Undergraduate Course: Applied Clinical Biology (NUST10026)
Course Outline
School |
School of Health in Social Science |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Not available to visiting students |
Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 10 (Year 1 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
Home subject area |
Nursing Studies |
Other subject area |
None |
Course website |
None
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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
Course description |
This course aims to explore the complexity of the bilogical basis of health and illness, providing the students with a sound understanding of the application of bilogical principles to nursing practice. |
Course Delivery Information
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Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 1, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
Central | Lecture | | 1-11 | | | 14:00 - 15:50 | | |
First Class |
Week 1, Wednesday, 14:00 - 15:50, Zone: Central. Lecture Theatre 1, Business School in Bristo Place |
Exam Information |
Exam Diet |
Paper Name |
Hours:Minutes |
Stationery Requirements |
Comments |
Main Exam Diet S1 (December) | Applied Clinical Biology | 2:00 | 2 x 8 sides | | Resit Exam Diet (August) | | 2:00 | 2 x 8 sides | 2008 only |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
1.Demonstrate a critical understanding of biology and biological principles applied to the clinical setting within the adult nursing.
2.Demonstrate the relevance of homeostasis and
homeostatic mechanisms to nursing practice
3.Demonstrate a critical appreciation of the concept of
stress
4.Demonstrate a critical appreciation of a systems
approach to biological concepts
5.Integrate the knowledge and understanding of the
identified biological systems with the clinical reality
of health and illness.
6.Demonstrate the transferability of knowledge of
biological principles to systems not addressed
specifically within the course.
7.Extend knowledge and understanding, with self directed
study to other systems of the body not addressed in
this particular course
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Assessment Information
1 course paper 2,500 - 3,000 words and one 2 hour examination |
Special Arrangements
None |
Additional Information
Academic description |
Not entered |
Syllabus |
Not entered |
Transferable skills |
Not entered |
Reading list |
Not entered |
Study Abroad |
Not entered |
Study Pattern |
Not entered |
Keywords |
nursing practice, bioloby, homeostasis |
Contacts
Course organiser |
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Course secretary |
Miss Martina Dankova
Tel: (0131 6)50 3889
Email: Martina.Dankova@ed.ac.uk |
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13 January 2011 6:25 am
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