Module Specification
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module.
Title SPECIALISED BODY SYSTEMS: DEVELOPMENT, DISEASE AND REGENERATION
Code LIFE332
Coordinator Dr EG Laird
Musculoskeletal Biology I
Elizabeth.Laird@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2016-17 Level 6 FHEQ Second Semester 15

Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements):
LIFE219; LIFE235; LIFE205; ORLIFE204  

Modules for which this module is a pre-requisite:
 

Co-requisite modules:
 

Linked Modules:
 

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours 27.5
This refers to timetabled lecture sessions consisting of two 1-hour lectures separated by an informal small group discussion.
        2.5
The final timetabled session will comprise a revision session ahead of the exams. It will consist of an explanation of the structure of the exam paper as well as a question and answer session on all topics.
30
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 120
TOTAL HOURS 150

Assessment
EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Unseen Written Exam  120  Semester 2  70  Yes    Written examination consisting of a mixture of essays and short answer questions 
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Coursework  One page of A4 plus   Semester 2  30  Yes  Standard UoL penalty applies  Structured written and illustrated exercise Notes (applying to all assessments) Assessment 2 comprises a diagram limited to one side of A4 summarising 2-4 lectures and a short 250 word written summary. For assessment 2 there will be a formative assessment opportunity ahead of the summative coursework with feedback provided in an additional formative feedback session as detailed under activities. 

Aims

To broaden students'' concepts of regional anatomy to an appreciation of the function of specialised body systems and the investigative approaches taken by scientific enquiry.

To introduce the topic of immunology and provide students with an understanding of the anatomy and function of the immune system in key body systems.

To develop in students a knowledge of the development of specialised body systems, how they may malfunction in disease and their potential for regeneration.

Learning Outcomes

To compare the functional anatomy of the immune system to regional anatomical structures.

To review the development of specialised body systems.

To explain the characteristics of disease in specialised body systems.

To evaluate the potential of specialised body systems to regenerate.

To predict how current scientific methods may lead to discoveries that could promote the health of specialised body systems.

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Lecture - This refers to timetabled lecture sessions consisting of two 1-hour lectures separated by an informal small group discussion.

Formative Feedback (e.g. peer, revision sessions) - The final timetabled session will comprise a revision session ahead of the exams. It will consist of an explanation of the structure of the exam paper as well as a question and answer session on all topics.

Formative Feedback (e.g. peer, revision sessions) - Session to provide feedback on the formative in-course assessment ahead of assesment 2.

Syllabus
1  1. Musculoskeletal System

 - Development, ageing and regeneration potential of collagenous tissues
 - Tendon and ligament structure, injury and repair
 - Unique features of the morphology of the human musculoskeletal system

2. Overview of Immunology

 - Introduction to Immunology
 - Anatomy of lymphoid tissue and leukocyte trafficking/recirculation

3. Digestive System

 - Homeostasis and disease of the digestive tract
 - Architecture of the intestinal immune system

4. Respiratory System

 - Anatomy and infection of the respiratory system
 - Asthma

5. Urogenital System
 - Kidney stem cells and regeneration
 - Renal transplantation immunology

Each sub-topic is covered in a 3 hour session split into two lectures with an interactive break allowing for discussion and questions/answer sessions in small groups.

Recommended Texts
Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module.
Explanation of Reading List:

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