Human and Mammalian Physiology 2 (PY0001)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 8 ? Acronym : BIO-2-HMP

A systematic survey of general mammalian (mainly human) physiology which lays the groundwork for all subsequent courses in Physiology, Pharmacology and Neuroscience. Course topics include: the composition of body fluids and fluid homeostasis, membrane structure in relation to function, nerves and hormones, the cardiovascular, respiratory, renal and gastro-intestinal systems and an introduction to reproductive physiology.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : Molecules and Cells 1 and Quantification in the Life Sciences 1 are recommended.

? Costs : Lab coat

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Biology, (School of Biological Sciences, Schedule K)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 2nd year

? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

? Contact Teaching Time : 4 hour(s) 30 minutes per week for 11 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
20/09/2005	12:10	13:00	Main Lecture Theatre, Swann Building	KB

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Monday	10:00	10:50	KB
Lecture	Tuesday	12:10	13:00	KB
Lecture	Friday	11:10	12:00	KB

1 of the following 2 classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Laboratory	Mo	14:00	17:00	Med+Vet
Laboratory	Th	14:00	17:00	Med+Vet

? Additional Class Information : Laboratory Mon 1400-1700 or Th 1400-1700

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

A knowledge and understanding of the action of the major physiological systems in the human body.
Experience of conducting individual literature research in producing a major course essay.
Enhancing laboratory competence via: bench work and group practical work developing co-operation skills.