learn how scientific knowledge and clinical experience are combined to support good medical practice.
- To describe the safe and effective use of drugs in the treatment of such diseases, including an appreciation of the underlying pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, drug side effects/interactions, and non-prescribed medication. Also population effects such as the spread of antibiotic resistance.
- Describe the role of environmental and occupational hazards in ill-health.
- To observe, collect, analyse & interpret biomedical data in laboratory practicals, using scientific method and experimental design techniques as appropriate.
- To understand the anatomy and physiology relevant to the physical examination.
- To provide accurate explanations of biomedical phenomena.
- To use knowledge of anatomy & physiology to aid interpretation of clinical investigations.
- Calculate appropriate drug doses including correct use of units, and be aware of drug reactions and side effects.
- Be aware of relevant anatomy in carrying out practical procedures safely and effectively.
Assessment Information
- Best of 5 / MCQs
- EMQs
- Data Interpretation Question
- Spot Tests
