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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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| Module Title | |||
| Integrated Physiology | |||
| Reference | PH2130 | Version | 4 |
| Created | August 2021 | SCQF Level | SCQF 8 |
| Approved | March 2013 | SCQF Points | 30 |
| Amended | August 2021 | ECTS Points | 15 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To develop an understanding of human functional physiology through consideration of selected body systems. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Explain the fundamental physiologies of the cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, integumentary, respiratory and renal systems. |
| 2 | Apply knowledge and understanding from Outcome 1 to underpin the integration of the cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, integumentary, respiratory and renal systems in the context of drug absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion. |
| 3 | Manipulate, interpret and present experimental data based on knowledge from Outcomes 1 and 2. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| Integration of the structure, function, physiological processes and regulatory mechanisms of the human body with drug absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion through consideration of the following body systems: cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, integumentary, respiratory and renal systems. |
| Module Delivery |
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| Lectures, coursework sessions (which include data collection and analysis, problem solving exercises), tutorial sessions and directed study (which includes computer packages, directed reading and self assessment exercises). |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 63 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 237 | N/A |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 300 | N/A |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
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| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Examination | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3 |
| Description: | 2 hour exam comprising an objective short answer questions and short answer essay style questions. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| Component 1 (EX1) comprises 100% of the module grade. A minimum of a Grade D or better is required to pass the module. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | A: a score of 70% or above is required |
| B | B: a score of between 60-69% is required |
| C | C: a score of between 50-59% is required |
| D | D: a score of between 40-49% is required |
| E | E: a score of between 35-39% is required |
| F | F: a score of less than 35% |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | None, in addition to course requirements. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | TORTORA, G.J. and GRABOWSKI, S.R. Principles of Anatomy and Physiology. Current edition. New York: J Wiley and Sons |
| 2 | BORON, W. F. and BOULPAEP, E. L. Medical Physiology. Current edition. Oxford: Saunders Elsevier Science. |