Postgraduate Course: Introduction to Physiology for Biomechanics (MSBM08003)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Biomedical Sciences |
College |
College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Not available to visiting students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 8 (Postgraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
| Home subject area |
Medical Sciences (Biomedical Sciences) |
Other subject area |
School (School of Engineering) |
| Course website |
None
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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 |
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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| Additional Costs |
n/a |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 1, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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WebCT enabled: No |
Quota: None |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| No Classes have been defined for this Course |
| First Class |
First class information not currently available |
| No Exam Information |
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.
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Assessment Information
| 1 x 1500 word essay (15%); practicals (20%); degree theory examination (65%). |
Special Arrangements
| An introductory tutorial will be delivered. |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
Not entered |
| Syllabus |
http://student.biology.ed.ac.uk/undergraduate/
courses/lecture_details.php?id=U03681_3
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| Transferable skills |
Not entered |
| Reading list |
http://student.biology.ed.ac.uk/undergraduate/
courses/reading.php?id=U03681_3
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| Study Abroad |
Not entered |
| Study Pattern |
Not entered |
| Keywords |
Physiology |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Peter Flatman
Tel: (0131 6)50 3254
Email: Peter.Flatman@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Mrs Pauline Irvine
Tel: (0131 6)51 1629
Email: Pauline.Irvine@ed.ac.uk |
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