Unit name | Anatomy and physiology of organs affected by CPB |
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Unit code | SOCSM0020 |
Credit points | 20 |
Level of study | M/7 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12) |
Unit director | Dr. Becky Foster |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
None |
Co-requisites |
None |
School/department | Bristol Medical School |
Faculty | Faculty of Health Sciences |
This unit aims to introduce theoretical aspects of anatomy and physiology that are highly relevant to Perfusion Science. The following human organs and systems will be outlined brain, heart, circulation, blood, lung, kidney, liver and gut. This unit will provide a comprehensive background on anatomy and physiology in the context of Perfusion Science.
A full knowledge of the normal function of the systems and organs of the body is an essential part of understanding the basis of the presentations of the diseases that affect them and is a basic requirement for all who are involved in medical or biological studies. This unit aims to examine the physiological functions of the major systems in the body relevant to Perfusion Science.
Coursework (contributing a total of 60% to the unit) consisting of:
Please note that students will be given feedback on all coursework assessments.
Written exam (contributing a total of 40% to the unit) consisting of:
The overall pass-mark for the unit will be 50%. However, students will be required to reach a minimum standard in both their coursework and their written exam; only 5% compensation between the total coursework element and the total exam element will be allowed.
Gravlee, G.P. et al (2006) Cardiopulmonary Bypass: Principle and Practice. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Whitlock S.A. (2012) Immunhematology for Medical Laboratory Technicians. Delmar
Underwood, J.C.E. (2009) General and Systematic Pathology. Churchill Livingston (3rd ed.)
Guyton, A.G. & Hand, J.E., (2010) Textbook of Medical Physiology. W.B. Saunders (10th ed.)
Essential and recommended reading as indicated by each lecturer