Unit information: Systems of the Body 2 in 2012/13

Unit name	Systems of the Body 2
Unit code	MEDI22120
Credit points	0
Level of study	I/5
Teaching block(s)	Academic Year (weeks 1 - 52)
Unit director	Professor. Harris
Open unit status	Not open
Pre-requisites	None
Co-requisites	None
School/department	Health Sciences Faculty Office
Faculty	Faculty of Health Sciences

Description including Unit Aims

Open to MB ChB students only.

Intended Learning Outcomes

• To accurately identify anatomical and histological structures related to the renal, nervous, endocrine and reproductive systems and to link structure with function.
• To describe the normal function of the renal, nervous, endocrine & reproductive systems at molecular, cellular, organ, system and whole animal level.
• To develop an understanding of how these different body systems interact in a healthy individual.
• To describe the body's defence mechanisms relevant to the systems above.
• To describe how different diseases may affect these systems and the scientific basis for common disease presentations.
• To describe the use, and underlying principles, of appropriate investigations for common disease presentations within these systems.
• To be able to outline the risk factors for common diseases of the systems above, ways of preventing disease and appropriate forms of management.
• To describe the safe and effective use of drugs in the treatment of such diseases, including an appreciation of the underlying pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, drug side effects/interactions, and non-prescribed medication. Also population effects such as the spread of antibiotic resistance.
• To observe, collect, analyse & interpret biomedical data in laboratory practicals, using scientific method and experimental design techniques as appropriate.
• To understand the anatomy and physiology relevant to the physical examination
• To provide accurate explanations of biomedical phenomena.
• To use knowledge of anatomy & physiology to aid interpretation of clinical investigations.
• Calculate appropriate drug doses including correct use of units.
• Be aware of relevant anatomy in carrying out practical procedures safely and effectively.

Assessment Information

• Best of 5 / MCQs
• EMQs
• Data Interpretation Question
• Oral Presentation
• Spot Tests