Animal Physiology and Anatomy
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| BIOS1066 | Biosciences | 1 | 30 | Full Year UK |
- Code
- BIOS1066
- School
- Biosciences
- Level
- 1
- Credits
- 30
- Semesters
- Full Year UK
Summary
The lecture content on this module deals with the major physiological systems which are essential for life. Associated practical sessions will initially cover basic microscopy and histological skills with subsequent classes using gross examination and dissection of post-mortem tissue, as well as microscopic examination of pre-prepared (histological) slides or on-line images, to study the major physiological systems including the nervous, respiratory, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, renal and digestive systems. Where possible, specimens from different species will be compared to highlight structural/functional differences and slides/images of tissue with pathological conditions will be included. Specific practical classes will also focus on (autonomic) nervous system control of the digestive system (pharmacology) and measurements of respiratory function.
Target Students
Restricted to BSc or MSci Animal Science (Biosciences) students only
Assessment
- 34% Inclass Exam (Practical): Objective Structured Practical Examination (OSPE) or similar at end of year
- 33% Exam 1 (1-hour): ExamSys or similar at the end of the Autumn semester
- 33% Exam 2 (1-hour): ExamSys or similar at end of year
Assessed in both autumn & spring semest
Educational Aims
This module aims to provide students with basic information on form and function within the nervous, respiratory, cardiovascular, renal and digestive systems. It achieves this through lectures focussed on the different physiological systems which are then supported by linked practical classes involving measurement of physiological responses and investigation of gross anatomy and cellular structure. Through direct handling and dissection of post-mortem tissue, students will gain a greater appreciation of the gross anatomical arrangement of component parts of these systems and how this links to their physiology. Examination of histologically-prepared slides and on-line images will allow an appreciation of the structure-function relationship at a cellular level.Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module, students will be able to:
(i) Name and identify the major anatomical structures and gross features of the major organs systems and explain their physiological function;
(ii) Describe the structure of the major organ systems at the cellular level (including from histologically-prepared tissue) as well as organ and organism levels and explain these structures/features in terms of their physiological function;
(iii) Identify the basic rules of pharmacology and drug receptor interactions;
(iv) Recognise the interdependence of major physiological systems;
(v) Identify the basic principles of cell communication;
(vi) Recognise cell-specific responses to signals and environmental stresses;
(vii) Describe some specific examples of species differences in anatomy, and hence function, of physiological systems;
(viii) Identify specific pathologies of the major physiological systems (including via histologically-prepared tissue)