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PHYS30290

Academic Year 2024/2025

Cardiovascular Physiology for Engineers (PHYS30290)

Subject:
Physiology
College:
Health & Agricultural Sciences
School:
Medicine
Level:
3 (Degree)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Dr Marie-Victoire Guillot-Sestier
Trimester:
Autumn
Mode of Delivery:
On Campus
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

The purpose of this module is to provide students with an in-depth consideration of the function of the cardiovascular system. Specifically, the physiology of the heart and vasculature will be addressed.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module students should be able to:
Describe the mechanisms that regulate cardiac and vascular function;
Demonstrate an understanding of how these mechanisms are utilised in the control of arterial blood pressure and flow; Demonstrate an understanding of cardiovascular compensations for haemorrhage;
Describe the relationship between capillary structure and function;
Demonstrate ability to analyse and interpret relevant physiological data in light of theoretical knowledge acquired;
Link cardiac and vascular functions to other body systems physiological functions.

Indicative Module Content:

This module addresses the mechanisms by which arterial behaviour regulates local blood flow. Intrinsic and extrinsic mechanisms of the control of cardiac function will be described as will the assessment of cardiac function. Attention will be given to the movement of solutes and fluids across capillary walls, the venous system and the control of systemic arterial pressure. The consequences of, and cardiovascular responses to, haemorrhage will be discussed. The laboratory practical class will address the ECG and assessment of autonomic control of the human cardiovascular system.

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Specified Learning Activities

45

Autonomous Student Learning

44

Lectures

22

Tutorial

10

Practical

2

Total

123


Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lectures, tutorials and practical classes will run in a face to face format. Bespoke formats will be available should they be required.
Tutorials will address key topics and provide a forum for discussions and feedback on assignments.

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Pre-requisite:
ANAT20090 - Med. Sciences for Biomed.Engin

Incompatibles:
MDSA20170 - Vascular Biology, MDSA20180 - Cardiac Biology, PHYS20150 - Cardiorespiratory Physiology, PHYS30010 - Cardiovascular Physiology


 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Quizzes/Short Exercises: SAQ and/or data analysis and interpretation in class during a Tutorial session Week 3 Graded No
10
No
Quizzes/Short Exercises: SAQ and/or data analysis and interpretation in class during a Tutorial session Week 4 Graded No
10
No
Report(s): Report linked to Practical class Week 12 Graded No
10
No
Exam (In-person): SAQ and short essay related to data interpretation End of trimester
Duration:
2 hr(s)
Standard conversion grade scale 40% No
70
No

Carry forward of passed components
No
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring 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
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Individual assignments will be annotated by the examiners. Group feedback will be provided in the tutorial sessions.

Physiology textbook-
"Human Physiology" Eds Pocock, Richards & Richards, published by Oxford

Name Role
Dr Sergio Rey Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Claire Robinson Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Christopher Shannon Lecturer / Co-Lecturer

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - Autumn: All Weeks Thurs 09:00 - 09:50
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - Autumn: All Weeks Tues 09:00 - 09:50
Autumn Tutorial Offering 1 Week(s) - 1, 2 Tues 11:00 - 12:50
Autumn Tutorial Offering 1 Week(s) - 3, 12 Tues 11:00 - 12:50
Autumn Tutorial Offering 1 Week(s) - 4 Tues 11:00 - 12:50
Autumn Practical Offering 1 Week(s) - 9 Tues 11:00 - 12:50
Autumn Tutorial Offering 2 Week(s) - 1, 2 Wed 16:00 - 17:50
Autumn Tutorial Offering 2 Week(s) - 3, 12 Wed 16:00 - 17:50
Autumn Tutorial Offering 2 Week(s) - 4 Wed 16:00 - 17:50
Autumn Practical Offering 2 Week(s) - 9 Wed 16:00 - 17:50