School of Life Sciences  
 
 
LSC-10043 Biology of the Human Organism  
Co-ordinator: Mr David Hulse    Room: HUX302, Tel:33056  
Teaching Team: Mrs Janet  Norton, Mrs Lisa  Smith, Mrs Linda  Flynn, Dr Tara  Sabir  
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
Yes
Prerequisites
University entry requirements

Barred Combinations
None

Description

This module provides an overview of the human body and how it works. It covers anatomy and physiology, from subcellular structures to the organisation of tissues, organs and organ systems such as the heart, lungs, liver, digestive system and nervous system. You will learn about cells and how they are organised, tissues and what they are made of, how you breathe and obtain oxygen from the air, how you eat and digest food, how you sense the world around you and how your body's actions are coordinated. The lectures are delivered with colourful slides containing visual aids aimed at helping you understand the body systems and how they work. The practicals give you hands on experience of the techniques and an opportunity to explore different aspects of the biology of the human organism.
Aims
To provide an introductory overview of the some of the anatomy and functions of the human body.
Intended Learning Outcomes
Understand the basics of cell structure and function. Will be achieved by assessments: 1, 2
Understand the basics of the organization of tissues and organs. Will be achieved by assessments: 1, 2
Understand the basics of the human cardiovascular system. Will be achieved by assessments: 1, 2
Understand the basics of the human respiratory system. Will be achieved by assessments: 1, 2
Understand the basics of the human digestive system. Will be achieved by assessments: 1, 2
Understand the basics of the human nervous system. Will be achieved by assessments: 1, 2
Understand the basics of selected disease processes. Will be achieved by assessments: 1, 2
Study hours
20 h lectures, 18 h practicals, 1 h class test, 1 h practice class test 110 h private study
Description of Module Assessment
01: Coursework weighted 50%
In course assessment based on the average mark for a series of weekly practical classes
The exam will consist of approximately 100 MCQs each with 4 - 5 possible answers, from which students select the one they consider to be the correct answer.
02: Multiple Choice Questions - Knowledge weighted 50%
The exam will be a MCQ without negative marking
Version: (1.06B) Updated: 03/Mar/2013

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