Contact Hours: (72)
36 hours interactive lectures
30 hours workshops and seminars
4 hours group tutorials
2 hours individual tutorials

Independent Study Hours: (228)
100 hours reading
50 hours Blackboard activities
30 hours preparation for tutorials
48 hours examination preparation

IT access for Blackboard
Library resources
South Staffs College will require moodle

GIDDENS, A. (2009) Sociology. 6th Ed. Cambridge: Polity press.
GROSS, R. (2010) Psychology: The Science of Mind and Behaviour. 6th Ed. London: Hodder Education.
JOHNSON, M.D. (2014) Human Biology: Concepts and Current Issues. 7th Ed. Harlow: Pearson.
PEATE, I. and NAIR, M. (Eds.) (2011) Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology for Student Nurses. Chichester: Wiley-Blackwell.

An assignment of 1500 words weighted at 50% (addressing LO's 2 and 3)
45 minutes MCQ examination weighted at 50% (addressing LO 1)

Additional Assessment Details (include formative feedback / assessment):
In class and VLE based tests, one formative examination and feedback via class based activities and tutorials
Tutorials feedback on written assignment plan and draft work

This module aims to develop your understanding of the individual from a biological, psychological and sociological perspective
You will explore normal physical, psychological and sociological development across the lifespan
This will include the anatomy and physiology of the bodily systems, their organisation and the achievement of homeostasis. Systems will include cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, integumentary, musculoskeletal, endocrine, nervous, gastrointestinal, lymphatic and reproductive.
An introduction to psychology and psychological theories, including cognitive, social, humanistic, development and behaviourist theories
An introduction to sociology exploring definitions of sociology, social perspectives, values and social norms, culture and society, families, race, religion and ethnicity, class, stratification and inequality, poverty, welfare and social exclusion.