Unit name | Physiology 1A |
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Unit code | PHPH10017 |
Credit points | 20 |
Level of study | C/4 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12) |
Unit director | Professor. Frankie MacMillan |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
Normally GCSE (grade C minimum) Double Science plus one biological or physical science A-level |
Co-requisites |
None |
School/department | School of Physiology, Pharmacology & Neuroscience |
Faculty | Faculty of Life Sciences |
An introduction to physiology, with an emphasis on mammalian physiology. The following topics are covered: cell biology and physiology, nervous system and muscle, cardiovascular and respiratory systems. Practical classes are supported by an online dynamic laboratory manual, eBioLabs and complement the lecture topics. Practicals include investigating the physiology of cells and tissues, and the function of the human nervous, cardiovascular and respiratory systems. Skills and lecture content will be supported by large and small group tutorials.
Aims:
By the end of the unit you should be able to:
Lectures
Practicals
eBioLabs (supporting practicals)
Small and large group tutorials
Summative:
Essay - 20% (1-6, 9)
Practical assessments via eBioLabs - 10% (7-9)
Timed assessment (End of unit) - 70% (1-6)
Formative (Tutorial work):
Assessment question practice
Essay
There are many good Physiology textbooks and we would encourage you to pick one that suits you. In the list below textbooks 1, 2, 3 and 7 are comprehensive physiology textbooks and textbooks 4, 5 and 6 are more accessible and may be better for getting to grips with the basics.
You should be aware that the Medical Library stocks a good range of textbooks including those listed above.