PE1S053 - Human Health and Disease 01 Jul 2023 - 31 Aug 2029 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | PE1S053 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Human Health and Disease | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Health and Social Care | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Health and Social Care | ||
| Module Leader: | Paul Griffiths | ||
| Module Team: | Tiffany Furness, John Whitcher, Lyndsey Warren, Hannah Williams, Rhia Smith, Jenny Richards, Louise Hallett, Karyn Davies, Helen Curtis | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2017 | Final Year of Intake: | 2022 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 4 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100476 - health and social care | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 2 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Jul 2023 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2029 |
Module Aims
To examine the structure and function of body systems in health and disease.
To identify the chief mechanisms of disease and explore the causes of common long term conditions in the UK
To develop understanding of measurement, evaluation, instrumentation and normative data in health, illness and disease
To develop an understanding of the role of health and social care professionals in the holistic management of disease.
Content Summary
The language and terminology of anatomy, physiology and pathology
Body organisation, cellular structure and cellular processes in health and disease, including chief mechanisms of disease?and the role of homeostasis in the regulation of body systems
Anatomy and physiology of body systems: skeletal system, muscular system, cardiovascular system, respiratory system, nervous system, digestive system, endocrine system, urinary system, and circulatory and lymphatic system
Overview of causes of disease (genetic versus environmental) and the major chronic diseases affecting the UK population, including both physical and mental illness
Disease states, causal pathways and disease progression in body systems Lifestyle factors in health, illness and disease
The importance of health and the impact of disease on holistic health
Measurement and evaluation in health and disease – instrumentation, procedures and normative values, data interpretation and monitoring.
Exploration in more detail of one chronic disease pathway, identifying the links to anatomy and physiology, and exploring holistic assessment, role of health and social care professionals, how to access evidence based information on management and linking to disease prevention.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 12 |
| Seminar | 12 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 12 |
| Independent Study | 100 |
| Directed Study | 64 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Demonstrate understanding of the structure and function of the human body and how this can change in disease |
| LO2 | Discuss methods to measure and assess body function and the use of normative data in health and disease |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synchronous Onsite Oral Assessment | Presentation (Synchronous Onsite) 1 | Presentation based on case study | 15 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Onsite Assessment | Classroom Test - Time Constrained (Onsite) 1 | Students are required to complete an online assessment of Anatomy, Physiology and principles of disease knowledge based on module content. | 120 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Presentation (Synchronous Onsite) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Classroom Test - Time Constrained (Onsite) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |