The module will focus on the following:
Introduction to human anatomy and physiology - overview of terminology, planes and regions, homeostasis, macroscopic and microscopic approaches, the cell and tissues; The musculoskeletal system; The cardiovascular system; The respiratory system; The gastrointestinal system; The urinary system; The male and female reproductive systems; The nervous system; The endocrine system.

An EXAM weighted at 100% covering all learning outcomes.
The 2-hour exam will have two components: a section containing seen questions and a section on data analysis and interpretation.
Seen Questions: there will be two compulsory seen questions.
Data interpretation: students will have a choice of analysing and interpreting one set of data from a choice of 2 data sets derived from practicals they have undertaken within the module.

Additional Assessment Details (including formative feedback):
Time will be made available for formative feedback activities during workshops.

The module uses a blend of face to face lectures (10hrs), workshops and practicals (40hrs) supported by a VLE containing additional formative tasks and support materials. Data/research workshops will link the theory and practice with research. Lectures will be used to deliver subject specific information and tutor lead discussion on human physiological topics relevant to that delivery. Practicals will be used to follow up and build on the theory in the lectures. A range of multimedia support will be available via the VLE.

Guide to weekly time management: 5 contact hours x 10 weeks
Contact hours:
Lecture 1 hour
Practical / workshop activity 4 hours
Directed reading, information gathering, and student supervised learning: 100 hours.

The following are suitable for those students who have limited or no previous biology knowledge:
Colbert, B. et al. (2009) Anatomy and Physiology for nursing and health professionals, Harlow, Pearson Education
Boyle, M. & Senior, K. (2008) Human Biology, 3rd Edn., London: HarperCollins
Marieb, E.N. (2014) Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology, 11th Edn., London: Pearson Benjamin Cummings.
Scanlon, V. & Saunders, T. (2011) Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology, 6th Edn., Philadelphia: F.A. Davis (eBook)

The following are suitable for those students with previous biology knowledge:
Marieb, E.N. & Hoehn, K. (2013) Human Anatomy and Physiology. 9th Edn., London: Pearson Benjamin Cummings
Martini, F.H. (2008) Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology. 8th Edn., London: Pearson Benjamin Cummings.
Tortora, G. & Grabowski, S. (2009) Principles of Anatomy and Physiology. Vol.1, Organization, support and movement, and control systems of the human body, 12th Edn., New Jersey: Wiley
Tortora, G. & Derrickson, B. (2009) Principles of Anatomy and Physiology. Vol.2, Maintenance and continuity of the human body, 12th Edn., New Jersey: Wiley

Equipped laboratory and Lecture room with VLE integration
Small group teaching rooms for tutorials with multimedia tools available
Internet linked PC
Library and access to e-journals and e-books

None.

1. EXPLAIN THE ROLE OF CELLULAR TISSUE AND ORGAN ANATOMY IN THE FACILITATION OF THE BODIES PHYSIOLOGICAL MECHANISMS.
(Application, Enquiry, Knowledge & Understanding)

2. DESCRIBE THE PHYSIOLOGICAL SIGNIFICANCE AND INTERACTION OF INDIVIDUAL ORGAN SYSTEMS OF THE HUMAN BODY IN HEALTH AND DISEASE BASED UPON EXPERIMENTAL EVIDENCE, PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE AND THEORETICAL BACKGROUND.
(Application, Enquiry, Knowledge & Understanding)

3. CRITICALLY EVALUATE EXPERIMENTAL EVIDENCE FROM BOTH PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE AND CURRENT LITERATURE.
(Analysis, Application, Reflection)