SHE level 11 SCQF credit points 15 ECTS credit points 7.5 Module code MMB130821 Module Leader Catherine Wright School School of Health and Life Sciences Subject Biological and Biomedical Sciences Trimester A (September start)
Summary of content This module will extend the student's knowledge of normal physiology relevant to all types of diabetes. This module will provide an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the macrovascular complications and selected microvascular complications of this disease along with the scientific basis for diagnosis, the genetic basis of the disease, acute diabetic emergencies and the pharmacological and non-pharmacological management of diabetes. Chronic complications of diabetes will be critically evaluated, in particular eye disease, wound healing, infection and depression. Treatment and support for these complications will be discussed.
Module details Syllabus arrow_forward Macrovascular complications: Mechanisms of vascular damage, hypertension, myocardial infarct mechanisms and therapeutics. Stroke - types and treatments and functional consequences. Peripheral vascular disease; consequences and therapies.
Learning outcomes arrow_forward On successful completion of the module the students should be able to:
Teaching / learning strategy arrow_forward A blended learning approach will be used in this module, utilising a wide range of teaching methods including lectures, tutorials and revision sessions. Lecture material will introduce the key theoretical concepts and principles, with the GCU virtual learning environment used to encourage student engagement through additional reading with materials provided by module tutors including web-links, supplementary videos and published scientific articles and reviews. The VLE will also be used to provide quizzes and other revision aids. Students will be encouraged to critically interpret data reported in scientific publications. Formative feedback will be given during the module, within 3 weeks of submission. Module tutors also offer face-face feedback regarding assessment if requested.
Indicative reading arrow_forward Transferrable skills arrow_forward The student's personal transferable skills should be extended in the following areas:
Module structure Activity Total hours Lectures 24 Tutorials 12 Practicals 0 Seminars 0 Independent Learning 96 Assessment 18 Placement 0
Assessment methods Component Duration Weighting Threshold Description Course Work001 100 45 CW1: Short essay questions
