LSC-10074 - Module Specification
School of Life Sciences
Faculty of Natural Sciences

Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2024/25

This module will introduce you to the normal human anatomy and physiology. This will include the digestive, nervous, neuromuscular, respiratory, cardiovascular, excretory, immune, reproductive and endocrine systems, and their functions. We will also begin to explore how different pathologies can develop as a result of a deficiency or dysfunction within these body systems.
This module builds upon labs/practicals delivered within LSC-10087 to help you consolidate your learning. Through group-based activities you will produce content on select module topics, developing key skills in teamwork and leadership, and in communicating to different audiences. A lab-based proforma will help you to understand how to analyse and interpret data.

To introduce students to the normal human anatomy and physiology of the digestive, nervous, neuromuscular, respiratory, cardiovascular, excretory, immune, reproductive and endocrine systems, and their functions. To explore and describe a number of pathologies that can develop, as a result of deficiencies or dysfunction in these systems in the body. To further consider and develop labs/practical work delivered within LSC-10087.

Intended Learning Outcomes

describe the normal human anatomy and physiology of the main organ systems including the digestive, nervous, neuromuscular, respiratory, cardiovascular, excretory, immune, reproductive and endocrine systems: 2,3
describe the regulation of the main organ systems by the nervous system, including the role of the hypothalamus and pituitary glands, sympathetic and parasympathetic stimulation; and also the endocrine system: 2,3
describe and explain the purpose of equipment used in the practical study of physiology: 2,3
describe the organization, anatomical features and physiological function of the following human body systems (digestive, nervous, neuromuscular, respiratory, cardiovascular, excretory, immune, reproductive and endocrine): 2,3
explain how the main type or types of pathology encountered in these systems affects their function and in some cases their anatomical organisation and consider interventions and treatments: 2,3
interpret observations and outcomes from the recordings of physiological data, present this appropriately in graphical or other formats and communicate effectively in written form with accurate interpretation, description and analysis: 2,3
present and communicate clearly an aspect of human physiology & anatomy in video form: 1

Study hours

Active learning:
21 x 1hr ¿ live tutorials/workshops/discussions (21 hrs)
1 x 2 hr heart workshop (2hrs)
21 x 5h - engagement with asynchronous content (105 hrs)
4 x 1hr - timetabled group preparation and assessment completion (4 hrs)
Independent study:
21 x 2hr - reflection following tutorials/workshops/discussions (42 hrs)
10hr - individual preparation for group assessment (10hrs)
2 x 2hr Exams (4hrs)
6 x 2h - reflection and preparation for core labs linked with content (12hrs)
100 hours independent study

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment