SHN4282 - Anatomy and Physiology

Objectives:

On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:

Identify the major anatomical structures and systems of the human body.
Describe the function and role of major organs and tissues and relate the links between organs and systems to the normal functioning of the human body.
Describe the physiological systems that maintain homeostasis and communication.
Demonstrate an understanding of the cardiovascular, neuromuscular and respiratory systems at rest and during exercise.
Demonstrate a critical awareness of ethical issues in the field.
Demonstrate competence in a range of practical and subject specific skills.
Understand, and be able to comply with safety in the laboratory.
Demonstrate skills in the evaluation and interpretation of laboratory and field data.

Content:

The Human Body. Basic gross anatomy, position and interrelationship of organs and tissues. Cell structure and cell physiology. Homeostasis.

Cardio respiratory system: Circulation-transport of nutrients and gases into and around the body. Functions of the heart and vascular system, blood pressure. Respiration.

The Muscular System: Muscle types. Muscle cells and generation of contractile force. Muscles of the body and movement.

Body Control Systems; Nervous system overview central and peripheral nervous system, nerve impulse generation.Motor system and reflexes.

Learning and Teaching Information:

Lectures will be supported by seminar and laboratory workshops. In addition a series of formative MCQ questions will be available on-line for students to evaluate their own level of understanding.

Lecture
Contact hours: 24

Intended Group size: 100

Practical workshops
Contact hours: 24
Intended Group size: <30

Guided Independent study
Hours: 152

Further details relating to assessment
Directed activities. These consist of weekly tasks that must be completed and submitted for inspection at timetabled sessions each week. The assessment will be assessed on a pass/ fail basis with a pass requiring at least 75% of all weekly tasks successfully completed. A pass mark will lead to the full award of 10% towards the final mark. A fail in directed activities will contribute 0% to the final mark.

Assessment:

001 Portfolio 2000 words end of semester 1 70%
002 2 x short tests 30 mins each ongoing in semester 1 20%
003 Directed activities ongoing semester 1 10%

Fact File

Module Coordinator - Mr Matthew Sedgwick
Level - 4
Credit Value - 20
Pre-Requisites - NONE
Semester(s) Offered - 4S1

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