Human Physiology
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| LIFE1032 | Life Sciences | 1 | 20 | Full Year UK |
- Code
- LIFE1032
- School
- Life Sciences
- Level
- 1
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Full Year UK
Summary
This module is concerned with modern aspects of human physiology providing an overview of all the major systems of the human body. Where appropriate comparisons will be made with other vertebrates.
Target Students
Students on the first year of undergraduate degrees in the School of Life Sciences and students on the Cancer Sciences course. This module is not open to students outside the School (except where agreement exists with other Schools), any enrolments made by students from outside the School will be cancelled without notice.
Classes
This module may be delivered through lectures, seminars, workshops and labs etc
Assessment
- 100% Exam 1 (2-hour): ExamSys
Assessed in both autumn & spring semest
Educational Aims
The course aims to provide a basic understanding of modern aspects of human physiology. The course will focus on 10 key systems including excitable tissues, the nervous system, endocrine system,cardiovascular system, blood, respiratory system, renal system, gastrointestinal system, metabolism and reproduction. Where appropriate aspects of comparative physiology will be introduced. Similarly we will explore some aspects of pharmacology where these issues enhance our understanding of human physiology.Learning Outcomes
A student who completes this module will be expected to be able to:
A1. describe the physiology of humans with respect to 10 processes.
A2. identify the relationship between human physiology and other biological disciplines including comparative physiology and pharmacology where appropriate.
A3. understand and use appropriate terminology to describe physiology concepts
A student who completes this module will have the ability to:
B1. undertake appropriate experimental design and analysis
B2. work safely in the field and laboratory, using appropriate equipment and instruments and assess related safety issues in order to make and record accurate observations and measurements
B3. acquire information systematically, process it effectively, and draw appropriate conclusions
B4. demonstrate numeracy and written skills in the evaluation of the results from practical work