LSC-20016 - Metabolism in Health and Disease

Coordinator: David Watson Tel: +44 1782 7 33676

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Level: Level 5

Credits: 15

Study Hours: 150

School Office: 01782 734414

Programme/Approved Electives for 2020/21

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2020/21

In this module you will explore the specialisation and interdependence of metabolism within the bodies of mammals, and of man, exploring the issues surrounding the changes in metabolism associated with inherited and acquired disease (including obesity, diabetes and cancer). The module is taught through a combination of lectures, laboratory classes, tutorials and private study. In the practical component of the module you will develop a more independent, enquiry-based approach, developing skills in experimental design in the form of a mini-project.

Aims

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

Talis Aspire Reading List
Any reading lists will be provided by the start of the course.
http://lists.lib.keele.ac.uk/modules/lsc-20016/lists

Intended Learning Outcomes

describe the metabolic relationships of the various tissues and organs of the mammalian body and discuss the responses of tissues to altered nutritional states and specific diseases: 1
discuss the specialised metabolic requirements of muscle, fat, liver and nervous tissue with respect to their normal function and in specific disease states: 1
explain the digestion, absorption and excretion of nutrients and other substances: 1
explain the role of hormones in the integration of metabolism and the maintenance of homeostasis: 1
describe the routes by which xenobiotics are processed in the liver and discuss the importance for pharmacology and pharmacokinetics: 1
communicate the results of an experimental project effectively in written form in the style of a full scientific laboratory report: 2
analyse and interpret data derived from experimental investigations using statistical packages and appropriate statistical tests: 2
2
locate and retrieve information from scientific literature:

Study hours

18 1-hour Lectures
02 Hours In-course formative assessments
40 Hours Laboratory work and associated tutorials
02 Hours Examination
88 Hours Private study/preparation for assessment

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Open Book Examination weighted 70%
Online open book exam
The paper will be released on KLE as a Word document at 9am on the morning of the exam and will comprise of short answer questions (60% contribution to exam) and one essay question from a choice of three (40% contribution to exam). Students should answer each question using Word, clearly labelling each question as they provide their answers. Work will be submitted to Turnitin no later than 5pm on the day of release. International students will be asked to notify the School if they need an extension due to different time zones. Although students have been given significant time to complete this exam script, we expect most students to spend no more than 2 hours. Answers should be as accurate and concise as possible. For short-answer questions, students should pay careful attention to the number of points that each question is worth. In general, we would expect only one or two sentences for each point. For essay-based questions, typical answers would be in the range of 500-750 words per question. We recommend that students do not exceed 750 words per essay-based question.

2: Laboratory Report weighted 30%
Laboratory exercises, report of 2500 words
2500 word laboratory report, written on an individual basis, based on experimental data provided for analysis, supported with online tutorial sessions for data analysis.

LSC-20016 - Module Specification School of Life Sciences Faculty of Natural Sciences

LSC-20016 - Module Specification
School of Life Sciences
Faculty of Natural Sciences