Module Catalogue 2024/25

BSA1005 : Practical Skills in Physiology for Study Abroad

BSA1005 : Practical Skills in Physiology for Study Abroad

  • Offered for Year: 2024/25
  • Module Leader(s): Dr Michele Sweeney
  • Lecturer: Professor Christopher Eggett
  • Practical Supervisor: Mr Peter Luke, Dr Harley Stevenson-Cocks, Dr Alison Howard
  • Owning School: Biomedical, Nutritional and Sports Scien
  • Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters

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Semester 2 Credit Value: 5
ECTS Credits: 3.0
European Credit Transfer System
Pre-requisite

Modules you must have done previously to study this module

Pre Requisite Comment

N/A

Co-Requisite

Modules you need to take at the same time

Code Title
PSC1002Physiology
Co Requisite Comment

N/A

Aims

This module introduces students to practical skills essential to students studying physiology. It links closely with the complementary module Physiology(PSC1002)which is a co-requisite for this module.

Students will gain hands on experience via practicals on the physiology of the cardiovascular system, blood pressure, respiratory physiology and lung function.

The module also highlights the importance of laboratory health and safety.

Outline Of Syllabus

The Physiology practical skills module consists of laboratory-based practicals on the physiology of the cardiovascular system, blood pressure, and respiratory physiology and lung function and impact of exercise.

The module is offered ONLY to Study abroad students. Students on other programmes in the School
of Biomedical, Nutritional and Sport Sciences may take the same practical classes as part of CMB1011.

Learning Outcomes

Intended Knowledge Outcomes

At the end of this module students should be able to:
1. Explain the underlying principles of a number of essential practical techniques used to investigate physiology.
2. Describe health and safety precautions which need to be taken when working in physiology laboratories.

Intended Skill Outcomes

At the end of this module students should be able to:
1. Carry out a number of essential practical techniques used to investigate physiology.
2. Work safely in physiology laboratories (legal awareness).
3. Record and analyse biological data from experiments in physiology (critical thinking, data synthesis & numeracy)
4. Carry out scientific calculations relevant to physiology (data synthesis & numeracy, problem solving)
5. Use computer aided learning packages to explore concepts in physiology (use of computer application)

Teaching Methods

Teaching Activities
Category Activity Number Length Student Hours Comment
Guided Independent StudyAssessment preparation and completion31:003:00Online assessment
Scheduled Learning And Teaching ActivitiesPractical22:004:00In person
Scheduled Learning And Teaching ActivitiesPractical13:003:00In person
Guided Independent StudyIndependent study140:0040:00
Total50:00
Jointly Taught With
Code Title
CMB1011Professional and Practical Skills for Bioscientists
Teaching Rationale And Relationship

Practicals will provide experience of laboratory work; information presented in practicals will include knowledge and understanding of the underlying principles of essential practical techniques and laboratory health and safety. Students will gain hands-on experience of a range of practical techniques and safe laboratory practice. Practical classes will allow students to develop skills in recording and analysing biological data, carrying out scientific calculations and using computers. Practicals also provide an opportunity for students to ask questions and exchange ideas with peers, demonstrators and academic staff in a relatively informal setting. Skills practised include critical thinking, data synthesis, numeracy & use of computer applications.

Independent study is used for self-directed learning and includes: reading lecture notes and texts relevant to the practicals; preparation for practicals and completing assessments.

Reading Lists

Assessment Methods

The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners

Other Assessment
Description Semester When Set Percentage Comment
Practical/lab report2M100In-course online worksheets pre and post lab sessions
Assessment Rationale And Relationship

Practical reports will test the students' knowledge and understanding of practical techniques, ability to record and analyse biological data, ability to carry out scientific calculations and ability to use computer aided learning packages.

Timetable

Past Exam Papers

General Notes

N/A

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