Title: Applied Chemistry
Credits: 5
read more »In Applied Chemistry you will learn the basics of Chemistry not just in theory but also practically. By the conclusion of the module you will come to appreciate how Chemistry applies to Medical Technology.
Title: Cell Biology
Credits: 10
read more »In Cell Biology you will learn the basis of how cells operate in the human body. This will include looking at the biochemical and physiological functioning of cells. This will provide a platform for the understanding of Medical Technology helps the human body.
Title: Developing the Professional Practitioner in the Healthcare Environment
Credits: 5
read more »This module will provide you with the competencies to work safely in a healthcare related setting in accordance with best practice and standards.
Title: Fundamentals of Computing for Healthcare
Credits: 5
read more »You will learn about how a computer works, how it stores text, numbers, images, videos and sound as a series of 1s and 0s and how to write a computer program using the ‘c’ programming language. Topics include PC hardware and architecture, number systems, operating systems and programming in ‘c’.
Title: Introduction to Analogue Electronics
Credits: 5
read more »You will be introduced to the basic principles of electronics. Over the course you will be introduced to some fundamental laws and simple electronic components such as resistors, batteries and circuits. You will discover or improve your understanding of the theory behind these components and explore simple basic circuits you can build using these components.
Title: Introduction to Developing the Professional Practitioner
Credits: 5
read more »This module will help you develop the skills and confidence to study at third level. You will explore learning styles along with techniques for planning and managing your workload. The topics studied will link directly to healthcare related settings.
Title: Introduction to Digital Electronics
Credits: 5
read more »You will build on the basic principles of electronics. You will look at the reasons and science behind why everyday components have become much smaller, faster, and affordable. The course will also introduce you to electrical components, and simple common digital circuits. Finally, you will explore how the same components can deliver so many different functions when they are combined with simple logical operators.
Title: Mathematical Methods I
Credits: 5
read more »The module will introduce the basic maths needed for science. We begin at an introductory level with topics such as ratios, percentages, basic algebra, and teach you how to manipulate and solve equations, use graphs to show and describe data, and how to apply logarithms. Lecture materials are supported with weekly tutorials, and computer practicals.
Title: Mathematical Methods II
Credits: 5
read more »You will build on the maths skills developed in term 1 with more advanced techniques such as; trigonometry, exponentials, and introductory calculus. Lecture materials are supported with weekly tutorials, and computer practicals.
Title: Physics for Healthcare
Credits: 10
read more »This module will show you the importance of measurement in science, as well as presenting methods of describing many phenomena we see every day in the world around us. You will learn about the physics of waves, the electromagnetic spectrum, optics, heat, and the basic physics of the atom and radiation. There are all weekly labs where you investigate many of the topics covered in the lectures.