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 Academic Year: | 2016/7 |
| Owning Department/School: | Department of Biology & Biochemistry |
| Credits: | 3 [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] |
| Notional Study Hours: | 60 |
| Level: | Intermediate (FHEQ level 5) |
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| Assessment Summary: | EX 80%, PR 20% |
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| Requisites: |
Before taking this module you must take BB10005 AND take BB10006 AND take HL10034 AND take HL10182
While taking this module you must take BB20023 AND take BB20024 |
| Description:
| Aims: To introduce students to the study and diagnosis of disease. Learning Outcomes: After taking this course the student should be able to: * Describe the normal functioning of human cells, tissues and organs, including the immune and endocrine systems * Describe the normal development of the human body * Explain the major molecular processes that lead to cellular repair and death * Explain the development and progress of neoplasia and endocrine and developmental disorders Skills: Knowledge and understanding T/F/A, Intellectual skills F/A, Written communication T/F/A, Numeracy F/A, Data acquisition, handling, and analysis T/F/A, Information technology T/F/A, Practical skills T/F/A, Problem solving T/F/A, Working independently and group working F/A Content: Healthy cell and tissue structure and functions; Organised growth of cells and tissues (differentiation and development); Cell injury and death (apoptosis and necrosis); Defence mechanisms (innate and acquired); Cellular and tissue responses to damage; Infectious agents and pathogenic effects; Neoplasia; Endocrine disorders; Developmental disorders. |
| Programme availability: |
BB20223 is Compulsory on the following programmes:Department of Biology & Biochemistry
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