LSC-20016: Metabolism in Health and Disease

To describe and explain the specialisation and interdependence of metabolism within the bodies of mammals and of man: homeostasis; adaptation to nutritional state; elimination of drugs and harmful substances.
To explore the issues surrounding the changes in metabolism associated with inherited and acquired disease.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Describe the metabolic relationships of the various tissues and organs of the mammalian body will be achieved by assessments: 01
Explain the role of hormones in the integration of metabolism and the maintenance of homeostasis will be achieved by assessments: 01
Outline the responses of tissues to altered nutritional state and specific diseases will be achieved by assessments: 01, 02
Discuss the specialised metabolic requirements of muscles, fat, liver and nervous tissue with respect to their normal function and in specific disease states will be achieved by assessments: 01
Explain the digestion, absorption and excretion of nutrients and other substances will be achieved by assessments: 01
Discuss the metabolic and nutritional roles of the microflora in the gastrointestinal tract will be achieved by assessments: 01
Outline the role of the liver in the processing of foreign substances and its importance for pharmacology and pharmacokinetics will be achieved by assessments: 01, 03
Design, implement and interpret the results of an experimental project will be achieved by assessments: 03, 02

Study hours

18 1-hour Lectures
02 Hours In-course formative assessments
40 Hours On practical projects and associated tutorials
90 Hours Private study

Description of Module Assessment

01: 2 Hour Unseen Exam weighted 60%

2 hour unseen examination - written short answer questions and essays
2 hour unseen examination - written short answer questions and essays

02: Poster Presentation weighted 10%

Group poster presentation on laboratory exercise
Group poster presentation on laboratory exercise

03: Practical Assessment weighted 30%

laboratory exercises, report of 4000 words
Laboratory reports are written on an individual basis.

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