BIOL1151: INTRODUCTION TO PHYSIOLOGY

• 'A' Level Biology OR Chemistry

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• To study the physiology of mammals as a model for physiological processes in other organisms.
• To describe a range of tissues and physiological processes in mammals at an introductory level.
• To relate physiological processes to their bases at the molecular and cellular levels.

• Epithelia, including skin, gut and connective tissue.
• The musculoskeletal system and its control.
• The circulatory system.
• Sensory perception.
• Respiration.
• Reproduction.
• Defence.

Subject-specific Knowledge:

• Introductory-level knowledge of physiology of major processes, such as circulatory systems, respiration, sensory systems, motility and defence in mammals.
• Basic knowledge of the composition and anatomy of selected tissues in mammals.
• Introductory knowledge of the cellular and biochemical processes which underly physiological processes in mammals.
• Basic understanding of human-specific aspects of mammalian physiology

Subject-specific Skills:

• To be able to understand and analyse experimental work in physiology.
• To be able to apply problem-solving skills to practical problems in physiology, including the use of mathematics and data analysis.

Key Skills:

• Numeracy, in data analysis, and calculations involved in physiology problems.
• Communication skills, using the written word and graphics, involved in physiology practical reports.
• Team work.
• Self-motivation, in self-guided learning.

• Lectures deliver subject-specific knowledge.
• Workshops reinforce subject-specific knowledge and understanding gained from lectures and the development of key and subject-specific skills.
• Practical exercises allow students to utilise subject-specific knowledge gained from lectures, and support the development of key and subject-specific skills.
• Tutorials give enhancement of the student learning experience, supporting attainment of all learning outcomes.
• Self-guided learning contributes to subject-specific knowledge and self-motivation.
• Practical analysis based on subject-specific knowledge and demonstrate subject-specific skills in understanding experimental work and data analysis.
• Problem Exercises (Data Handling) demonstrate subject-specific skills in data handling and key skills in numeracy applied to physiology.
• Unseen examinations demonstrate achievement of the appropriate level of subject-specific knowledge of physiology, with an emphasis on understanding and communication (essay and problem-based questions) or recall of factual knowledge (multiple choice or short answer question tests)

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