BMD2003 : Anatomy and Cellular Systems (Inactive)
- Inactive for Year: 2025/26
- Module Leader(s): Dr Michele Sweeney
- Co-Module Leader: Dr Meenakshi Swamy
- Lecturer: Dr Andrew Knight
- Owning School: Biomedical, Nutritional and Sports Scien
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 20 |
| ECTS Credits: | 10.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Aims
This module aims to
develop core knowledge and understanding of human anatomy, how the structures help explain the functions of key physiological systems and apply knowledge to clinical relevance.
develop an understanding of how the vertebrate immune system both develops and responds to invading pathogens
describe the specialized tissues seen in complex organisms including the structure and function of the major components of the extracellular matrix; bone and cartilage will be used as examples including the description and current understanding of key musculoskeletal disorders that can occur as a result of either homeostatic or immune cell-related dysregulation.
Outline Of Syllabus
The module will consist of two strands.
The human anatomy strand explores major anatomical systems (such as musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, reproductive and gastrointestinal).
The cellular systems strand will discuss how the vertebrate immune system develops, with different cell types and tissues, capable of recognizing and neutralizing threats from different pathogen types. The structure/function of key components found within extra cellular matrix (ECM) of a range of different tissues, and how these components facilitate functions in health and disease will be explored.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 20:00 | 20:00 | Coursework assessment preparation |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 20 | 1:00 | 20:00 | Lectures |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Practical | 2 | 3:00 | 6:00 | Practicals - lab-based work |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Practical | 2 | 1:00 | 2:00 | Practical sessions in the Dissecting Room. |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 5 | 1:00 | 5:00 | Seminars |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Drop-in/surgery | 6 | 1:00 | 6:00 | Drop-in sessions within computer clusters to support anatomy e-learning. |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 117:00 | 117:00 | Preparing notes, additional reading and revision |
| Guided Independent Study | Distance Learning Advance Preparation | 1 | 24:00 | 24:00 | E-learning tutorials. |
| Total | 200:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
E-Learning tutorials: will encourage contextualisation of taught material that students work through either in scheduled time or in their own time.
Drop-in sessions are scheduled sessions to provide students with the opportunity to ask questions on elements of the guided e-learning.
Laboratory-based practicals will provide hands-on experience of a range of practical techniques including safe laboratory practice. Practical classes will enable students to consolidate knowledge and develop laboratory skills including recording and analysing biological data and performing scientific calculations.
Lectures formal taught session to the whole cohort which consists largely of the exposition of theory, themes, methodologies and techniques. These will form the basis of a student’s understanding of a subject and provide clinical relevance.
Seminars / Small group teaching will encourage contextualisation of taught material through discussion, Q&As, data interpretation and problem-solving.
Independent study will allow students to extend their knowledge and prepare for assessments through consolidation of module content, reading of books, journal articles and other recommended references.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Examination | 60 | 2 | A | 30 | Two part exam: Part 1: Invigilated Inspera Quiz. 60 questions maximum. To be scheduled together with the written exam (part 2). Inspera to remain open for duration of the exam (120 min total). |
| Written Examination | 60 | 2 | A | 30 | Two part exam: Part 2: Invigilated written exam. 5x SAQs, answer all. To be scheduled together with part 1 digital exam. Inspera to remain open for duration of exam (120 min total). |
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poster | 2 | M | 40 | Students will construct and present an individual poster based on a practical carried out in the module. Posters will be presented in person, in conference format. |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
End of semester examinations: test core knowledge and students’ understanding of anatomy and extracellular systems. It also examines their ability to integrate material from different parts of the course and analyse and interpret related scientific data.
Poster presentation: assesses a students’ ability to consolidate, integrate and present their knowledge and understanding of the practical material via a visually appealing platform.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- BMD2003's Timetable