| Unit name | Integrative Physiology |
|---|---|
| Unit code | PHPH20008 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | I/5 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24) |
| Unit director | Dr. Goodhead |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
or |
| Co-requisites |
Neurophysiology |
| School/department | School of Physiology, Pharmacology & Neuroscience |
| Faculty | Faculty of Life Sciences |
This unit focuses on aspects of integrative (or systems) physiology, including exercise, acid-base balance, foetal physiology, ageing and temperature control.
The unit includes a four week extended research practical project and a four week library project.
The aims are:
• To provide systematic coverage of integrated topics in systems physiology
• To provide a link between the first and third year of the Physiology programme in content
• To further develop transferable and scientific skills in preparation for the final year of the programme
These aims will be accomplished through lectures, research practical, directed self-education and independent work. A focus will be on gaining experimental skills both practical and written through involvement in an extended research practical.
By the end of this unit students should (Mapping to Physiology programme learning outcomes in brackets):
The unit will be assessed through a combination of course work undertaken throughout the unit and written exam at the end of the unit.
Coursework (20%)
1. Extended research practical, 2500 words (10%)
2. Library Project, 2500 words (10%)
This course will require the Neurophysiology or equivalent unit that includes the relevant skills as a co-requisite, thus students taking this unit will have already undertaken short practical reports and essay writing as part of another second year biomedical sciences unit. These exercises will support the coursework that they encounter on the Integrative Physiology unit. In addition, the summative coursework will be supported by class tutorials on producing extended practical reports and library projects.
Final Exam 2.5hrs (80%)
Essay (1 of 4), EMQ (2), MCQ (18), DIQ (1)
There are no-set texts for Physiology level 2 because of the diversity of topics taught. At level 2 you will be expected to draw on information from a number of sources for any one topic, using multiple textbooks. Individual lecturers are likely to make recommendations of useful information sources, both textbooks and reports in scientific journals. Some may recommend web -based materials.
In this context useful textbooks include:
Useful for experimental data analysis (simple and adequate for most problems you will encounter)
A good general reference text:
Useful resources for numeracy and writing skills:
