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LSC-10101 - Module Specification
School of Life Sciences
Faculty of Natural Sciences

For academic year: 2025/26 Last Updated: 04 December 2025

LSC-10101 - Human Physiology and Anatomy
Coordinator: Jennifer Moran Tel: +44 1782 7 34441
Lecture Time: See Timetable...
Level: Level 4
Credits: 30
Study Hours: 300
School Office: 01782 734414

Programme/Approved Electives for 2025/26

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2025/26

This module will introduce you to the normal human anatomy and physiology. This will include the digestive, nervous, neuromuscular, respiratory, cardiovascular, excretory, immune, reproductive and endocrine systems, and their functions. We will also begin to explore how different pathologies can develop as a result of a deficiency or dysfunction within these body systems.
This module builds upon labs/practicals delivered within LSC-10103 to help you consolidate your learning. Through group-based activities you will produce content on select module topics, developing key skills in teamwork and leadership, and in communicating to different audiences. A lab-based proforma will help you to understand how to analyse and interpret data.

Aims
To introduce students to the normal human anatomy and physiology of the digestive, nervous, neuromuscular, respiratory, cardiovascular, excretory, immune, reproductive and endocrine systems, and their functions. To explore and describe a number of pathologies that can develop, as a result of deficiencies or dysfunction in these systems in the body. To further consider and develop labs/practical work delivered within LSC-10103.

Intended Learning Outcomes

describe the normal human anatomy and physiology of the main organ systems including the digestive, nervous, neuromuscular, respiratory, cardiovascular, excretory, immune, reproductive and endocrine systems: 1,2,3
describe the regulation of the main organ systems by the nervous system, including the role of the hypothalamus and pituitary glands, sympathetic and parasympathetic stimulation; and also the endocrine system: 1,2,3
describe and explain the purpose of equipment used in the practical study of physiology: 3
describe the organization, anatomical features and physiological function of the following human body systems (digestive, nervous, neuromuscular, respiratory, cardiovascular, excretory, immune, reproductive and endocrine): 1,2,3
explain how the main type or types of pathology encountered in these systems affects their function and in some cases their anatomical organisation and consider interventions and treatments: 1,2

Study hours

Active learning:
21 x 2hr – live tutorials/workshops/discussions (42 hrs)
1 x 2 hr heart workshop (2hrs)
21 x 5h - engagement with asynchronous content (105 hrs)
4 x 2hr - timetabled group preparation and assessment completion (8 hrs)
Independent study:
21 x 2hr - reflection following tutorials/workshops/discussions (42 hrs)
10hr - individual preparation for group assessment (10hrs)
1 x 2hr Exams (2hrs)
6 x 2h - reflection and preparation for core labs linked with content (12hrs)
77 hours independent study

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Group Assessment weighted 30%
A scientific outreach video/ poster aimed at A level equivalent students
Students will be placed in groups of 10 and instructed to chose and research a topic related to themes taught within the module. They will then have a choice to create either a 10 minute video (or animation) based on their chosen topic or a poster with a recorded 5 minute flash talk. Timetabled sessions within semester 1 will be provided in which students can meet in their groups and prepare content and produce their film/video/poster. A group mark will be allocated for the content for students who contribute to the task.

2: Exam weighted 50%
Unseen exam (MCQs and SAQs)
This exam will cover the module delivery from Semesters 1 and 2, and will link to both lectures and associated lab class content, incorporating lab techniques and results. The unseen exam will consist of multiple-choice and short-answer questions assessing lecture-based material. While the exam is designed to take approximately 1 hour, all students will be allocated 2 hours to ensure an inclusive and accessible assessment experience. Students will be permitted to take a double-sided A4 memory prompt of notes with them to the exam.

3: Report weighted 20%
Laboratory report proforma linked to associated lab class (500 words)
This proforma will consider data collected via powerlab software within one of the lab classes linked to physiology & anatomy, delivered in LSC-10103. Students will process data and answer questions related to outcomes and interpretation. Total word count 500 words.

The University undertakes a continuous review of its teaching and research provision to ensure programmes are of a high quality and changes may be made to modules where it is necessary and reasonable to do so. Please be aware that minor changes to modules, such as a change to an individual assessment, can occur up until enrolment, although we endeavour to give you as much notice as possible of any changes. Details about the circumstance in which changes are made to programmes can be found in the Student Agreement, available at: https://www.keele.ac.uk/legalgovernancecompliance/governance/actcharterstatutesordinancesandregulations/studenttermsconditions/

Last Updated: 04 December 2025