School of Life Sciences  
 
 
LSC-10040 Introduction to human physiology  
Co-ordinator: Dr Michael Evans    Room: Hux165, Tel:33594  
Teaching Team: Mr Ronald  Knapper, Mrs Janet  Norton Mrs Deborah  Goodall Dr Rhayza  Maingon Dr Mirna Maarabouni Dr Stas  Glazewski Dr David  Lawton Mrs Lisa  Smith Dr Srabasti  Chakravorty Mrs Linda  Flynn, Mrs Susan  Andrews, Mr Michael  Nicosia, Mr Jan  Fish  
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 Biomedical Science, Applied Biomedical Science, Studies in Biomedical Sciences, Human Biology

Barred Combinations
None
Description

This module provides an introduction to the normal human anatomy and physiology of the digestive, nervous and neuromuscular body systems. It also provides a basic grounding in relevant practical techniques, including light microscopy and physiological recording.
Aims
To introduce students to the normal human anatomy and physiology of the digestive, nervous and neuromuscular body systems, including ion and molecule transport, and their functions; to examine various disease-state pathologies that affect these systems; and to provide a basic grounding in practical techniques, including light microscopy and physiological recording.
Intended Learning Outcomes
Describe the normal anatomy and physiology of the digestive, nervous and neuromuscular systems of the body. will be achieved by assessments: 1
Describe and explain the causes and outcomes of common disease-state pathologies affecting these systems. will be achieved by assessments: 1
Describe and explain the purpose of equipment used in the practical study of physiology and be able to interpret and accurately represent data obtained from it. will be achieved by assessments: 1,2
Study hours
Core lectures (18 hours)
Laboratory practical sessions (12 hours)
Practical Reports (6 hours)
Private study and assessment (114 hours)
Description of Module Assessment
01: 2 Hour Unseen Exam weighted 75%
2 hour exam
Exam ( 2 hour) has an essay and a multiple-choice component. Online example questions (and answers) are given to permit students to practise this type of assessment.
02: Laboratory Report weighted 25%
Practical write-up
Write-up of one of the practical sessions as a report (1000 words incl. graphs, tables etc)
Version: (1.06B) Updated: 03/Mar/2013

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