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Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Understanding the Body 1
Module Code	NS133
School	School of Nursing and Human Sciences
Online Module Resources
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Sean Duffy Semester 2: Sean Duffy Autumn: Sean Duffy
Module Teacher	Sean Duffy
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

The purpose of this module is to introduce the student to the basic concepts of chemistry, cell biology, biochemistry, human genetics, medical microbiology and immunology as they pertain to nursing practice. The module will also introduce the structural and funcitonal organisation of the human body and will introduce basic concepts around tissues and cells. The module will be delivered in lecture format.

Learning Outcomes

1. Explain the basic principles of Human Genetics
2. Explain the basic principles of Chemistry
3. Explain the basic principles of Cell Biology and Biochemistry
4. Explain the basic principles of Microbiology and Immunology
5. Describe the structural and functional organisation of the Human Body
6. Describe the four primary tissue types
7. Describe in detail the functional characterstics of blood cells, cardiac cells and neurons

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	35	No Description
Independent learning	90	Associated reading and online resources
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Human Genetics.
Chemistry.

Cell Biology and Biochemistry.
Microbiology and Immunology.

Structural and functional organisation of the Human Body.
Tissue.

Functional characteristics of blood cells, cardiac cells and neurons.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	%	Examination Weight	100%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List