BI2S208 - Cellular Pathology & Disease Processes 01 Sep 2023 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | BI2S208 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Cellular Pathology & Disease Processes | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Applied Sciences | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Biological Sciences | ||
| Module Leader: | Sioned Owen | ||
| Module Team: | Martin Powell, Lewis Fall, Josephine Bradley, Aled Bryant, Cerith Jones | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2027 | Final Year of Intake: | 2027 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 5 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100274 - pathology | 100540 - cellular pathology | 100912 - blood sciences |
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 20 | 60 | 20 |
Document Version Information
| Version | 2 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2023 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
Module Aims
On successful completion students will have an understanding of the pathological changes associated with disease processes at molecular, cellular and tissue level and the impact this has on cellular and organ structure and function.
Using their understanding of the molecular and cellular changes occurring in various disease states and this impacts and informs diagnostic test and treatment options and future research directions. This will require the student to review and summarise research techniques and approaches and understand how this informs knowledge of pathological states.
The module is delivered using a range of lectures, practical classes and case based examples student will be able to understand how this knowledge also relates to a clinical setting.
In engaging with the module, students will fully achieve the following level appropriate behaviour domains of the USW Graduate attributes:-
Commerical awareness: Behaviour domain 1
Communication: Behaviour domains 1 & 2
Innovation and enterprise: Behaviour domains 1,2 &3
Project management: Behaviour domain 2
Digital literacy: Behaviour domain 3
The capabilities associated with these behaviours are found in the graduate attributes listed at the end of the descriptor.
Content Summary
Topics covering cellular pathology and disease states will include but are not limited to:-
Cellular pathology mechanisms including cell injury, wound healing, cellular communication and cell adaptions. Cellular changes to growth and differentiation and how this relates to tumour formation.
Immune system, inflammation and associated disorders.
Neurology: The process that occurs during acute brain injury and the pathogenesis of neurodegeneration and demyelinating diseases.
Reproductive biology: Disorders of pregnancy
Haematology: Basics of haematopoiesis, haemostasis and bleeding and thrombotic disorders. Haematological malignancies and anaemia. History of blood transfusions and its complications.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Tutorial | 48 |
| Independent Study | 70 |
| Directed Study | 68 |
| Problem / challenge based learning | 12 |
| Total Hours Selected | 198 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Understand the microanatomy of different tissues in relation to normal function and pathology and to apply this knowledge and laboratory techniques to the critical appraisal of peer-reviewed scientific research |
| LO2 | Explain the cellular and molecular processes associated with different disease states and to apply this knowledge to potential diagnostic and treatment options |
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synchronous Onsite Oral Assessment | Oral Assessment (Internally assessed, Onsite) 1 | Viva Voce of application of knowledge. | 15 | N/A | 60 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Annotated Bibliography 1 | Annotated bibliography of a primary research article | 0 | 2000 | 40 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Oral Assessment (Internally assessed, Onsite) 1 | ✘ | ✔ | |
| Annotated Bibliography 1 | ✔ | ✘ | |