Physiology and Disease (C1102)
Physiology and Disease
Module C1102
Module details for 2024/25.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 4
Module Outline
This module provides an introduction to the integrative science of physiology, a key part of most branches of the biosciences. The focus will be on understanding how the body functions and communicates through different levels of organisation. Control and regulation via nervous, hormonal, and other homeostatic mechanisms will be explored, from cellular and molecular levels to the major organ systems and human body, with examples of pathophysiology.
Exposure to scientific papers and analysis of scientific data will be developed.
This module builds knowledge of the impact of pathophysiological changes and processes on cells, tissues, and body systems for subsequent modules.
Module learning outcomes
Demonstrate an understanding of the physiology of respiratory, circulatory, digestive and nervous systems with links to cellular metabolism where appropriate.
Demonstrate an understanding of the ways in which body systems are interlinked and how changes from the ‘norm’ can lead to pathophysiology.
Understand the crucial role of communication between tissues, organs and organ systems, to enable control and regulation in homeostasis.
Demonstrate an ability to comment upon experimental data in physiology.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 40.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Problem Set | T1 Week 10 | 100.00% |
| Multiple Choice questions | Semester 1 Assessment | 60.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Seminar | 2 hours | 10010000000 |
| Autumn Semester | Laboratory | 2 hours | 00010000000 |
| Autumn Semester | Online Seminar | 1 hour | 10000000100 |
| Autumn Semester | Workshop | 2 hours | 00000100000 |
| Autumn Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 22202122022 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Dr Haruko Okamoto
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Dr Alexander Stuart
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