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a) Describe the cellular and tissue organisation of the human body.
b) Explain the homeostatic processes that maintain the stability of the internal envi-ronment.
c) Interpret the neuroendocrine regulation of homeostasis.
d) Explain the structure and function of the cardiopulmonary system in maintaining healthy perfusion.
e) Describe how the body maintains fluid and electrolyte balance.
f) Describe the structure and function of the gastrointestinal system and outline the basic processes of
metabolism.
Concept 1 will discuss why the human body is the way it is. Content includes the chemical basis of life (atoms, subatomic particles, molecules, ions, pH etc); cell structure and function, tissues and organs. The skin will be presented as a tissue exemplar.
Concept 2 Homeostasis: will examine the role of the autonomic and endocrine system in maintaining homeostasis of key variables and use the stress response as an exemplar.
Concept 3 Perfusion: will examine factors affecting cardiac dynamics and the cardiovascular system. Both anatomy and physiology of CVS will be presented.
Concept 4 "Why do we breathe" will discuss the anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system and present a clinical scenario as an exemplar.
Concept 5 "Why do we need fluids" will discuss the importance of body water and composition and mechanism to maintain homeostasis. The role of the renal system and hormones will be presented and a fluid and electrolyte imbalance will be presented as an exemplar.
Concept 6 "Why do we need food" will discuss nutrition and macro and micro-nutrients. Anatomy and physiology of the GIT and cell metabolism will be presented. Glucose metabolism and diabetes will be presented as an exemplar.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 60 |
Small Group | 10 |
Laboratories | 10 |
Specified Learning Activities | 50 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 120 |
Total | 250 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Multiple Choice Questionnaire (Short): Short answer questions | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 80 |
Continuous Assessment: on line coursework | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 20 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Spring | No |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Online automated feedback
You will receive your individual grade for your short answer questions within twenty days of submitting these. This will allow you to focus on any areas that you may be weak in. While undertaking continuous assessment activities feedback is automatically given after your response. After the end of term, you will receive your grade for the module as a whole when results released by the college.
Name | Role |
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Ms Paula Cornally | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Carmel Davies | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |