Prerequisites for Module
None in addition to course requirements.
Corequisite Modules
None.
Precluded Modules
None.
Aims of Module
To develop an understanding of human functional physiology through consideration of selected body systems.
Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
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recognise and explain the fundamental physiologies of the nervous (including excitable cells), endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal and gastrointestinal systems.
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utilise knowledge and understanding from outcome 1 to underpin the integration of the nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal and gastrointestinal systems in the context of drug absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion.
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msnipulste, interpret and present experimental data based on knowledge from outcomes 1 and 2.
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Indicative Module Content
Structure function, physiological processes and regulatory mechanisms of the following body systems:nervous (including excitable cells), endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal and gastrointestinal systems.
Indicative Student Workload
Contact Hours
| Full Time | Assessment
| 2 | Coursework
| 30 | Lectures
| 30 | Tutorial
| 3 |
Directed Study
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| 119 |
Private Study
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| 116 |
| Mode of Delivery
Lectures, coursework sessions (which include data collection and analysis, problem solving exercises), tutorial sessions and directed study (which include computer packages, directed reading and self-assessment exercises).
Assessment Plan
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Learning Outcomes Assessed
| | Component 1 | 1,2
| | Component 2 | 3
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Component 2 is coursework assessment. Two equally weighted summative assessments will be carried out which will contribute 40% to th final module grade.
Component 1 is a written 2 hour examination that will be held at the end of the module. The examination will consist of both objective short answer and essay type questions. The examination contributes 60% to the final module grade.
Indicative Bibliography
| 1. | TORTORA, G.J. and GRABOWSKI, S.R. Principles of Anatomy and Physiology. New York: J Wiley and Sons.
| | 2. | BORON, W.F. and BOULPAEP, E.L. 2004. Medical Physiology. Oxford: Saunders Elsevier Science.
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