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Undergraduate Handbook 2006-2007 (archived)
Module BISS2221: HUMAN AND APPLIED PHYSIOLOGY
Department: Biological and Biomedical Sciences (Biomedical Sciences) [Queen's Campus, Stockton]
BISS2221: HUMAN AND APPLIED PHYSIOLOGY
| Type | Level | Credits | Availability | Module Cap | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tied | 2 | 20 | Available in 2006/2007 | None. | Queen's Campus Stockton |
Tied To
Pre-requisites
- None.
Corequisites
- None.
Excluded Combinations
- None.
Aims
- To provide in-depth discussion of physiological control systems in the "standard" fit young adult, progressing to a broad overview of "non-standard" physiology essential to biomedical workers with "non-standard" patients.
Content
- Renal physiology.
- Acid-based balance.
- Respiratory and cardiovascular control.
- Circulatory shock and physiology of its treatment.
- Pregnancy.
- The foetus and neonate.
- Old age.
Learning Outcomes
Subject-specific Knowledge
- On completion of this module student should have an understanding of the physiological control systems of a "normal" adult and how this differs in a "non-standard" patient.
Subject-specific Skills
- Students should be able to discuss "altered physiological states" from the norm and be familiar with experimental techniques used to assess physiological status.
Key Skills
- Students should show an ability to handle, interpret and present experimental data.
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module
- Theoretical knowledge will be delivered in lectures and practicals.
- Learning knowledge and understanding will be assessed by course work and end of year examinations
- The ability to handle and interpret data will be assessed by practical reports.
- The variety of methods of teaching and assessment will contribute to learning by providing details and rapid feedback.
Teaching Methods and Learning Hours
| Activity | Number | Frequency | Duration | Total Hours | Attendance Monitored |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 42 | 2-3 per Week | 1 Hour | 42 | |
| Practicals | 4 | 2 per Term (Terms 1 and 2) | 3 Hours | 12 | |
| Other (Workshops) | 9 | 4-5 per Term (Terms 1 and 2) | 1 hour | 9 | |
| Preparation and Reading | 137 | ||||
| Total | 200 |
Summative Assessment
| Component | Component Weighting | Element | Length/Duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Examination | 60% | examination | 2 hours | 100% | |
| Continuous Assessment | 40% | practical report 1 | 33.33% | ||
| practical report 2 | 33.33% | ||||
| essay | 33.33% |
Formative Assessment
None
Students who do not attend monitored activities shown under Teaching Methods
and Learning Hours, or who fail to complete the summative or formative
assessment(s) specified above, may be subject to the Academic Progress
procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be
required to leave the University.