Course Details in 2024/25 Session

Module Title	Foundations of Medical Science and Practice 3: Immunology, Health Care Provision, Cardiovascular and Renal Science
School	Institute of Clinical Sciences
Department	Birmingham Medical School
Module Code	01 26400
Module Lead	Qulsom Fazil
Level	Intermediate Level
Credits	40
Semester	Semester 1
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Lecture-106 hours Tutorial-40 hours Practical Classes and workshops-16 hours Guided independent study-238 hours Total: 400 hours
Exclusions
Description	The module is formed of 4 ‘core’ components, designed by a team of academics, researchers and clinicians teaching and practising in their specialisms, which in part build on material covered in Semester 1 and 2. These four elements cover: Cardiovascular system Students will learn about the development, anatomy and histology of the heart and blood vessels and be able to describe common congenital defects. They will learn about cardiac topography including in relation to palpation, auscultation, imaging and other diagnostic procedures. Immunology, Infection and Haematology Defence against the threat of infection is a prerequisite for a normal life. In this module, students will become familiar with the innate and adaptive immune responses and the key molecules, cells and pathways associated with them. They will learn of the beneficial roles of the immune system in the defence against infection and its pathological roles in hypersensitivity, autoimmunity and transplant rejection. Students will also learn what happens when the normal function of the immune system is disrupted through congenital or acquired immunodeficiency. Students will become familiar with the microbial world and the common pathogenic microorganisms. They will learn how infections are spread and how they are controlled, at the level of molecules, cells, individuals and populations. They will familiarize themselves with the molecular mechanisms underlying the pathogenesis of infection, the principles of selective toxicity and vaccination and the mechanisms by which microorganisms evade our attempts at infection control and gain resistance to anti-microbial chemotherapy. The crucial role of the bone marrow in the formation of the cell-derived components of the blood will be covered, as will the functions of these components in health and disease. Students will be introduced to coagulation and coagulopathy. Renal and urinary system A thorough understanding of the renal and urinary system is essential for prospective doctors, regardless of which speciality is ultimately chosen. This is because the kidneys, which are usually thought of as excretory organs, actually have a whole lot of different functions. First and foremost, they are regulatory organs, controlling the volume and composition of all of the body fluids, and playing a crucial role in acid-base regulation. Secondly, they are important endocrine organs, producing hormones and humoral agents which influence most other body systems, including the cardiovascular system, the musculoskeletal system and the digestive system. Health Services, Chronic Illness and Disability During this component students will learn to recognise differences in provision between acute, chronic, primary, secondary and voluntary care services and show an understanding of how these services are planned, organised, resourced, allocated and evaluated. They will develop an of an awareness of epidemiological and risk factors related to infectious disease and chronic illness and how they impact on prevalence, management, prevention and health promotion. Students will learn about the different approaches to defining and understanding disability and an awareness of different perspectives from patients, carers, clinicians, voluntary and statutory bodies and an understanding of the impact and experience of chronic illness and disability on patients, families, carers and health care professionals and be able to critically appraise literature to support this understanding. Students will develop a knowledge of good ethical, legal and clinical practice in providing and managing health care and promoting optimum health for those living with chronic illness and disability.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Doctor as a Scholar and a Scientist Show a knowledge of the structural relationship and functioning of the heart. Show a knowledge of the morphology and functioning of the circulation. Show a knowledge of how certain classes of drugs affect the cardiovascular system. Show a knowledge of the reflex regulation of the cardiovascular system. Demonstrate an understanding of the interactions between humans and potentially pathogenic microorganisms Describe the barriers to infection, the innate immune response and inflammation Describe the anatomical and cellular components of the immune system and the key features of the adaptive immune response Describe the role of immune system in disease Describe the links between the bone marrow, thymus; haemopoiesis and cell-derived components of the blood in health and disease Demonstrate an understanding of the functional anatomy and histology of the renal and urinary system Demonstrate an integrated understanding of the functional properties of the renal and urinary system. Understand the role of the kidneys in controlling the composition and volume of the body fluids. Demonstrate an understanding of bladder function and the control of micturition. Demonstrate an understanding of the role of the kidneys as endocrine organs. Demonstrate an appreciation of the common pathological processes that can affect the renal and urological system, and their manifestations and management. Demonstrate an understanding of the impact and experience of chronic illness and disability on patients, families, carers and health care professionals and be able to critically appraise literature to support this understanding. Doctor as a Practitioner Show knowledge of common cardiovascular disorders and their pharmacological management. Demonstrate an appreciation of the common pathological processes that can affect the renal and urological system, and their manifestations and management. Recognise differences in provision between acute, chronic, primary, secondary and voluntary care services and show an understanding of how these services are planned, organised, resourced, allocated and evaluated. Demonstrate of an awareness of epidemiological and risk factors related to infectious disease and chronic illness and how they impact on prevalence, management, prevention and health promotion. Doctor as a Professional Demonstrate an understanding of relevant ethical, legal, economic, political, epidemiological, psychological and sociological concepts concerning health care provision. Demonstrate an awareness of different approaches to defining and understanding disability and an awareness of different perspectives from patients, carers, clinicians, voluntary and statutory bodies. Demonstrate knowledge of good ethical, legal and clinical practice in providing and managing health care and promoting optimum health for those living with chronic illness and disability.
Assessment	26400-01 : Foundation 3 Overall : Exam (School Arranged) - Written Unseen (100%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	EXAM: MCQ (N=100), VSAQ (N=30), SAQ (N=13) ABREVIATION KEY: MCQ = multiple choice question//SAQ = short Answer question//VSAQ = very short answer question
Other	FrED requirement to have 50% coursework waived as exams can run online
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