School of Life Sciences  
 
 
LSC-30015 Biology of Disease - ISP  
Co-ordinator: Dr Annette Shrive    Room: HUX212A, Tel:33419  
Teaching Team:  
Lecture Time: See Timetable...  
Level: 3 Credits: 15 Study Hours: 150  
School Office: Tel: 01782 734414
 
 
 
Programme/Approved Electives for

Biochemistry Major (Level 3)
Human Biology Minor (Level 3)

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Prerequisites

Satisfactory performance in Level 2 Biochemistry or Biomedical Sciences Modules

Barred Combinations

None

Description

This module gives students the opportunity to investigate a specific disease topic from a range of options provided and is designed to allow the students to adopt a self-learning approach in which they will conduct their own research on a defined topic in consultation with the module manager. The module consists of the preparation of an independently researched critical appraisal, in the form of a 4000-5000 word essay, of the current level of understanding of a particular disease along with tutorials based on student-centred learning. The tutorial sessions provide a forum for addressing problems, for assessing and monitoring progress, and for developing the required skills. Tutorial sessions include topics on information and retrieval, improving essays and discussion of their essay outlines.

Aims

To consider how a particular disease may operate; to provide an opportunity to carry out independent research of the literature; to provide training in information retrieval and selection and the preparation of a critical appraisal of a particular topic; to promote the taking of responsibility for their own learning.

Intended Learning Outcomes

By the end of the module, successful students will be able to:

Know and comprehend in-depth a particular disease process.
Abstract and synthesise information.
Retrieve and evaluate information.
Process and present complex information in a concise and coherent format.
Study independently and work alone to achieve an objective.
Demonstrate time management and organisation of study and learning.


Study hours

08 Hours Tutorials
142 Hours Private study

Description of Module Assessment

1: Essay weighted 100%
ESSAY 4000-5000 WORDS



Version: (1.06B) Updated: 03/Oct/2013

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