Module Details

Module Code: PHOL7002
Title: Introductory Physiology 2 UCC
Long Title: Introductory Physiology 2 UCC
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2017/18 ( September 2017 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 4216 - Physiology
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: To introduce students to the principles of Systems and Integrated Physiology
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Compare and contrast the different types of muscle in the human body.
LO2 Describe the structure and functions of the heart and blood vessels, outline how the heart contracts and relaxes and describe how blood is pumped through the heart and into the blood vessels and explain how blood pressure is maintained in the blood vessels.
LO3 Describe the structure of lung tissue and explain the mechanics of breathing, outline how oxygen and carbon dioxide are transported in the blood and explain how the rate of breathing is regulated.
LO4 Describe the structure of the kidney nephron, outline how the kidney filters the blood and describe the role of the renal system in determining urine composition.
LO5 Describe the structure of the gastrointestinal tract and explain how the intestines function to digest food.
LO6 Outline the various hormones & their function in the body.
LO7 Explain the process of human reproduction and growth.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
BC2001 and BC2002
 
Indicative Content
Cardiovascular and respiratory physiology
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Renal system and physiology of the gastroinestinal tract.
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Endocrinology and reproductive physiology.
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Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework20.00%
End of Module Formal Examination80.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Multiple Choice Questions % of Total Mark 20
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes  
Assessment Description
n/a
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 80
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5,6,7
Assessment Description
n/a
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact For 6 weeks Every Week 3.00 3
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact For 6 weeks Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 6.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 6.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Human Physiology by Fox. Human Physiology.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_SBISC_8 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Biomedical Science 4 Mandatory