PHYS20030

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
Describe the structure and function of heart and blood vessels; describe the structure and function of the airways; describe the mechanisms of gas exchange and transport; explain how food is digested and absorbed; describe the structure and functions of the kidneys and urinary system; describe the principal endocrine glands and their basic functions; explain how the actions of the major body systems contribute to the function of homeostasis.

Indicative Module Content:

This module serves as an introduction to the major organ systems that contribute to the ‘constancy of the internal environment’ of an organism. This control of the internal environment is known as homeostasis. Physiologically, homeostasis is the body's attempt to maintain a constant and balanced internal environment for living processes to take place, which requires persistent monitoring and adjustments, as external and internal conditions change. The major organ systems covered include:
1. The Cardiovascular System, including the structure and function of the heart, blood vessels, lymphatic vessels.
2. The Respiratory System, including the structure and function of the lungs including the exchange of gases in the airways.
3. The Gastrointestinal tract (GIT) System, including the structure and function of the GIT including food digestion and absorption of nutrients.
4. The Urinary tract System, including the structure and function of the kidneys, ureters and urinary bladder and examining the role the kidneys play in regulating solute and water content in the body.

Student Effort Hours:

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:

24 Lectures.
Practicals/demonstrations: Practical classes in the laboratory for urinary tract system components.
Computer assisted learning (CAL) practicals: Cardiac, Pulmonary and Gastrointestinal tract components.

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.

Module Requisites and Incompatibles

Incompatibles:
MDSA20030 - Endocrine Biology, MDSA20170 - Vascular Biology, MDSA20180 - Cardiac Biology, MDSA20190 - Renal Biology, MDSA20200 - Respiratory Biology, PERS10120 - Sci of Human Perf I, PHYS20090 - Principles of Physiology, PHYS20150 - Cardiorespiratory Physiology


 

Assessment Strategy

 

Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

For in-course assessments, individual feedback on essays will be provided via Brightspace within 20 working days of essay submission. For exit exam, feedback will be available, at the request of student, following publication of final grades.

PHYSIOLOGY:

Either of the following two textbooks:
1. “Vander's Human Physiology. The Mechanisms of Body Function”. Widmaier, Raff & Strang, published by McGraw-Hill. The latest edition is #15. Students can purchase the book via the following link and can use the 20% off promo code MGH20UK7

https://www.mheducation.co.uk/ise-vander-s-human-physiology-9781260085228-emea-group

Or

2. “Human Physiology”. Pocock, Richards & Richards, published by Oxford University Press. At the time of writing the latest edition is #5.


HISTOLOGY:
Either of the following two texts:
1. “Basic Histology”. Junqueira and Carneiro, published by McGraw-Hill. At time of writing, the latest edition is #15.

Or

2. “Wheater's Functional Histology”. Young, Lowe, Stevens and Heath, published by Churchill Livingstone. At time of writing, the latest edition is #6.

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