Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25
None
Available as a Free Standing Elective
No
The module aims to enhance the students¿ evidence-based knowledge in why and how physiological processes of humans are measured and monitored, and to improve their analytical skills in different physiological measurement, diagnostics and therapy techniques.
This module draws on the basic principles of biological sensing within the research andclinical environments. Device design and engineering principles are discussed, withhands on assessment of several devices commonly used within clinical practice.Students will gain an appreciation for sensor device and/or biological test selection,based on patient sampling methods, accuracy and time restraints/requirements. Anumber of anatomical structures will be evaluated focusing on their use to measurephysiological properties, such as audiological and renal systems. Instrumentation usedby medics to assess such systems will be discussed in detail. A series of lectures andtutorials will bring the student to a level at which they can evaluate the selectionoptions for physiological measurement usage.
Aims
Lectures = 18Practical= 12Tutorials = 2 Private study and completion of assessments = 118Total = 150
Talis Aspire Reading ListAny reading lists will be provided by the start of the course.http://lists.lib.keele.ac.uk/modules/mte-40026/lists
Intended Learning Outcomes
Bachelors degree (or equivalent proof of training) in an approved discipline. Prerequisite for this module is an undergraduate course completion and pass in human physiology and anatomy, and/or basic engineering including electromagnetism (or equivalent proof of training). If this is not available the student will be required to attend the level 3 modules on Physiology and Anatomy (MTE-30001) or Engineering for Medical Applications (MTE-30003) as applicable, which run parallel with this module.
Description of Module Assessment
1: Unseen Exam weighted 70%Written examination3-hour unseen, written examination in which students will answer three long-answer questions from a selection. Examples of questions from previous exams will be made available to the students prior to the examination period.
2: Laboratory Practicals weighted 30%Written Laboratory ReportsStudents will write a laboratory report based on four parts of practical sessions with maximum words of 2000 words, undertaken assessing written style, understanding, reporting of results and interpretation.