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 08 (Year 2 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
| Home subject area |
Biomedical Sciences |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
http://student.biology.ed.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/course_details.php?code=U03681 |
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| 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. |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 1, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| Med And Vet | Laboratory | | 1-11 | 14:00 - 17:00 | | | or 14:00 - 17:00 | | | King's Buildings | Lecture | | 1-11 | | 12:10 - 13:00 | | | | | King's Buildings | Lecture | | 1-11 | | | | | 11:10 - 12:00 | | King's Buildings | Lecture | | 1-11 | 10:00 - 10:50 | | | | |
| First Class |
First class information not currently available |
| Additional information |
Laboratory Mon 1400-1700 or Th 1400-1700. Labs take place in the BMTO, Doorway 3, Medical School, Teviot Place. |
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 18%, Practicals = 10%, degree examination = 72%. |
| Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
| Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Peter Flatman
Tel: (0131 6)50 3254
Email: Peter.Flatman@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Ms Tina Harvey
Tel: (0131 6)51 3094
Email: Tina.Harvey@ed.ac.uk |
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