Module manager: Piruthivi Sukumar
Email: p.sukumar@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 Jul to 31 Aug View Timetable
Year running 2024/25
GPA of 2.5 (US) or equivalent and enrolled at a university
This module is not approved as a discovery module
The rising prevalence of cardiovascular diseases, including heart attacks and strokes, as well as diabetes, is a critical global health concern. This module provides an introduction to these complex health issues. You will explore the essential basics of the cardiovascular system's functioning and the intricate regulation of glucose and energy within the human body. You'll delve into the pressing need for innovation in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of patients, emphasizing a multidisciplinary approach.
The objectives of this module are to provide a basic understanding of the causes of different types of disease affecting cardiovascular system, together with information about how evidence for this is gathered, for students with limited biological/medical background.
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following learning outcomes relevant to the subject:
1. Identify the basic functional anatomy and working physiology of the cardiovascular system.
2. Investigate and describe the most common cardiovascular diseases.
3. Explore basic cardiovascular diagnostic tools and treatment modalities including prevention.
4. Explain the basic concepts of blood sugar control including the need for it and explore the basic treatment options for diabetes and hypertension including prevention.
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following skills learning outcomes:
1. Literature skills – searching, identifying and evaluating biomedical literature
2. Healthy life – basic understanding of prevention and early diagnosis of cardiovascular diseases
3. Analytical and Scientific Presentation
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fieldwork | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Fieldwork | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Seminar | 8 | 3 | 24 |
| Independent online learning hours | 15 | ||
| Private study hours | 43 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 42 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 100 | ||
Participation in the discussion at the start of each teaching session on the topic discussed in the previous lecture.
One-to-one discussion with the tutor during the tutor’s office hours.
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Course work | 80 |
| Presentation | Group Presentation | 20 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
There is no reading list for this module
Last updated: 2/29/2024
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