Module Specification
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Title Advanced Skills and Contemporary Themes in Anatomical Science
Code LIFE347
Coordinator Dr LE Swan
Cellular and Molecular Physiology
Laura.Swan@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2016-17 Level 6 FHEQ First Semester 15

Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements):
LIFE218; LIFE219; LIFE220; LIFE235  

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 5
These refer to guest lectures from industry, the health services and commercial contacts, describing career opportunities
18
These refer to seminars discussing the latest technologies and contemporary themes in anatomical science
5
This refers to timetabled group tutorials
    5
These refer to timetabled workshops
33
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 117
TOTAL HOURS 150

Assessment
EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Unseen Written Exam  2h  1  60  Yes  Standard UoL penalty applies  Written exam Notes (applying to all assessments) Assessment 1 will a written assignment. Assessment 2 will be a critique of a scientific paper. Assessment 3 will be a communication to lay audience (poster or wiki or lay summary) on a topical science news item or science policy. Assessment 4 will be a written examination. 
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Coursework  2000 words  1  20  Yes  Standard UoL penalty applies  Essay 
Coursework  1000 words  1  10  Yes  Standard UoL penalty applies  Paper critique 
Coursework  500-1000 words  Semester 1  10  Yes  Standard UoL penalty applies  Poster or Wiki 

Aims

  • To enhance the core skills acquired in Levels 4 and 5, including both scientific (presentational and communication) and employability skills, and to provide advice on careers and career development in anatomy

  • To enable students to evaluate the latest scientific literature and technologies in anatomical science and topical ethical issues of particular concern to anatomists, and to apply these skills to report and essay writing

  • To enhance the problem-solving skills, by data analysis exercises in relation to experimental methods in anatomy, and develop a deeper understanding of topical issues in the subject

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    Learning Outcomes

    To access and critically evaluate scientific literature within the area of anatomical sciences

    To communicate scientific facts and data to both expert and lay audiences

    To evaluate current technologies and topical issues within anatomical sciences
    To evaluate ethical issues in scientific research and be aware of public concerns

    Teaching and Learning Strategies

    Lecture - These refer to guest lectures from industry, the health services and commercial contacts, describing career opportunities

    Seminar - These refer to seminars discussing the latest technologies and contemporary themes in anatomical science

    Tutorial - This refers to timetabled group tutorials

    Workshop - These refer to timetabled workshops

    Syllabus
    1 

    I:  Historical Perspective

    History of Anatomy; changing  attitudes to dissection; displaying body parts (for ‘public entertainment’, museums,  galleries); tissue banks; organ donation
                                 
    Evolution of the ‘Human Tissue Act’; anatomical science in law, public policy
                                 
    II:  Ethical Issues
                                 
    Ethics of research (consent, experimental/control groups, clinical trials abroad, tis sue storage and donation for research)
    Fraud in research (‘use and abuse’ of statistics?)
    Particular bioethical and neuroethical concerns for anatomists?
     
    III:  Contemporary themes in anatomical scien ce

    Musculoskeletal Biology; Neurobiology; Imaging techniques (from microanatomy to fMRI)
                     
    IV:  Science Communication

    Writing for different audiences 
    Science and the media (writing press releases; press conferences)
     
    V:  Careers in anatomical science

    Academia, teaching, business, museums, NHS, journalism, media
    Enhancing ‘employability’ (CV design; skills,  competencies and interests; interview techniques; commercial awareness)
     

    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: