Martini and Nath. Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology: (8th edition). Published by Pearson. ISBN 0321505719 (2008)

STUDY OF ANY LEVEL 4 BIOLOGY MODULE OR EQUIVALENT

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.

The module uses a blend of face to face lectures (12 x 2hrs) supported by a VLE containing additional formative tasks and support materials. Lectures will be used to deliver subject specific information and tutor led discussion on human physiological topics relevant to that delivery. A range of multimedia support will be available via the VLE. The E-library and Faculty LRC will be used to support investigations into secondary and primary literature sources linked to the assessment.

Students will be required to complete 3 pieces of summative assessment.

Assessment 1: 0% weighting. Students provide 5 articles relating to a 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 5 articles and reviews will be submitted mid-way through the module and they will be returned with written formative feedback (3)

Assessment 2: 80% weighting. 3000-3500 word report. From the 5 articles relating to the disease, plus subsequent additional material, students will construct a report around their chosen topic (maximum) (2 and 3)

Assessment 3: 20% weighting. Viva. This will use the report to instigate a discussion on the integrative nature of human physiology in order to show linkage of all areas of the module. The students will be able to bring support material (diagrams, models, notes) with them into the viva. The viva itself will be 15 minutes long. (1 and 3)

Time will be made available for formative report and viva activities. An observer will be present during the viva to ensure uniformity in the structure and questioning in all vivas

Criteria relating to these assessments are available in the module handbook, and for the intranet-based assignment on the server dedicated to this assessment type.

Access to a lecture room suitable for TEL
Access to library, computers and books