PHYS20150 Cardiovascular and Respiratory Physiology

Academic Year 2023/2024

This module focuses on the normal functioning of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems, whilst providing an introduction to the physiological mechanisms that are disrupted in frequently diagnosed diseases of the heart, vasculature and lungs. Emphasis is put on the integrated nature on the Cardiovascular and Respiratory systems, of central relevance for human health and disease.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this module, students will be able to:

- Describe the major structures and functions of the human heart, vascular system and lungs.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the physiological principles allowing normal cardiovascular and respiratory homeostasis.
- Interpret basic recordings of cardiovascular and respiratory parameters.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the influence of some example disease processes on the function of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems. This learning objective is not intended for in-depth learning of cardiorespiratory pathology, which is delivered in dedicated modules at a more advanced stage in the programme.

Indicative Module Content:


- Histology of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems.
- The heart as a pump.
- The electrocardiogram.
- Cardio-respiratory regulation by the autonomic nervous system.
- Vascular control and blood pressure.
- Capillaries as exchange vessels.
- The pulmonary circulation.
- Gas laws and the mechanics of breathing.
- Oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange in the lungs and tissues.
- Haemoglobin and gas transport in the blood.
- Control of breathing.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

44
Tutorial

3
Practical

5
Specified Learning Activities

30
Autonomous Student Learning

140
Total

222
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lectures
Tutorials
Practicals
CAL session

Please note that every effort will be put in delivering most content in a face-to-face modality; however, due to the fluid nature of Covid19- related contingencies, it is possible that lectures, tutorials and practicals might have to be switched to an online modality in short-notice in order to ensure the safety of Students, Academics and Staff. 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Incompatibles:
MDSA10080 - Cardiac Biology, MDSA10090 - Vascular Biology, MDSA10100 - Respiratory Biology, MDSA20170 - Vascular Biology, MDSA20180 - Cardiac Biology, MDSA20200 - Respiratory Biology, PHYS20030 - Organ and Systems Physiology, PHYS30010 - Cardiovascular Physiology, PHYS30290 - CV Physiology for Engineers

Equivalents:
Cardiorespiratory Physiology (MDSA20150)


 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Continuous Assessment: Assessment 3:
Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs)		 Varies over the Trimester n/a Graded No

10
Examination: End-of-Trimester Exam
MCQ Component
(52.5% of Final Grade)		 2 hour End of Trimester Exam No Graded No

53
Continuous Assessment: Assessment 1:
Electrocardiogram (ECG)		 Varies over the Trimester n/a Graded No

10
Continuous Assessment: Assessment 2:
Autonomic Function		 Varies over the Trimester n/a Graded No

10
Examination: End-of-Trimester Exam
SAQ Component
(17.5% of Final Grade)		 2 hour End of Trimester Exam No Graded No

18

Carry forward of passed components
No
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Summer Yes - 2 Hour
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

- Submitted coursework will be annotated by the examiners. Feedback on the examination will be provided on request.

Physiology Textbooks:

'Human Physiology' Eds Pocock, Richards & Richards
Oxford University Press
- OR -
'Vander's Human Physiology: The Mechanisms of Body Function' Eds Widmaier, Raff & Strang
McGraw-Hill Higher Education (latest edition: 15th)

In addition to one of the following histology textbooks:

'Junqueira's Basic Histology', Ed Mescher
McGraw-Hill Education
- OR -
'Wheater's Functional Histology' Eds Young, O'Dowd and Woodford
Churchill Livingstone
Name Role
Assoc Professor Stuart Bund Tutor
Dr Jayne Carberry Tutor
Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
 
Spring
      
Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 30, 31, 32, 33 Mon 10:00 - 10:50
Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 29 Mon 10:00 - 10:50
Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 Thurs 09:00 - 09:50
Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 22, 26 Thurs 14:00 - 14:50
Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 20, 21, 23, 24, 25, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 Thurs 17:00 - 17:50
Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 Tues 10:00 - 10:50
Computer Aided Lab Offering 1 Week(s) - 20 Wed 09:00 - 10:50
Practical Offering 1 Week(s) - 20 Fri 09:00 - 09:50
Tutorial Offering 1 Week(s) - 22 Fri 09:00 - 09:50
Practical Offering 1 Week(s) - 26 Fri 09:00 - 09:50
Tutorial Offering 1 Week(s) - 33 Fri 09:00 - 09:50
Practical Offering 1 Week(s) - 24 Fri 10:00 - 10:50
Tutorial Offering 1 Week(s) - 25 Fri 10:00 - 10:50
Practical Offering 2 Week(s) - 20 Fri 09:00 - 09:50
Tutorial Offering 2 Week(s) - 25 Fri 09:00 - 09:50
Tutorial Offering 2 Week(s) - 22 Fri 10:00 - 10:50
Practical Offering 2 Week(s) - 24 Fri 10:00 - 10:50
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Tutorial Offering 2 Week(s) - 33 Fri 10:00 - 10:50
Tutorial Offering 3 Week(s) - 22 Fri 09:00 - 09:50
Practical Offering 3 Week(s) - 23 Fri 09:00 - 09:50
Practical Offering 3 Week(s) - 32 Fri 09:00 - 09:50
Tutorial Offering 3 Week(s) - 33 Fri 09:00 - 09:50
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Practical Offering 8 Week(s) - 21 Fri 10:00 - 10:50
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Tutorial Offering 9 Week(s) - 25 Fri 10:00 - 10:50
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Practical Offering 12 Week(s) - 24 Fri 09:00 - 09:50
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Tutorial Offering 12 Week(s) - 22 Fri 10:00 - 10:50
Tutorial Offering 12 Week(s) - 33 Fri 10:00 - 10:50
Spring