This module is fully supported by Blackboard, an online virtual learning environment which is managed by your tutors to provide you with access to high quality material in a structured programme of study with activities. It provides a more flexible approach to study in terms of time, location and pace, when compared with a traditional lecture course. However, there are a number of lectures (four) plus a series of face-to-face tutorials which are designed to provide you with added support and guidance.
Formative exercises are available throughout the module. Tutorials will allow for group reflection on the module content, the activities and tasks and assignments.

In summary these learning strategies will occupy your time:
4 hours of lecture.
4 hours of tutorial.
142 hours of guided study via Blackboard, independent and extension study, formative exercises

This module is designed to provide you with fundamental underpinning in Human Physiology and serve as a foundation for applied study of human physiology in later levels of your award. The module content is organised into sections which include: a) Organisation b) Anatomy c) Physiology of systems and d) Control & balance. Please note that the sections are not of equal weighting. Within each section you will cover a range of online material organised into structured topics and associated tasks for you to complete. Formative exercises will enable you to gauge your progress. The indicative content of the sections is as follows; The section on Organisation may include the following topics; essential biochemistry, introduction to the genome, structure and function of cells, membranes, tissues and organ systems. The section on anatomy is aimed at providing some introductory anatomical context for your study of human physiology and may include the following topics: the integument, skeletal and muscle systems, nerves and CNS, sensory and motor systems, gross anatomy of the major bodily systems. The 'physiology of systems' may include the following: Nervous system, Endocrine system, cardiovascular system, Respiratory system, blood and circulation, Digestive system, urinary system, Immune system including lymphatics, Reproductive system. 'Control and balance' draws together your knowledge of organisation, anatomy and systems into examination of the highly regulated and integrated functional human body. In this section the following topics may be covered: homeostasis, aspects of growth & development, regulation and control, balance and integration. Topics such as homeostasis, biochemistry etc. may be delivered in an integrated way throughout the module.

The learning outcomes are assessed by two workbooks:

Workbook 1 (30%) is a collection of short end-of-activity tasks and questions submitted mid-module (as both summative and formative assessment and to help with time management). This workbook assesses learning outcomes 1, 2, 3 & 5.

Workbook 2 (70%) is again a series of short end-of-activity tasks and questions, plus a synoptic essay type question designed to help integrate the module components. This workbook assesses learning outcomes 3, 4 & 5.

Further details of the workbook are to be found in the Module Handbook.

Access to good quality computing facilities in order to access the University website and thereby the Blackboard VLE.
Access to the internet.
Access to the appropriately stocked library and other learning resources
Appropriate and adequately equipped rooms for tutorials

Any introductory undergraduate text on human anatomy and physiology such as:
Tortora G.J. and Grabowski, S.R. (2003) Principles of Anatomy and Physiology. 10th Edition. John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
Martini F.H. Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology (2005). 7th Edition. Benjamin Cummings (PEARSON)

Plus the web support for this text accessible via
http://he-cda.wiley.com/WileyCDA/HigherEdCourse/cd-BG0100.html

You must be a student accepted onto diploma or degree awards within the following fields/areas:
Sciences
Sport