This module will deliver a comprehensive analysis of the cutting-edge topics associated with the fields of Palaeobiology and Palaeontology. We will cover topics focusing on the role of the fossil record in understanding past, present, and future ecosystems, as well as understanding how information from the fossil record provides insight into the processes of evolution. Through a combination of lectures and practicals, students will gain both theoretical and hands-on expertise in interpreting and analysing palaeobiological data.
The module comprises 2 sections; the first considers the current theoretical and methodological developments within palaeopathology and bioarchaeology, whereas the second portion comprises development of detailed skeletal and palaeopathological methods, knowledge and understanding. The topics considered in the seminar portion of the module will vary depending upon the research interests and foci of the academic staff, and will always be fully linked to major current research topics in palaeopathology and bioarchaeology.
In this module you will gain the knowledge and skills that are necessary to effectively respond to those with palliative and end of life care needs to provide timely and sensitive nursing care. You will develop an in-depth knowledge and understanding so that you can debate the challenges in end-of-life decision making and demonstrate a sound knowledge of symptom management in palliative care. As a result of studying this module you will understand the challenges of delivering End of Life Care in all contexts including acute care, community and hospice settings. Your learning will focus on end-of-life care needs across the life course, encompassing the care of young adults with life threatening illness or injury, adults with long term conditions and to the care of older people with degenerative conditions and frailty. You will also learn the approaches that are necessary to ensure that all bereaved people are supported with compassionate care.
The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse – War, Famine, Plague and Death – were believed to presage the end of the world, and many Europeans living through the fourteenth century believed this was close at hand. The Great Famine (1315-22) and the arrival of the Black Death in 1347 decimated the continent’s population and the effects of these natural disasters were exacerbated by the destructive conflict waged between England and France known as the Hundred Years War (1337-1453). Challenges to the established social hierarchy and demands for improved living standards also sparked a wave of popular rebellions including the English Peasants’ Revolt of 1381. Furthermore, the century witnessed religious turbulence with the growth of heretical movements and a split in the leadership of the Catholic Church between rival popes during the ‘Great Schism’ (1378-1417). Hence famine, plague, war, popular unrest and religious crisis are the principal themes examined in this module.
This module explores the linked ideas of networking and distributed computing, looking at how one can scale up to large computational systems using channels that move between nodes and between hardware and software. The course covers the fundamentals of networking from the data-link layer up, and looks at the ideas and algorithms underlying the most common network protocols. It then explores how these can be used to create computational systems that process multiple parts in parallel, using a number of abstractions. The course is intended to provide students with useable skills for performing large compute in modern frameworks, while also understanding the technology underlying those frameworks.
This module looks at the various types of parallel compute devices available in modern systems, and how they can be used to either improve performance, reduce energy consumption, or both. The types of devices considered include multi-core CPUs, many-core CPUs, SIMD extensions, GPUs, NPUs/TPUs, and other types of evolving compute hardware. The particular focus of this course is on how to program and optimise for such devices, including analysing workloads for bottlenecks, choosing or creating parallel algorithms, and then profiling and testing. In most cases there will also be multiple types of parallelism applied at once, using combinations of threaded, SIMD, pipelines, and task-level parallelism. After completing the module students should be able to tackle the acceleration of quite complex programs, and realistically achieving speedups of 10x .. 100x over baseline implementations.
This module explores the interrelationship between physical and mental health, focusing on the Parity of Esteem agenda and addressing healthcare inequalities. Students will critically examine the disparities between physical and mental health services and propose evidence-based solutions for integration, particularly in clinical settings where mental health nurses work alongside physical health teams. The module will emphasize therapeutic interventions for diverse groups, including those with learning disabilities, autism, and aging populations, and will highlight the importance of supporting families and carers in care provision. Students will develop skills in planning, facilitating, and evaluating therapeutic psycho-educational groups to foster psychological well-being and recovery.
This practice placement module is the first clinical placement the students will undertake in their programme. Across the nursing programme students will experience placements in a variety of settings including acute care, community care and specialised areas of practice. Students will be supported in practice to develop knowledge, skills and professional values. This will build on the theoretical knowledge and clinical skills sessions undertaken in university.
This practice placement module is the first clinical placement the students will undertake in their programme and is in part one of their programme. Across the nursing programme students will experience placements in a variety of settings including acute care, community care and specialised areas of practice. Students will be supported in practice to develop knowledge, skills and professional values. This will build on the theoretical knowledge and clinical skills sessions undertaken in university.
This practice placement module is the first clinical placement of their second year which is part 2 of the students Nursing programme. Across the nursing programme students will experience placements in a variety of settings including acute care, community care and specialised areas of practice. Students will be supported in practice to develop knowledge, skills and professional values. This will build on the theoretical knowledge and clinical skills and simulation sessions undertaken in university.
This practice placement module is the second clinical placement the students will understand and is in part two of their Nursing programme. Across the nursing programme students will experience placements in a variety of settings including acute care, community care and specialised areas of practice. Students will be supported in practice to develop knowledge, skills and professional values. This will build on the theoretical knowledge and clinical skills sessions undertaken in university.
This practice placement module is the second clinical placement of their second year which is part 2 of the students Nursing programme. Across the nursing programme students will experience placements in a variety of settings including acute care, community care and specialised areas of practice. Students will be supported in practice to develop knowledge, skills and professional values. This will build on the theoretical knowledge and clinical skills sessions undertaken in university.
This practice placement module is the first clinical placement of Part 3 of the students Nursing programme. Across the nursing programme students will experience placements in a variety of settings including acute care, community care and specialised areas of practice. Students will be supported in practice to develop knowledge, skills and professional values. This will build on the theoretical knowledge and clinical skills sessions undertaken in university.
This module is the final placement module that you will undertake. During your time in placement you will be supported to apply the knowledge and understanding that you have developed throughout your programme as you transition into your role as a Registered Nurse.
This practice placement module is the third clinical placement of Part 3 of the students Nursing programme. Across the nursing programme students will experience placements in a variety of settings including acute care, community care and specialised areas of practice. Students will be supported in practice to develop knowledge, skills and professional values. This will build on the theoretical knowledge and clinical skills sessions undertaken in university.
The individual project gives students the opportunity to gain both detailed knowledge and practical experience in a more focussed area than generally possible elsewhere in their degree programme. Most projects are in the nature of a challenging engineering exercise in which there is scope for flair and originality. Typically, the result of the project will be some demonstrable software and/or hardwaretogether with the supporting final report.
The Part Three Individual Project gives students the opportunity to gain both detailed knowledge and practical experience in a more focussed area than generally possible elsewhere in their degree programme. Most projects are in the nature of a challenging engineering exercise in which there is scope for flair and originality. Typically, the result of the project will be some demonstrable software and/or hardware together with the supporting final report. Phase 1 of the Individual Project provides an initial development and exploration framework for students, allowing them to explore the context of their project including elements beyond the technical, develop a project aim and plan considering specific and wider implications and a framework for implementing and evaluating preparatory and initial work. Students are provided with an introduction to commercial business and law – knowledge and skills which can be applied to the operations of an engineering-based organisation. The learning outcomes address: managerial decisions, commercial aspects, law in engineering, entrepreneurship, project management and project risk management. A range of case studies will be used to illustrate principles and provide examples. Students are guided through the development of their experimental or theoretical methods, and planning a successful execution and completion of their project. The module also teaches students what it is to be a professional practitioner, examining ethical and legal issues around professional practice, as well as commercial, management and legal aspects for developing technologies, as it pertains to their project. Students are also supported through regular interaction with individually assigned project supervisors, in the conduct and implementation of their project, culminating in a Phase 1 Progress Report.
