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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2010 - 2011
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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 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
On completion of this module and following a period of personal study the student will be able to: Describe the structure and functions of eukaryotic cells. Describe the structure and organisation of the human body Describe the structure and functions of cells, tissues, glands and membranes of the human body Describe the development, structure and function of the Nervous system and the Musculoskeletal system Discuss the basic concepts of Chemistry Biochemistry and Cell Biology and their relevance to the study of Anatomy and Physiology. Explain the basic principles of Human Genetics Describe the basic principles of microbiology and the prevention of infection in a healthcare | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Indicative Syllabus | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Introduction to human anatomy and physiology: structure and functional organisation, characteristics of life, homeostasis, anatomical positions, body cavities and regions.
Structure and function of tissues, glands, membranes including epithelial, connective, muscle and nervous tissue. Structure and function of muscle cells, cardiac cells and white blood cells.
Development, Structure and function of the musculoskeletal system
Development, Structure and functions of the nervous system. Chemical basis of life: basic chemistry, atoms, bonding and water: acids bases and pH: buffers and the body 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. Micro-organisms and diseases, response of the body to infection, treating infectious diseases, infection control policies and preventing infection in healthcare settings | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Indicative Reading List | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Essential: Foss, M & Farine, T. (2007) Science in Nursing and Healthcare 2nd Edition : Pearson Education Ltd. Neill S. and Knowles H. (2004) The Biology of Child Health; A Reader in Development and Assessment. Palgrave Macmillan Seeley, R., Stephens, T. & Tate, P. (2005) Essentials of Anatomy & Physiology, 5th Edition International Edition | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Supplementary:
London Gilbert (1996) The A-Z reference Book of Syndromes and inherited disorders London Gould, D. and Brooker, C. (2000) Applied microbiology for Nurses London Holum, J.R. (2002) Fundamentals of General and Organic Chemistry 6th Edition London 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 Sheir, D., Butler Timberlake, K.C. (2004) Chemistry: An Introduction to General, Organic and Biological Chemistry Benjamin Cummings. London | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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