Module Code - Title:
NM4173
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BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES APPLIED TO NURSING & MIDWIFERY 3
Year Last Offered:
2025/6
Hours Per Week:
Grading Type:
N
Prerequisite Modules:
Rationale and Purpose of the Module:
The aim of this module is to provide students with a foundation for understanding the digestive and urinary systems, human genetics, inheritance, embryology and development considered essential for the study of reproductive health and genetic disorders.
Syllabus:
Anatomy and physiology of the urinary system, digestive system and reproductive system. Gamete formation, fertilisation. Embryology: pre-embryonic, embryonic and foetal development and growth. The nature of DNA, genes, alleles, chromosomes, biological basis of heredity. Biological basis of genetic mutations and inherited conditions; genetic disorders, dominant and recessive conditions. New born screening. Genetic screening and counselling. Chromosomal disorders including autosomal abnormalities, sex chromosomal abnormalities, changes in chromosome structure. Implications for the person, their family and nursing and midwifery practice.
Learning Outcomes:
Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)
Describe the anatomy and physiology of the digestive, urinary system and reproductive systems.
Describe the influence of gamete formation, fertilisation and embryology on reproduction.
Discuss how genetic and chromosomal abnormalities influence disease progression.
Affective (Attitudes and Values)
Value the impact of genetic and embryological conditions on the person and their family.
Psychomotor (Physical Skills)
Demonstrate proficiency in the completion of laboratory based exercises and manuals associated with anatomy and physiology laboratory sessions.
How the Module will be Taught and what will be the Learning Experiences of the Students:
The teaching styles will be diverse and include lectures , laboratory sessions, interactive learning activities and recommended reading. Students will become more knowledgeable on foundations of biological sciences that inform effective nursing and midwifery practice. Through tailored laboratories and assessment mechanisms, students will be encouraged to learn collaboratively. Students will be encouraged to proactively engage in self-directed study to support their learning of the application of physiology and pathophysiology to nursing and midwifery practice.
This module will reflect relevant and current research and evidence.
Research Findings Incorporated in to the Syllabus (If Relevant):
Prime Texts:
Tortora, G. J. and Derrickson, B. (2014)
Principles of anatomy and physiology, 14th ed.
, Oxford: Wiley
Colbert, B.J., Ankney, J., Lee, K.T., Steggall, M. and Dingle, M. (2012)
Anatomy and physiology for nursing and health care professionals, 2nd ed.
, London: Pearsons.
Other Relevant Texts:
Nelson, D.L. and Cox, M. (2013)
Principles of biochemistry
, US: W.H. Freeman. ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿
Programme(s) in which this Module is Offered:
BSMIDWUFA - MIDWIFERY
BSNUGEUFA - NURSING (GENERAL)
BSNUIDUFA - NURSING (INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY)
BSNUMHUFA - NURSING (MENTAL HEALTH)
Semester(s) Module is Offered:
Autumn
Module Leader:
jason.bennett@ul.ie