School of Life Sciences  
 
 
LSC-10039 Human physiology and pathology  
Co-ordinator: Dr Michael Evans    Room: Hux165, Tel:33594  
Teaching Team: Mrs Janet  Norton  
Lecture Time: See Timetable...  
Level: 1 Credits: 15 Study Hours: 150  
School Office: Tel: 01782 734414
 
 
 
Programme/Approved Electives for
None
Available as a Free Standing Elective
No
Prerequisites
As for Principals: Neuroscience, Human Biology, Biomedical Science, Applied Biomedical Science, Studies in Biomedical Sciences, Biology

Barred Combinations
None
Description

This module provides a basic background to the physiological systems of the human body and the pathological changes that occur during relevant diseases. The systems covered are the cardiovascular, immune, respiratory, urinary and endocrine / reproductive systems. The module is taught using both lectures and practical classes.
Aims
To provide a background to several physiological systems of the human body and describe the pathological changes that occur during major diseases.
Intended Learning Outcomes
Name and describe the organization and anatomical features of the following body systems (cardiovascular, immune, respiratory, urinary and endocrine / reproductive). Will be achieved by assessments: 1
Describe the physiology of these systems and the main types of pathology affecting them. Will be achieved by assessments: 1
Employ practical skills such as the recording and measurement of data and the representation of data in a graph or table with appropriate interpretation and description. Will be achieved by assessments: 1,2
Study hours
20 hours lectures
10 hours practicals
10 hours practical reports
110 hours private study and assessment
Description of Module Assessment
01: Unseen Exam weighted 75%
2 hour exam
Exam comprises an essay and a multiple choice section. Some students will gain experience at this type of exam in Lsc10040. All students will be able to practice such questions on-line with outline answers provided.
02: Laboratory Practicals weighted 25%
Lab reports
The practicals are written-up as brief reports including answers to questions and/or graphs (or tables).
Version: (1.06B) Updated: 03/Oct/2013

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