PHYS30020 Respiratory Physiology

Academic Year 2022/2023

This module covers important aspects of respiratory physiology, including the mechanics and control of breathing and ventilation resulting in gas exchange in the lung. It will demonstrate the physiological and clinical importance of matching perfusion to ventilation. This module will include a discussion of gas transport in the blood, and the impact of respiratory diseases on arterial blood gases. In addition the module covers the responses of the respiratory system to low oxygen levels under pathophysiological conditions, and at altitude. This module involves practical components including an introduction to assessment of pulmonary function. The module will also introduce students to pathophysiological changes in the respiratory system.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module students should be able to:- Demonstrate an understanding of the physiological mechanisms of respiration and respiratory control.- Explain co-ordinated responses of the respiratory system to changes in arterial blood gases and pH.- Explain the respiratory changes observed in response to chronic hypoxia.- Describe the respiratory control system in response to changes in oxygen supply and demand.- Understand how Pulmonary Function can be clinically assessed.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

20
Tutorial

14
Practical

2
Specified Learning Activities

20
Autonomous Student Learning

64
Total

120
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Small group lectures, tutorials and practicals 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Pre-requisite:
PHYS20030 - Organ and Systems Physiology

Incompatibles:
MDSA10100 - Respiratory Biology, MDSA20200 - Respiratory Biology, PHTY20120 - Sci Of Human Perform II


 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Examination: Compulsory Question 2 hour End of Trimester Exam No Standard conversion grade scale 40% No

26
Examination: Choice Question 2 hour End of Trimester Exam No Standard conversion grade scale 40% No

27
Presentation: Presentation Varies over the Trimester n/a Standard conversion grade scale 40% No

20
Examination: Choice Question 2 2 hour End of Trimester Exam No Standard conversion grade scale 40% No

27

Carry forward of passed components
No
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Autumn 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?

Feedback will be available at the request of the student following publication of final grades

Name Role
Dr Julie Freeman Tutor
Professor Paul McLoughlin Tutor