Unit name | Foundations of Health and Wellbeing |
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Unit code | EENGM0017 |
Credit points | 30 |
Level of study | M/7 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24) |
Unit director | Dr. Hanna Kristiina Isotalus |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
Only students entering on Engineering and Computer Science stream |
Co-requisites |
None |
School/department | School of Engineering Mathematics and Technology |
Faculty | Faculty of Engineering |
This Unit aims to describe a range of physiological processes, their impact on health, wellbeing and care, and the globally important conditions and diseases linked to them. A focus for each system will be on aspects of physiology where digital systems could make an impact especially in a community context, whether that be through monitoring, aiding diagnosis, decision making or behaviour change.
Unit content:
Having completed this unit, the student is expected to:
This unit will consist of a combination of teaching and learning methods including key lectures, group seminars and structured reflection.
TB1 Assessment
1 x essay – 25%
TB2 Assessment
1 x essay – 25%
1 x Assessment – 50%
All assessments test all ILOs
Selected literature, references and online material will be provided at the start of the unit