Course Details in 2023/24 Session

Module Title	Cells and Cancer (Integrated Case Based Learning 1)
School	Institute of Clinical Sciences
Department	Birmingham Medical School
Module Code	01 21054
Module Lead	Dr Nicola Young
Level	Intermediate Level
Credits	20
Semester	Semester 1
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Restrictions	MBChB Graduate Entry Course
Contact Hours	Lecture-18 hours Tutorial-36 hours Practical Classes and workshops-20 hours Guided independent study-30 hours Total: 104 hours
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Description	This module is one of seven similar modules, seven of which constitute the first year programme, with the eighth running alongside clinical experience in the second year. The PBL approach enables students to reframe and elaborate their existing learning while achieving deep learning of new concepts. The cases used will require students to learn about concepts from the biological and non-biological sciences in application to medicine, building an enhanced and relevant science base from which to begin the development of clinical skills.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module the student should be able to: Demonstrate an understanding of the structure and function of cells, their organisation into tissues and the importance of tissues to the operation of systems. Demonstrate an understanding of the nature of the genome, how it is maintained and expressed. Demonstrate an understanding of the causes of cancer at an environmental and genetic level, the consequences of mutation and the features of cancer. Demonstrate a basic understanding of approaches to the diagnosis / treatment of cancer, recognising the importance of tumour type. Describe the links between the bone marrow, thymus; haemopoiesis and cell-derived components of the blood in health and disease. Demonstrate an understanding of stem cell biology as a current and future aspect of medicine. Demonstrate a developing understanding of the anatomy, physiology and pathology of the musculoskeletal system. Demonstrate a sense of responsibility for their own learning that will support their continuing academic and professional development. Recognise the value of co-operative group learning and demonstrate a willingness to share their own knowledge, experience and insights with other members of their learning group.
Assessment	21054-05 : Cells and Cancer Overall Module Mark : Exam (School Arranged) - Mixed (100%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	EXAM: MCQ (N=20), SAQ (N=7), VSAQ (N=10) (50% online) EXAM: MCQ (N=20), SAQ (N=7), VSAQ (N=10) (50% online) ABREVIATION KEY: MCQ = multiple choice question//SAQ = short Answer question//VSAQ = very short answer question
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