BM4301: THE SCIENCE OF AGING-FROM CRADLE TO GRAVE (2022-2023)

Last modified: 31 Jul 2023 11:19

Course Overview

this course integrates advanced physiological concepts across the continuum of life;
fundamental biomedical scientists meet with advanced clinical practitioners to facilitate an enquiry and interest based learning experience;
with an aging population and ever increasing number of children with complex health challenges, you will be prepared to progress along a range of careers threads and understand the dynamic interplay between individuals and their changing physiological, psychological, pharmacological and biochemical needs for lifelong health and wellbeing;
state of the art practical classes deliver hands on science and clinical skills to develop professional preparation and knowledge based practice

Course Details

Study Type	Undergraduate	Level	4
Term	First Term	Credit Points	15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits)
Campus	Aberdeen	Sustained Study	No
Co-ordinators	Professor Derek Scott

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

Any Undergraduate Programme
One of Intercalating or PY3002 Integrative Physiology (Passed) or SR3504 Sports & Exercise Science (Passed) or SR3508 Clinical Exercise Physiology (Passed)
One of Programme Level 3 or Programme Level 4 or Programme Level 5

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

None.

Are there a limited number of places available?

Course Description

This course is designed to provide advanced knowledge and insight, based on current scientific research, in the issues associated with the process of aging. Common diseases that are highly prevalent in the elderly will be investigated and lifestyle approaches that could affect those diseases will be considered.

Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

More Information about Week Numbers

Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 30 August 2024 for 1st term courses and 20 December 2024 for 2nd term courses.

Summative Assessments

Alternative Assessment

70% Exam (during summer exam diet)

2x 10% Lab Assessment

10% Extended Research Case Study

Alternative Resit Assessment

Online exam

Formative Assessment

There are no assessments for this course.

Course Learning Outcomes

Knowledge Level	Thinking Skill	Outcome
Factual	Remember	ILO’s for this course are available in the course guide.