University of Galway

Course Module Information

Course Modules

Semester 2 | Credits: 5

The students are introduced to core concepts required for an understanding of the causes and effects of failing organs, including heart, liver, kidney, central nervous system and lung. Lectures are provided on essential physiology of the relevant organs (Discipline of Physiology) followed, in a matched fashion, by lectures on clinical concepts (clinical lecturers). A self-directed learning (SDL) task, focuses on a clinical scenario that illustrates the concepts introduced in the lectures.
(Language of instruction: English)

Learning Outcomes
  1. Explain essential aspects of the physiology of major organ function pertinent to: heart, liver, kidney, central nervous system and lung
  2. Understand the causes of common diseases that contribute to organ failure
  3. Describe the clinical manifestations of organ failure
  4. Describe basic aspects of clinical management of the failing organ
  5. Provide more detailed examples of specific clinical conditions highlighted in the SDL tasks.
  6. Working as a group encourages the development of critical thinking skills, deeper learning as well as promoting interaction and co-operation
  7. Search for and use scientific papers related to disease and cite this information in SDL case reports
Assessments
  • Continuous Assessment (40%)
  • Computer-based Assessment (60%)
Teachers
The above information outlines module MD209: "Organ Failure" and is valid from 2022 onwards.
Note: Module offerings and details may be subject to change.