NUR-10058 - Biological Processes in Midwifery
Coordinator: Jennifer Cooper Tel: +44 1782 7 38140
Lecture Time: See Timetable...
Level: Level 4
Credits: 15
Study Hours: 150
School Office: 01782 556723

Programme/Approved Electives for 2022/23

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2022/23


Aims
During this module, students will learn the anatomical and physiological adaptations occurring throughout pregnancy of each body system influenced by physical, mechanical, genetic and hormonal factors.

Talis Aspire Reading List
Any reading lists will be provided by the start of the course.
http://lists.lib.keele.ac.uk/modules/nur-10058/lists

Intended Learning Outcomes

demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the anatomy, physiology and genetics of women and men throughout their reproductive life: 1
demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the anatomy, physiology and genetics of the fetus and the neonate: 1
demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the anatomy, physiology and epigenetics of infant feeding: 1
demonstrate effective use of digital technology to enhance learning: 1

Study hours

This module will comprise of 50 hrs of scheduled learning via either face-to-face, online or group work sessions, 100 hrs of independent study comprising 50 hours directed study related to module content and 50 hrs self directed and assessment preparation.

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Exam weighted 100%
1 hour unseen examination (MCQ)
This is an online multiple choice unseen examination. Students will be required to answer 40 questions over 60 minutes. The questions will be a mixture of single response answers and multiple response answers.