This module is designed for Biomedical Engineering students on the Artificial Intelligence and Digital Health pathways. In this module, you will learn about the different types of macromolecules found in cells, with a particular emphasis on DNA and proteins. The module will study the role of nucleic acids and genetic information in defining protein structure, how protein structure influences function, and the principles by which DNA and protein can be manipulated by molecular biology. This module will also introduce the methods used to collect, present, and analyse data in the life sciences and to estimate models from data, with focused application to introductory level statistical genetics. These topics will provide a grounding in the principles underlying modern biological data science.
This module is designed for Biomedical Engineering students on the Electronics and Mechatronics for Health pathways. In this module, you will learn about the different types of macromolecules found in cells, with a particular emphasis on DNA and proteins. The module will study the role of nucleic acids and genetic information in defining protein structure, how protein structure influences function, and the principles by which DNA and protein can be manipulated by molecular biology. This module will also introduce the physical concepts of fields and waves plus the behaviour of materials in electric and magnetic fields, to provide a solid foundation in the physics underpinning biomedical technology.
The 4th century CE was a time of upheaval and change. Christianity became established as the state religion of the Roman empire, the split between the eastern and western empire was cemented, and the first large group of Goths crossed the Roman border. In this century the image of the emperor moved from that of an earthly ruler to an almost mystical being, the representative of God on earth. In this module, we focus particularly on relations between Christians and pagans, and on the changing role of the emperor in a new Christian context. We investigate how the status of the city of Rome as the centre of the Roman world was challenged by new capitals and new centres of government. We discuss the role of the army and the church in propping up, exercising, or resisting power. We look at some of the main players: Constantine the Great, Arius, Julian the Apostate, Ambrose of Milan, Symmachus, Theodosius I.
The main problem in system identification is deriving mathematical models of dynamical systems (for transfer function, state-space) from data. Such problem arises for example in control, when the complexity of a model or lack of physical insight prevent the development of a model from first principles to be used in designing a controller. The algorithms to solve the system identification problem rely, for the linear case, on mathematical methodologies formalised with (relatively) simple linear algebra. The objective of this course is to give a broad but non superficial introduction to some of the main themes in system identification of discrete-time systems: the use of Hankel matrices and of regression and algebraic structures based on time shifts to derive transfer-function and state-space models.
This module introduces you to the spread of English from its historical origins to colonial and postcolonial contexts and, further, to current global contexts. It explores sociolinguistic issues and debates centering on the development of English. It engages with different approaches to the understanding of English - for example, World Englishes, Global Englishes and English as a lingua franca - in local and global contexts.
The 1979 Revolution unexpectedly established a clerical regime in Iran for the first time in its history. What were the roots and consequences of this Revolution? This module surveys this history from an anti-Shah movement initiated by university students culminating in the 1979 Revolution, to the Islamic Revolution. The 1979 and Islamic Revolutions are often discussed as one and the same in the current historiography. In this module you will test the validity of this historical narrative. You will also reflect on the rise and consolidation of the clerics’ power: did this originate in the nineteenth century when the clerics became increasingly involved in politics or is the clerical regime better understood as a result of modernising forces in the twentieth century? In doing so, you will get to grips with some of the major concepts in Islam, including the formation of Islam, the relationship between religion and politics, differences between Shi’a and Sunnites, and the concepts of spiritual and political authority.
This module provides an introduction to early Stuart England and explores the troubled reign of King Charles I before the English Civil War.
This module investigates the events of the English Civil War of 1642-46 and explores the effects which that conflict had on the ordinary people of England and Wales.
This module will develop key chemical concepts in inorganic chemistry that support advanced level modules and future research projects.
This module will develop key chemical concepts in organic chemistry that support advanced level modules and future research projects.
This module will develop key chemical concepts in physical chemistry that support advanced level modules and future research projects.
This module will introduce you to undertaking a holistic assessment and understand how to use this to plan care that meets people’s fundamental needs. Through building on your knowledge of anatomy and physiology, you will also come to apply findings from your assessment and how to carry out essential nursing skills in a caring and compassionate way in preparedness for your first clinical placements.
This module will introduce you to undertaking a holistic assessment and understand how to use this to plan care that meets people’s fundamental needs. Through building on your knowledge of anatomy and physiology, you will also come to interpret findings from your assessment and how to carry out essential nursing skills in a caring and compassionate way in preparedness for your first clinical placements.
This module covers: - 'Review of Power Systems Fundamentals' (12 lectures) - Energy Fundamentals - Principles of Energy Conversion and Energy Systems - Heat Engines - Electrochemical Energy Conversion - Thermoelectric Energy Conversion - Solar Energy Conversion - Other Renewable Energy Systems
This module provides an introduction to the basic elements of acoustics for the purpose of meeting the fundamental needs of practising engineers. This module provides the knowledge and tools to understand and predict the behaviour of complex acoustical systems, including the behaviour of sound propagation in free field and simple bounded environments, and the characteristics of source radiation. It provides the fundamental knowledge required in order to study a range of other modules on more specialist aspects of acoustics. A knowledge of mathematics equivalent to that obtained from a 1st year undergraduate engineering degree is required.
Utilizing Artificial Intelligence (AI) requires both business acumen and some technical knowledge on how it works. Applying AI appropriately to real-life scenarios requires expertise to plan, design and implement AI solutions. There are several forms of AI with different implications for all the stakeholders involved. This module explores the main categories of AI solutions and how they can be utilised in the best way possible. The module is divided into three sections: The first section discusses how AI changes society and business models. This includes specific applications, opportunities and challenges. The second section discusses how AI influences specific relationships, such as the relationship between a retailer and a customer or an employer and an employee. This includes concerns around transparency, privacy and trust. Lastly, the third and final section provides an introduction of some additional AI concepts that will be covered more extensively in subsequent modules. As the strengths and weaknesses of AI are understood better, the central role humans still hold emerges strongly. Students will leave the module with greater ability and confidence in how to apply AI to business. More specifically, the student will be better equipped to lead in AI adoption and act as a bridge between their organization and technology providers.
The aim of the module is to provide an overview of the core scientific and clinical aspects of auditory implantation. This module is primarily for those taking one of our audiology programmes or taking the module as 'stand-alone' as part of career development. It might also be of interest to a student on a non-audiology degree interested in auditory implants. The module includes lectures on cochlear implants, bone conduction hearing instruments (bone anchored hearing aids and middle ear implants) and auditory brainstem implants. There are sessions where opportunity is provided to observe recorded clinical procedures and the perspectives of auditory implant users/patients.
The aim of this module is initially to explain the characteristics and roles of molecules that constitute living cells, including DNA, proteins, lipids and carbohydrates. Subsequently, the fundamental metabolic pathways will be explored, along with the concept of inborn errors of metabolism and the application of DNA technology to their treatment.
