Nutritional Regulation, Physiology and Endocrinology
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| BIOS2038 | Biosciences | 2 | 20 | Autumn UK |
- Code
- BIOS2038
- School
- Biosciences
- Level
- 2
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Autumn UK
Summary
This module will introduce basic concepts of endocrinology and metabolic balance, focussing on the physiology of key biological systems
Target Students
For students studying BSc Food and Nutrition, BSc/MSci Nutrition, BSc/MSci Animal Science and related subjects.
Classes
- Two 1-hour lectures each week for 12 weeks
Assessment
- 30% Coursework 1: practical report
- 70% Exam 1 (2-hour): Summative ExamSys exam (timed with BIOS2091)
Assessed by end of autumn semester
Educational Aims
1. Explain the endocrine and immune systems involved in maintaining homeostasis.2. Explain the regulation of hormone synthesis and secretion and interaction with other chemical messengers systems of the body.3. Discuss the molecular biochemical and physiological effects of hormones on cells and tissue.4. Understand the regulation of appetite and assimilation and regulation of dietary energy and macronutrients."Learning Outcomes
Able to explain endocrine and immune systems involved in maintaining homeostasis.
Able to explain the regulation of hormone synthesis and secretion and interaction with other chemical messengers systems of the body.
Able to discuss the molecular biochemical and physiological effects of hormones on cells and tissue.
Able to explain the regulation of appetite and assimilation and regulation of dietary energy and macronutrients.
Conveners
Last updated 07/01/2025.