Modules Offered in Semester II, 2009/2010

Institute of Medicine

Module Code

Module Name

Basic Epidemiology
Biostatistics 1
First Aid and Basic Life Support
Healthy Lifestyle
Interpreting Popular Media Reports on Health Research
Women’s Health
Evidence Based Practice For Health Professionals
Professional and Personal Skill Development 2
Genetics and Society
Sustainable Development
Body Structure and Function
Basic Biomedical Laboratory Skills 2
Histological Techniques
Medical Microbiology 1
Immunology
Haematology 1
Body Structure and Function
Health Assessment in Nursing
Body Structure and Function
Midwifery Care and Practice 2
Special Study Module 1 (SSM1)
Body Structure and Function

Type of Module

Breadth
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Degree Core
Major Core
Major Core
Major Core
Major Core
Major Core
Degree Core
Major Core
Degree Core
Major Core
Core
Core

Modular Credits

2
2
2
2
2
2
4
2
2
4
4
4
2
4
2
2
4
4
4
4
4
10

 

Module Code
Module Title

Type of Module

Modular Credits
Student Workload
Contact hours for timetabling
Prerequisite
Anti-requisite
GE-1401
Genetics and Society
Breadth
2
5
2
None
None

Aims/ Objectives/ Rationale:


To introduce students to the study of genetics and its applications in medicine, forensic science and biotechnology. The wide-ranging implications of genetics to society and ethical issues that arise from them will be discussed using examples and cases where appropriate. Students will have an understanding of how insight into the human genome and its related technological development could contribute to and change the way society lives and what these mean from the ethical point of view.

Module Content:


  • The module will introduce genes and genomes of human and other species that have been sequenced.
  • The Human Genome Project will be specifically discussed to give an understanding of how development and implementation of new genetic techniques have implications on society and ethics.
  • Topics such as designer babies, customised medicines and genetically-modified foods and their ethical and societal implications will be covered and discussed.
  • Genetic techniques used in solving crimes will also be covered and whether this always works for the betterment of lives and society will be discussed.
  • Human gene therapy and stem cells will be covered.

 

Assessment

Examination:
Course Work:
 
40% (SAQ) 

60%
(one essay 30% & one oral presentation 30%)