Undergraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2008-2009 (archived)
Module BISS1251: SYSTEM PHYSIOLOGY
Department: Biological and Biomedical Sciences (Biomedical Sciences) [Queen's Campus, Stockton]
BISS1251: SYSTEM PHYSIOLOGY
| Type | Tied | Level | 1 | Credits | 20 | Availability | Available in 2008/09 | Module Cap | None. | Location | Queen's Campus Stockton |
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| Tied to | Biomedical Sciences (B940) |
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Prerequisites
- None.
Corequisites
- None.
Excluded Combination of Modules
- None.
Aims
- To provide an introduction into how the human body works.
- To understand normal physiological function as a precursor to examining disease process.
- Relate structure of physiological system to its function.
- Integrate function to maintaining homeostasis.
Content
- Neurophysiology.
- Muscle Physiology.
- Cardiovascular Physiology.
- Respiratory Physiology.
- Renal Physiology.
Learning Outcomes
Subject-specific Knowledge:
- Sound knowledge of organ structure and function in relation to its integrated homeostatic role.
- Measure and interpret physiological data from a number of body systems.
Subject-specific Skills:
- Perform and interpret physiological assessment of a number of body systems.
- Understand the various body systems are functionally linked to maintain homeostasis.
- Ability to use physiological data to assess function (normal vs abnormal).
Key Skills:
- Accurate recording of physiological data.
- Interpretation of data (normal vs abnormal).
- Development of practical skills.
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module
- Lectures provide a solid foundation for knowledge and understanding, both practical and theoretical, and form a framework for students’ self-directed learning.
- Laboratory sessions are used to reinforce the subject knowledge identified in other teaching and learning modes, but also serve to enhance subject specific skills.
- Workshops serve to encourage communication skills, team work and opportunities to extend subject specific knowledge.
- Essays assess key communication skills but are also used to examine a students learning of subject specific knowledge.
- Unseen examinations are a test of the range depth and sophistication of the students knowledge and understanding of the material in a module. They also test key skills in ability to present arguments and communicate them effectively in a concise written form.
- Data Handling provides an opportunity for the student to display an ability in bringing together of information and critical assessment of data, often in a clinical context.
Teaching Methods and Learning Hours
| Activity | Number | Frequency | Duration | Total/Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 15 | Weekly | 1-3 hours | 46 | |
| Practicals | 5 | Termly | 3 hours | 15 | ■ |
| Workshops/CAL | 1 | 3 hours | 3 | ■ | |
| Tutorials | 2 | 1 hour | 2 | ■ | |
| Preparation & Reading | 134 | ||||
| Total | 200 |
Summative Assessment
| Component: Examination | Component Weighting: 60% | ||
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| Element | Length / duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
| Unseen formal examination | 2 hours | 100% | |
| Component: Continuous Assessment | Component Weighting: 40% | ||
| Element | Length / duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
| Data handling | 33.34% | ||
| Practical report | 33.33% | ||
| Essay | 33.33% | ||
Formative Assessment:
Essay. Practical report. Data handling.
■ Attendance at all activities marked with this symbol will be monitored. Students who fail to attend these activities, or to complete the summative or formative assessment specified above, will be subject to the procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be required to leave the University