Unit name | Understanding Body Function |
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Unit code | PHPH10009 |
Credit points | 40 |
Level of study | C/4 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24) |
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: homeostasis, cell biology and physiology, nervous system and muscle, cardiovascular and respiratory systems, kidney, gastrointestinal tract, endocrinology and reproduction. 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, respiratory and renal systems. Students also undertake a small extended practical project towards the end of the year. Small group tutorials are held fortnightly.
Aims:
By the end of the unit you should be able to:
Timed Essay - 8% Extended practical talks - 4% Practical assessments via eBioLabs - 11% Renal proforma - 2% January exam (2 hour)- 35% Summer exam (2.5 hour)- 40%
You will need to consult textbooks to consolidate the information you are given in lectures and practicals.
Many textbooks are suitable for the course; an alphabetical selection is given below.
NOT IN ANY ORDER OF PRIORITY BUT SIMPLY LISTED ALPHABETICALLY
You should be aware that the Medical Library stocks a good range of textbooks including those listed above.