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On completion of this module students should be able to:- Demonstrate an understanding of the physiological mechanisms of respiration and respiratory control.- Explain co-ordinated responses of the respiratory system to changes in arterial blood gases and pH.- Explain the respiratory changes observed in response to chronic hypoxia.- Describe the respiratory control system in response to changes in oxygen supply and demand.- Understand how Pulmonary Function can be clinically assessed.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 20 |
Practical | 2 |
Specified Learning Activities | 20 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 78 |
Total | 120 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Essay: Essay assignment 2 | Varies over the Trimester | n/a | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 30 |
Presentation: Presentation | Varies over the Trimester | n/a | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 40 |
Essay: Essay assignment 1 | Varies over the Trimester | n/a | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 30 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Autumn | No |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
Feedback will be available at the request of the student following publication of final grades
Name | Role |
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Dr Julie Freeman | Tutor |
Professor Paul McLoughlin | Tutor |