Prerequisites for Module
Students should be familiar with modules AS1002 or its equivalent.
Corequisite Modules
Refer to Definitive Course Document.
Precluded Modules
Refer to Definitive Course Document.
Aims of Module
To enable students to describe the anatomy, histology and physiology of the nervous, digestive, endocrine and muscular systems.
Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
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Describe the functioning of the nervous system.
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Describe the structure and physiology of the digestive system.
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Discuss the nature and the physiological roles of the principal hormones.
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Describe the muscular system in relation to structure and function.
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Explain the function of the nervous and endocrine systems in the regulation and maintenance of homeostasis.
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Indicative Module Content
Organisation: the principal body systems, anatomical, regional and directional terms, tissue types. Nervous System: Anatomy, histology and physiology of the central and peripheral nervous system. Digestive System: Anatomy and histology of the gastrointestinal tract and accessory organs, digestive processes. Endocrine System: anatomy, histology and physiology of the endocrine glands, hormonal mechanisms of action, physiological roles of pituitary, pineal, thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal, pancreas and sex hormones. Muscular System: Anatomy and histology of muscle, molecular, histological and anatomical events in muscle contraction.
| Indicative Student Workload
Contact Hours
| Full Time | Lectures
| 40 | Tutorials/Seminars
| 10 | Computer Exercises
| 10 | Assessment
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Directed Study
| | Directed Study
| 36 |
Private Study
| | Private Study
| 52 |
Mode of Delivery
Lecture based course, supplemented with computer-based and tutorial group exercises.
Assessment Plan
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Learning Outcomes Assessed
| | Coursework | 1,3
| | Examination | 1,2,3,4,5
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The Coursework will consist of problem solving exercises.
The examination is closed book.
Indicative Bibliography
| 1. | SHERWOOD, L., 2004. Human Physiology: from cells to systems. 5th ed. Thomson/Brooks/Cole.
| | 2. | MARTINI, F.H., 2004. Fundamentals of anatomy and physiology. 6th ed. Prentice Hall.
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