- Offered for Year: 2021/22
- Module Leader(s): Dr Helen Mason
- Lecturer: Dr Emma Cockburn, Dr Michele Sweeney, Dr Deb Dulson, Dr Christopher Eggett, Mrs Pamela White, Dr Edward Okello, Dr Owen Jeffries
- Technician: Mr Ross Valentine
- Owning School: Biomedical, Nutritional and Sports Scien
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
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Semester 1 Credit Value:
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30
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ECTS Credits:
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15.0
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Aims
To provide students with a detailed, critical, integrated and applied knowledge and understanding of normal physiological function in the healthy human body and to introduce basic data analysis and statistical techniques.
Outline Of Syllabus
The syllabus will cover the structure and functions of the key physiological systems, including:
Cardiovascular, respiratory, nervous, skeletal, muscular, integumentary, gastrointestinal, renal, endocrine, immune, and reproductive systems.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category |
Activity |
Number |
Length |
Student Hours |
Comment |
|---|
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 3 | 1:00 | 3:00 | PIP - Delivery of tasks to consolidate content covered in non-sync lectures |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 8 | 2:00 | 16:00 | PIP - Delivery of core material in lecture format (including ECG workshop and V02 max workshop) |
| Structured Guided Learning | Lecture materials | 4 | 2:00 | 8:00 | Delivery core material in lecture format. Non-sync pre-rec with quizzes/tasks to support exam prep |
| Structured Guided Learning | Lecture materials | 3 | 3:00 | 9:00 | Delivery of core material in lecture format. Non-sync pre-rec quizzes/tasks to support revision |
| Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 1 | 151:00 | 151:00 | Independent research and reading. |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Practical | 1 | 3:00 | 3:00 | PIP - Practical Laboratory-based session |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Practical | 1 | 1:00 | 1:00 | PIP - Practical Laboratory-based session |
| Structured Guided Learning | Academic skills activities | 6 | 2:00 | 12:00 | non-sync pre-recorded with quizzes/tasks - Intro to academic writing skills; data & stat analysis |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Practical | 2 | 2:00 | 4:00 | Practical PiP
Laboratory-based session. |
| Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 1 | 30:00 | 30:00 | Review of taught material & reading. Additional research & reading of module topics. |
| Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 1 | 20:00 | 20:00 | Background reading and preparation of the practical reports. |
| Structured Guided Learning | Structured research and reading activities | 3 | 1:00 | 3:00 | Delivery of practical information before practical session with pre-practical comprehension quiz |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Workshops | 4 | 2:00 | 8:00 | PC-based session online. Support for data & statistical analysis |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 30:00 | 30:00 | Revision for exam |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Module talk | 2 | 1:00 | 2:00 | PIP - Introduction and conclusion to module |
| Total | | | | 300:00 | |
Jointly Taught With
| Code |
Title |
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| SES1000 | Human Physiology and Practical Skills |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Lecture materials define the scope of the course and communicate basic knowledge as the basis for further study. Practical sessions frame underpinning knowledge within a relevant context enabling the student to develop their understanding of the subject and its relevance to nutrition and exercise. The workshops provide an opportunity for development of skills relating to data analysis and academic lab report writing. Independent study is used for self-directed learning.
Students’ progression in learning will be monitored via the use of online tasks/quizzes. This will aid students' exam preparation. Tutorials will develop the students' skills in data and statistical analysis; and writing scientific reports.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description |
Length |
Semester |
When Set |
Percentage |
Comment |
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| PC Examination | 90 | 1 | A | 60 | Invigilated exam. 60 questions of variety including MCQ, short-answer, fill in the blank etc |
Exam Pairings
| Module Code |
Module Title |
Semester |
Comment |
|---|
| SES1000 | Human Physiology and Practical Skills | 1 | 60 Q: Exam incorporates 70% of the same questions as the 75 min SES1000 exam. Remaining 30% examine additional content of NUT1005 |
Other Assessment
| Description |
Semester |
When Set |
Percentage |
Comment |
|---|
| Practical/lab report | 1 | M | 40 | Practical lab report (1500 words) |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The online MCQ and short answer question PC examination will test the students' factual knowledge and understanding of facts and ideas from material covered in the module.
The practical report will be focused on one of the practical classes, which will be identified by teaching week 7. The report will develop student skills in data handling, statistical analysis and scientific report writing and written presentation skills.
MDiet candidates must obtain an overall mark of 40 or above to pass the module, however, if the module has more than one assessment students must also achieve a mark of at least 35 in each component of the assessment to pass the module.
Public Health contingency:
Exam to move to 24h with 90 min time limit (same format)
Reading Lists
Timetable
