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 |
Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | This course aims to explore the complexity of the biological basis of health and illness, providing the students with a sound understanding of the application of biological principles to nursing practice. |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2013/14 Semester 1, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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Learn enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
Web Timetable |
Web Timetable |
| Course Start Date |
18/09/2013 |
| Breakdown of Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
200
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Lecture Hours 20,
Summative Assessment Hours 2,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
174 )
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| Additional Notes |
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| Breakdown of Assessment Methods (Further Info) |
Written Exam
50 %,
Coursework
50 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Exam Information |
| Exam Diet |
Paper Name |
Hours:Minutes |
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| Main Exam Diet S1 (December) | Applied Clinical Biology | 2:00 | | | | Resit Exam Diet (August) | | 2:00 | | |
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. |
Assessment Information
| 1 course paper 2,500 - 3,000 words and one 2 hour examination |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
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| Syllabus |
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| Transferable skills |
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| Reading list |
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| Study Abroad |
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| Study Pattern |
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| Keywords | nursing practice, bioloby, homeostasis |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Colin Chandler
Tel: (0131 6)51 5168
Email: Colin.Chandler@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Miss Kirsty Gardner
Tel: (0131 6)50 3889
Email: Kirsty.Gardner@ed.ac.uk |
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