Biology, 2nd Edition (2018) Clark, Douglas and Choi. OpenStax, Digital, ISBN-13: 978-1-947172-52-4

Introductory sessions will cover the normal functioning of mammalian physiology and biochemistry to illustrate fundamental processes, their control and their dynamic nature. The emphasis will be to help develop your understanding of how the individual processes interact to promote the wellbeing of the whole organism as part of homeostatic integration. Some elements of comparative physiology and biochemistry enable you to study the interactions of other organisms such as pathogens, to make connections directly with topics in other core modules.

The module then develops into an examination of the impact of the environment and ecology processes on non-communicable disease and dysfunction at many levels of biological organisation including behavioural. You will consider aspects of epidemiology and the factors that influence prevalence of a condition including concepts of the changes in microbiota, disease susceptibility, pre-disposition, as well as exposure, dose and elements of control. Linked to this you will also how examine how various public and global health organisations undertake surveillance, screening, monitoring and how they intervene to change conditions to improve human and animal health.

You will examine the biological basis of health and disease, placing this within the context of wider issues and determinants which affect non-communicable disease, including local, regional, global and social factors influencing health and disease.

1. On completion of this module you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of key aspects of mammalian physiology and biochemistry.
Knowledge and Understanding

2. On completion of this module you will be able to describe how biological cells, tissues and systems respond to disease and therapy.¿
Learning

3. On completion of this module, you will be able to analyse biological information to illustrate the relationships between disease, environment and health.
Analysis

4. On completion of this module, you will be able to integrate biological information into a wider context to understand the relationships between disease, environment and health.
Problem solving

Disease, Health and Environment are fully intertwined so that our health, and the health of life on the planet, depends upon the environment and its critical role in ecological balance, ecosystem services and healthy living. Our impact on the global environment is unprecedented and together with natural changes and their consequent often unknown effects, we need to understand these complex relationships to minimise our impact, restore habitats and improve our environment for health and wellbeing

Activities during the face to face time and via Blackboard will provide a means of support where you will be able to reflect upon your development, feedback and progression within your studies. The module comprises sessions such as lectures, seminars and group activities such as workshop throughout the teaching weeks of the university calendar. The detailed schedule is published on the blackboard course pages at the start of the module and in the Module Handbook.

1. On completion of this module you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of key aspects of mammalian physiology and biochemistry.
Knowledge and Understanding

2. On completion of this module you will be able to describe how biological cells, tissues and systems respond to disease and therapy.
Learning

3. On completion of this module, you will be able to analyse biological information to illustrate the relationships between disease, environment and health.
Analysis

4. On completion of this module, you will be able to integrate biological information into a wider context to understand the relationships between disease, environment and health.
Problem solving

1. Infographic 50% A1/A2
2. Examination A 25% 1 hour
3. Examination B 25% 1 hour

ADDITIONAL ASSESSMENT DETAILS
(Please link Assessment to Learning Outcomes)
Infographic to examine the nature of links between specific environmental factors and human health [L.O. 3]

Examinations comprising short answer questions.
Examination A will take place during the module and has a formative focus.

Examination B will be scheduled in the assessment period at the end of semester 2.[L.O.1, 2, 4]

Internet enabled computer, mixture of tiered lecture rooms and rooms suitable for group work for delivery.