The delivery of the module will be through the following methods:
Lectures (12 x 2hrs): These will be used to deliver subject specific information and information on generic and personal transferable skills. A range of multimedia delivery methods will be used.
Student Centred Activities: Students will seek information of relevance to the lecture concepts and theories, and will introduce this material into the assessed work. There will be directed components as well as formative comment.

The module is designed to enable the student to develop an understanding of human physiology by investigating the control of the major organ systems during normal physiological function and how they are altered by disease. The physiological systems studied will focus primarily on; the nervous system; renal function; cardiovascular system; respiratory function; gastrointestinal control; control of the reproductive process; endocrine physiology. All organ systems are in a constant state of flux and it is the aim of this module to show students how the individual organ systems interact to promote the well being of the whole person in a section on homeostatic integration. To maximise the student?s interaction with the material being delivered they will need to be able to appraise the physiology in a variety of medical reference sources in relation to a disease state of their choosing.

STUDY OF ANY LEVEL 1 BIOLOGY MODULE OR EQUIVALENT

? Silverthorn, D.U. (2004) Human Physiology: An integrated approach (3rd edition). Pearson.
? Tortora, G.J. & Grabowski, S.R (2003) Principles of Anatomy and physiology (10th edition). Wiley.

? Access to a lecture room with projection equipment for PC-enhanced lectures with suitable blackout.
? Access to library, computers and books

Students will be required to complete 2 pieces of summative assessment.

CW-1: This will take the form of an investigation into a disease states, and will be assessed in the following way
1) Students provide 3 articles relating to the disease being studied. These articles must be accompanied by a review (250 words), which summarises the articles contents and their relevance to the essay topic. The 3 articles and reviews will be submitted mid way through the module and they will be returned with written formative feedback
2) From the 3 articles relating to the disease, plus additional material, students will construct a report around their chosen topic for submission in the last week of the semester (minimum 2000 words) (2, 3)

EX-1: This will cover all areas of the module and will take the form of answering 3 essay questions from a choice of 5 in 2 hours. (1 ? 3)

A revision session will provide formative feedback on essay structure.