PE4S260 - Science and Endocrinology of Ageing 01 Sep 2024 - 31 Aug 2030 | Version 4
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | PE4S260 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Science and Endocrinology of Ageing | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Health, Sport and Professional Practice | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Chiropractic | ||
| Module Leader: | |||
| Module Team: | Eleni Makropoulou, Sophia Sansur, Sudeep Satpathy, Ishrat Khan | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2024 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 7 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100260 - healthcare science | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 4 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2024 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2030 |
Module Aims
This module aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the scientific basis and endocrinological mechanisms that underlie the ageing process. It will explore the key physiological changes associated with ageing and the endocrine system's role in this complex process. Participants will delve into the latest research and advancements in the field, equipping them to identify and evaluate age-related health concerns in a healthcare setting, including biological measures of ageing.
Content Summary
Indicative content to include topics outlined below and/or any other relevant current topics to fulfil the module aims and learning outcomes:
Introduction to the science of ageing
The biology of ageing and cellular mechanisms
Environmental and nutritional influences on ageing
Assessment of ageing on fitness and organs
Hormonal changes and age-related disorders
Fundamentals of biological clocks and therapeutic interventions.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Independent Study | 100 |
| Directed Study | 100 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Demonstrate a systematic knowledge of the pathology of skin ageing, factors that accelerate skin ageing and strategies that may attenuate the ageing process. |
| LO2 | Critically evaluate the fundamental theories of ageing along with recognised endocrine pathways and their implications on health and age-related disease. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synchronous Online Assessment | Time-constrained assessment (Online) 1 | Assessment to be completed in a specific timescale, which is neither an invigilated examination nor a piece of coursework. To be completed over an extended period (e.g. a 2-hour task to be completed within 48 hours, or a 24-hour assessment).Learna: End of module 1-hour MCQ examination related to Anti-Ageing Medicine to be completed within a 10-day period. | 60 | 600 | 30 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Self Reflective Assessment 1 | A personal record of a student’s learning experiences. It requires students to record and reflect upon their observations and responses to situations, which can then be used later to explore and analyse ways of thinking and being in context. Generally involves critical diaries, learning logs and written / visual journals or Reflective journal | 0 | 600 | 10 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Project 1 | A detailed analysis of a topic, involving some original research undertaken by the candidate who makes use of data and/or primary sources or Completion of an individual/group task related to the science and endocrinology of ageing. | 0 | 1000 | 20 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Case study 1 | A concentrated inquiry into a single case or subject or Case-based scenarios and discussion forum related to the science and endocrinology of ageing. | 0 | 2400 | 40 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Time-constrained assessment (Online) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Self Reflective Assessment 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Project 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Case study 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |