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Module Title |
Biosciences for Nursing Practice
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Module Code |
NS119
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School |
School of Nursing and Human Sciences
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Online Module Resources
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Level |
1
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Credit Rating |
5
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None
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Module Aims
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The aim of this module is to enable the student to develop an understanding of the structure and organisation of the human body, chemistry and cell biochemistry, human genetics and medical microbiology as they pertain to nursing practice.
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Learning Outcomes
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It is intended that at the end of this module the student will be able to: • Describe the structure and organisation of the human body. • Demonstrate an understanding of basic Chemistry and Biochemistry and their relevance to the study of Anatomy and Physiology. • Demonstrate an understanding of the structure and function of eukaryotic cells. • Demonstrate a knowledge of different cell types and their functions . • Understand the basic principles of Human Genetics. • Demonstrate a knowledge of different tissue, glands and membranes • Describe the development, structure and function of the Nervous system • Describe the development, structure and function of the Musculoskeletal system. • Demonstrate a working knowledge of Microbiology in clinical practice. • Acquire a foundation for Biological Sciences level 2
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Indicative Time Allowances
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Hours
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Lectures |
31
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Tutorials |
3
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Laboratories |
5
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Seminars |
5
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Independent Learning Time |
31
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Total |
75
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NOTE
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Assume that a 5 credit module load represents approximately 75 hours' work, which includes all teaching, in-course assignments, laboratory work or other specialised training and an estimated private learning time associated with the module.
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Indicative Syllabus
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• Introduction to human anatomy and physiology: structure and functional organisation, characteristics of life, homeostasis, anatomical positions, body cavities and regions. • Chemical basis of life: basic chemistry, chemical reactions, acids and basis, chemical constituents of cells. • Structure and function of eukaryotic cells: cell membrane, nucleus, cytoskeleton, movement through the cell membrane, cell metabolism and cell division. • Cellular metabolism: control of metabolic reactions, energy for metabolic reactions, metabolic pathways and nucleic acid and proteins synthesis. • Human genetics: hereditary and variation, chromosomes and abnormalities in chromosome structure, genes, mutations and recombinations. • Structure and function of muscle cells, cardiac cells and white blood cells. • Structure and function of tissues, glands, membranes including epithelial, connective, muscle and nervous tissue. • Development, Structure and function of the musculoskeletal system. • Development, Structure and functions of the nervous system. • Micro-organisms and diseases, response of the body to infection, treating infectious diseases, infection control policies and preventing infection in hospitals. Summary Information for Transcript of Training Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology. Genetics; Cell Biology and Biochemistry; Chemistry; Introduction to Microbiology
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| Assessment | | Continuous Assessment | 20% | Examination Weight | 80% |
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Indicative Reading List
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Essential: Seeley, R., Stephens, T. & Tate, P. (2005) Essentials of Anatomy & Physiology, 5th Edition International Edition London: McGraw-Hill. Wilson, J. (2001) Infection Control in Clinical Practice, London: Balliere Tindall. Neill S. and Knowles H. (2004) The Biology of Child Health; A Reader in Development and Assessment. Palgrave Macmillan Supplementary: Chamley, C., Carson, P., Chokkar, B., Sandwell, W.M. and Randall, D. 2005. Developmental Anatomy and Physiology of Children: A Practical Approach. London: Churchill Livingstone . Gilbert (1996) The A-Z reference Book of Syndromes and inherited disorders London: Chapman & Hall. Gould, D. and Brooker, C. (2000) Applied microbiology for Nurses London: Palgrave Macmillan Holum, J.R. (2002) Fundamentals of General and Organic Chemistry 6th Edition London:Wiley Jones, (1996) Genetics for beginners Totem. Lyons Jones, K. (1997) Smiths recognizable patterns of Human Malformation, 5th Edition London: M.B. Saunders. MacGregor J. 2000. Introduction to the Anatomy and Physiology of children. London Routledge. Mims, C., Roitt, I.,Playfair, J., Wakelin, D., & Williams, R. (1998) Medical Microbiology 2nd Edition London: Mosby Incorporated. Saladin, K.S. (2000) Anatomy and physiology International Edition McGraw-Hill. Sheir, D., Butler, J. and Lewis R (2000) Hole’s essential of human anatomy and physiology International Edition McGraw-Hill. Sherman, A., Sherman, S.J. & Russi, L. (1999) Basic Concepts of Chemistry UK: Houghton Mifflin. Timberlake, K.C. (2004) Chemistry: An Introduction to General, Organic and Biological Chemistry U.S.A. Benjamin Cummings. Tortora, G. and Grabowski, S.R. (2002) Principles of anatomy and physiology New York: Harper Collins. Wilson (2000) Clinical Microbiology: An introduction for Healthcare Professionals London: Baillere Tindall.
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Programme or List of Programmes
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| BNCG | BSc in Children's & General Nursing |
| BNGN | BSc in Nursing (General) |
| BNID | BSc in Nursing (Intellectual Disability) |
| BNPY | BSc in Nursing (Psychiatric) |
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