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Undergraduate Course: Physiology 2 (BIME08005)

Course Outline
School School of Biomedical Sciences College College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine
Course type Standard Availability Available to all students
Credit level (Normal year taken) SCQF Level 8 (Year 2 Undergraduate) Credits 20
Home subject area Biomedical Sciences Other subject area None
Course website None Taught in Gaelic? No
Course description 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 It is RECOMMENDED that students have passed Quantification in the Life Sciences 1 (BILG08008)
It is RECOMMENDED that students have passed Molecules, Genes and Cells 1 (BILG08015)
Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisites None
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? No
Course Delivery Information
Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 1, Available to all students (SV1) WebCT enabled:  Yes Quota:  None
Location Activity Description Weeks Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Med And VetLaboratory1-11 14:00 - 17:00or 14:00 - 17:00
King's BuildingsLecture1-11 12:10 - 13:00
King's BuildingsLecture1-11 11:10 - 12:00
King's BuildingsLecture1-11 10:00 - 10:50
First Class Week 1, Monday, 10:00 - 10:50, Zone: King's Buildings. Swann Lecture Theatre, Kings Buildings
Additional information Laboratory Mon 1400-1700 or Th 1400-1700. Labs take place in the BMTO, Doorway 3, Medical School, Teviot Place.
Exam Information
Exam Diet Paper Name Hours:Minutes Stationery Requirements Comments
Main Exam Diet S1 (December)Physiology 22:00pencils / rubbers
Resit Exam Diet (August)Physiology 22:003 x 8 sides
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.
Assessment Information
1 x 1500 word essay 18%, Practicals = 10%, degree examination = 72%.
Special Arrangements
None
Additional Information
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Contacts
Course organiser Dr Peter Flatman
Tel: (0131 6)50 3254
Email: Peter.Flatman@ed.ac.uk
Course secretary Ms Lisa Ketchion
Tel: (0131 6)51 1629
Email: Lisa.Ketchion@ed.ac.uk
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