Unit name | Understanding Body Function A |
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Unit code | PHPH10010 |
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, and 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:
Timed Essay - 10% (35minutes; no word limit) (1-6, 9)
Practical assessments via eBioLabs - 10% (7-9)
January exam (2 hour)- 80% (1-6)
Formative (Tutorial work):
Exam questions practice
Essay
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.