Module Descriptors
FORM & FUNCTION
OSTE40036
Key Facts
Health, Education, Policing and Sciences
Level 4
30 credits
Contact
Leader: Samuel O'Brien
Email: samuel.o'brien@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 45
Independent Study Hours: 255
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT weighted at 25%
- EXAMINATION - UNSEEN IN EXAMINATION CONDITIONS weighted at 75%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details
2 HOUR WRITTEN EXAM 75%
Part A 8 `short answer' questions
Part B 4 `short essay' questions
Learning outcomes 3,4 and 5 are assessed in the written exam
CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENTS 25%
Learning outcomes 1and 2 are assessed in the continuous assessments - A 10 minute presentation to peers on a specific aspect of human physiology chosen from a list of options given at the start of the module
The continuous assessments will take the form of a presentation by student groups. They will take place on various dates throughout semester 2 of the programme. These dates will be confirmed on day 1 of the module.
All elements of the module assessment must be passed in order to complete the module
Additional Assessment Details (include formative feedback / assessment):
Part A 8 `short answer' questions
Part B 4 `short essay' questions
Learning outcomes 3,4 and 5 are assessed in the written exam
CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENTS 25%
Learning outcomes 1and 2 are assessed in the continuous assessments - A 10 minute presentation to peers on a specific aspect of human physiology chosen from a list of options given at the start of the module
The continuous assessments will take the form of a presentation by student groups. They will take place on various dates throughout semester 2 of the programme. These dates will be confirmed on day 1 of the module.
All elements of the module assessment must be passed in order to complete the module
Additional Assessment Details (include formative feedback / assessment):
Module Indicative Content
Basic chemical and biochemical principles.
Introduction to physiological and anatomical terminology.
Cell structure and function.
Physiology of homeostasis and the role played by different body systems in this process.
Location, structure and functions of the various body systems, including: nervous system, cardiovascular system, respiratory system, renal system endocrine system, gastro-intestinal system, lymphatic system, immune system and reproductive system.
Brief embryological development of body systems with a special attention to musculo skeletal system
Introduction to physiological and anatomical terminology.
Cell structure and function.
Physiology of homeostasis and the role played by different body systems in this process.
Location, structure and functions of the various body systems, including: nervous system, cardiovascular system, respiratory system, renal system endocrine system, gastro-intestinal system, lymphatic system, immune system and reproductive system.
Brief embryological development of body systems with a special attention to musculo skeletal system
Module Learning Strategies
CONTACT HOURS (45 hours)
Lectures - 45 hours
INDEPENDENT STUDY HOURS (255 hours)
Background reading - 50 hours
Structured worksheets - 95 hours
Assessment preparation - 110 hours
Lectures - 45 hours
INDEPENDENT STUDY HOURS (255 hours)
Background reading - 50 hours
Structured worksheets - 95 hours
Assessment preparation - 110 hours
Module Special Admissions Requirements
General Admission Requirements for B.Ost/ M.Ost programme.
Module Texts
Hinwood, B. (2004) A Textbook of Science for the Health Professions. 3rd Ed. Melbourne. Chapman & Hall.
Marieb, E. N. (2008) Human Anatomy & Physiology. 8th Ed. New York. Addison Wesley.
Martini, F. (2008) Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology. 7th Ed. New Jersey. Prentice-Hall International.
Tortora, G, J. & Derrickson, B.H. (2008) Principles of Anatomy & Physiology 8th ed John Wiley & Sons Inc - Core
Tortora & Grabowoski (2006) Introduction to the Human Body - The essentials of Anatomy & Physiology. John Wiley & Sons Inc
Marieb, E. N. (2008) Human Anatomy & Physiology. 8th Ed. New York. Addison Wesley.
Martini, F. (2008) Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology. 7th Ed. New Jersey. Prentice-Hall International.
Tortora, G, J. & Derrickson, B.H. (2008) Principles of Anatomy & Physiology 8th ed John Wiley & Sons Inc - Core
Tortora & Grabowoski (2006) Introduction to the Human Body - The essentials of Anatomy & Physiology. John Wiley & Sons Inc
Module Resources
Anatomical models, powerpoint; flipchart.