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Module

CVR8026 : Upper 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 provides the student with a higher specialised body of knowledge and practical competency to underpin the specialist practice of upper gastrointestinal (GI) physiology .

Outline Of Syllabus

Upper GI anatomy

Upper GI physiology

Upper GI neurophysiology

Upper GI pathology

Pharmacology

Device design and technology

Teaching Methods

Teaching Activities
Category Activity Number Length Student Hours Comment
Structured Guided LearningLecture materials341:0034:00Synchronous online
Structured Guided LearningLecture materials13:003:00Non-synchronous online
Guided Independent StudyAssessment preparation and completion121:0012:00Preparation for examination
Guided Independent StudyAssessment preparation and completion81:008:00Written exercise
Guided Independent StudyDirected research and reading201:0020:00N/A
Scheduled Learning And Teaching ActivitiesSmall group teaching41:004:00Synchronous online: tutorials
Guided Independent StudyStudent-led group activity22:305:00Problem based learning
Guided Independent StudyIndependent study141:0014:00N/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
Upper Gastrointestinal Physiology (E-Learning)1N/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 while evaluating practical knowledge relevant to their work pace clinical environment.

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

Reading Lists

Timetable