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Module

CVR8017 : Lower Gastrointestinal Physiology 1 (E-learning)

  • Offered for Year: 2024/25
  • Module Leader(s): Mrs Elisa Wrightham
  • Owning School: School of Medical Education
  • Teaching Location: Off Campus
Semesters

Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.

Semester 1 Credit Value: 5
Semester 2 Credit Value: 5
ECTS Credits: 5.0
European Credit Transfer System

Aims

This module will provide students with a higher specialised body of knowledge which underpins the principles of specialist practice in Lower Gastrointestinal (GI) Physiology.

Outline Of Syllabus

Lower GI anatomy

Lower GI physiology

Lower GI neurophysiology

Lower GI pathology

Pharmacology

Device design, technology and artefact

GI related psychology

Teaching Methods

Teaching Activities
Category Activity Number Length Student Hours Comment
Guided Independent StudyAssessment preparation and completion15:005:00Written exercise
Guided Independent StudyAssessment preparation and completion91:009:00Preparation for examination
Structured Guided LearningLecture materials13:003:00Non-synchronous online
Structured Guided LearningLecture materials211:0021:00Non-synchronous online
Guided Independent StudyDirected research and reading201:0020:00N/A
Scheduled Learning And Teaching ActivitiesSmall group teaching21:002:00Synchronous online: Tutorials
Guided Independent StudyReflective learning activity28:0016:00Written exercise investigation & development
Guided Independent StudyStudent-led group activity22:305:00Problem based learning
Guided Independent StudyIndependent study191:0019:00N/A
Total100:00
Teaching Rationale And Relationship

The core knowledge outcomes will be delivered in lecture materials via online tools, while the clinical skills will be introduced through online resources.

The students will go on to use independent study sessions, directed research and reflective activities around their workplace-based practice to develop their clinical and inter-personal skills.

Assessment Methods

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

Exams
Description Length Semester When Set Percentage Comment
Written Examination602A50PIP unseen written (closed book) exam. To pass this module candidates must achieve a mark of at least 50% in the exam.
Exam Pairings
Module Code Module Title Semester Comment
Diagnostic Approaches and Management Strategies in Cardiac Science2N/A
Vascular Science 12N/A
Other Assessment
Description Semester When Set Percentage Comment
Written exercise2M501,000 word written exercise
Assessment Rationale And Relationship

The end of module examination provides an opportunity to assess the students’ acquisition of appropriate knowledge and their ability to present that knowledge in a written format. The exam also assesses the students' critical understanding of the fundamentals of gastrointestinal science.
The written exercise provides a further opportunity to assess the students' understanding and knowledge and their ability to apply that knowledge in a practical and real sense which is relevant to their work place environment.

In order to pass this module candidates must achieve a mark of at least 50% in the written examination.

Reading Lists

Timetable