BS161-4-AU-CO:
Anatomy and Physiology
2024/25
Life Sciences (School of)
Colchester Campus
Autumn
Undergraduate: Level 4
Current
Thursday 03 October 2024
Friday 13 December 2024
15
09 February 2024
Requisites for this module
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BSC B990 Biomedical Science,
BSC B991 Applied Biomedical Science (NHS placement),
BSC B995 Biomedical Science (Including Year Abroad),
BSC B999 Biomedical Science (Including Placement Year),
BSC BD00 Biomedical Science (Including Foundation Year),
MSCIB099 Biomedical Science,
MSCIBA99 Biomedical Science (Including Placement Year),
MSCIBB99 Biomedical Science (Including Year Abroad),
BSC C200 Human Biology,
BSC C201 Human Biology (Including Year Abroad),
BSC C202 Human Biology (Including Placement Year),
BSC C220 Human Biology (Including Foundation Year)
Students will develop their knowledge of the anatomical component parts and major systems of the human body, including the respiratory, cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, digestive, renal, urogenital, nervous and endocrine systems and their relationship to each other.
The module will explore the structure and function of these major body systems, how the body is controlled by the nervous and endocrine systems and how homeostasis is maintained. Students will build their vocabulary of the key terminology of anatomy and physiology. The biology of disease processes in the different body systems and the development of their pathology will be addressed using a series of case studies. The impact of lifestyle upon health and the development of age-related diseases will also be explored.
The aim of this module is to develop your understanding of human anatomy and physiology: the structure, function and homeostatic/hormonal control of the human body.
On successful completion of the module, students should be able to:
1. Describe the structure, function and control of the major organ systems of the body.
2. Explain the maintenance of homeostasis in the human body.
3. Describe the pathology of certain diseases in different body systems, including age and lifestyle-related diseases.
4. Use appropriate scientific methods and approaches to gather, record, analyse and present data and information clearly and informatively.
5. Develop key skills related to ICT, numeracy, problem solving, working with others and self-directed learning.
Employability and transferable skills
Dissection of organs
Analysis of patient case studies- identification of normal and diseased bone and muscle tissues
Use of an electrocardiogram (ECG), measurement of blood pressure (BP) and heart rate (HR) and understanding of cardiac cycle and effects of exercise on heart
24 x 1 hour lectures including 1 revision class before MCQ and 1 revision class before summer exam; 4 x 3 hour practicals. Online assessment throughout lecture period will be guided by the lecturer.
This module does not appear to have a published bibliography for this year.
Assessment items, weightings and deadlines
| Coursework / exam |
Description |
Deadline |
Coursework weighting |
| Coursework |
Organs Dissection Practical (Moodle) |
|
10% |
| Coursework |
Bone Histology (Moodle) |
|
10% |
| Coursework |
Muscle Histology (Moodle) |
|
10% |
| Coursework |
Mastering A&P (Moodle) |
|
10% |
| Coursework |
Cardiovascular Practical DAI |
|
60% |
| Exam |
MCQ exam: In-Person, Closed Book, 50 minutes during January
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| Exam |
Main exam: In-Person, Closed Book, 60 minutes during Summer (Main Period)
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| Exam |
Reassessment Main exam: In-Person, Closed Book, 60 minutes during September (Reassessment Period)
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| Exam |
Reassessment MCQ exam: In-Person, Closed Book, 50 minutes during September (Reassessment Period)
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Exam format definitions
- Remote, open book: Your exam will take place remotely via an online learning platform. You may refer to any physical or electronic materials during the exam.
- In-person, open book: Your exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer to any physical materials such as paper study notes or a textbook during the exam. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, open book (restricted): The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer only to specific physical materials such as a named textbook during the exam. Permitted materials will be specified by your department. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, closed book: The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may not refer to any physical materials or electronic devices during the exam. There may be times when a paper dictionary,
for example, may be permitted in an otherwise closed book exam. Any exceptions will be specified by your department.
Your department will provide further guidance before your exams.
Overall assessment
Reassessment
Module supervisor and teaching staff
Prof Selwa Alsam, email: salsam@essex.ac.uk.
Dr Selwa Alsam, Dr Angela Pine
School Undergraduate Office, email: bsugoffice (Non essex users should add @essex.ac.uk to create the full email address)
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No
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Prof Jacqueline McCormack
Institute Technology Sligo
Vice President
Available via Moodle
Of 51.5 hours, 24 (46.6%) hours available to students:
26.5 hours not recorded due to service coverage or fault;
1 hours not recorded due to opt-out by lecturer(s), module, or event type.
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