BMS2031 · Human physiology

Overview

Physiology is the study of how living organisms work. It involves the functions of cells, tissues, organs and the whole organism. This unit will provide you with an overview of how the body maintains a constant environment for its cells and tissues through the integrated functions of the following physiological systems: cardiovascular, renal, endocrine, respiratory, reproductive and gastrointestinal. You will also consider how the body adapts to changes in the external environment and to disease states.

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

Learning outcomes

1. Explain the functions and controls of the cardiovascular, renal, respiratory, hormonal and digestive systems in the human body;
2. Describe how the body systems integrate in order to maintain homeostasis;
3. Plan and conduct physiology experiments and analyse and interpret the associated experimental data related to cardiovascular function, urinary excretion, respiratory function and gut motility;
4. Communicate physiology concepts, research and data in a professional manner, using written and/or audio-visual formats as an individual and in teams.

Workload

Up to 6 hours of directed learning per week (lectures, workshops, practical classes, pre- and post-class activities)

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.