Unit name | Fundamentals of Body Function |
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Unit code | PHPH10014 |
Credit points | 20 |
Level of study | C/4 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24) |
Unit director | Professor. Lumb |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
None (A-level biology recommended) |
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.
Aims:
By the end of the unit you should be able to:
Lectures
Practicals
eBiolabs (supporting practicals and renal physiology online tutorial)
Large group tutorials
Summative:
Practical assessments via eBioLabs - 10% (Assesses learning outcomes: any of 1-8, 9 and 10)
Abstract (Practical) – 5% (Assesses learning outcomes: any of 1-8, 9 and 10)
2hr Summer exam (MCQ, EMQ, DIQ)- 85% (Assesses learning outcomes 1-8,10)
Formative assessment will be provided by:
A large group tutorial consisting of a revision quiz using turning point student response system.
Written feedback will be provided for the practical abstract
Electronic feedback will be provided for the prelab and post lab work via eBiolabs.
Feedback during practical classes will be provided by staff and demonstrators.
Unit assessment marks will be provided and feedback will be available from the Unit Director on request.
A breakdown of marks for the summer exams will be provided.
Recommended Reading:
Physiology (5th Edition), Costanzo, L.S. 2014, Elsevier, ISBN: 978-1-4557-0847-5
This book covers the fundamentals of physiology well and is recommended by students.
Further Reading:
Human Physiology, Davies, A., Blakely A.G.H. and Kidd C., Churchill Livingstone, ISBN:0443045593
Medical Physiology (2nd Edition), Boron F. and Boulpaep E.L., 2012, Elsevier, ISBN: 978-1437717532
You should be aware that the Medical Library stocks a good range of textbooks including those listed above.