Prerequisites for Module
Students should be familiar with modules AS1002 and As1153, or its equivalents.
Corequisite Modules
Refer to Definitive Course Document.
Precluded Modules
Refer to Definitive Course Document.
Aims of Module
To enable the student 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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Disucss the nature and the physiological roles of the principal hormones.
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Describe the muscular system.
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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 | Supervised Assessments
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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 | 2,3,4
| | Examination | 1,2,3,4,5
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The examination will contain a short response section and an extended response section. The Coursework will consist of problem solving exercises and class tests.
Indicative Bibliography
| 1. | L E Sherwood, Human Physiology: from cells to systems 3rd Edition. Wadsworth Publishing Co, 1997.
| | 2. | G T Tortora & S R Grabowski, Principles of Anatomy and Physiology, 8th Edition, Harper Collins College Publishers 1996.
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