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Degree Programme Table: Biological Sciences (Physiology) with Management (BSc Hons) (UTBSHBSCPM1F)


Year 1, Academic year 2011/12, Starting month: September

  • Notes:
    Before selecting your outside courses, please ensure you have met your Director of Studies.


    • COMPULSORY COURSES
    This DPT has 5 compulsory course(s).


    Code  Course Name  Period  Credits 
    BUST08002 Industrial Management 1 Semester 1 20
    MAEE08002 Techniques of Management Semester 2 20
    BILG08001 Origin and Diversity of Life 1 Semester 1 20
    BILG08015 Molecules, Genes and Cells 1 Semester 2 20
    BUST08001 Business Studies 1 Full Year 40




    COURSE OPTIONS
    This DPT has 3 set(s) of course options with the following rules.


    Overarching rule collection group: A  
    Select exactly 40 credits from these collections:  


    Select exactly 20 credits from the following list of courses, during Semester 1
    Code   Course Name   Credits
    CHEM08022    Biological Chemistry 1A   20  
    CHEM07001    Introductory Chemistry for Biologists   20  

    Notes:
    Exceptionally, with the permission of the Director of Studies, the courses Introductory Chemistry for Biologists and Biological Chemistry 1A may be replaced by any other course at level 7/8 chosen from Schedules A-Q/T/W.
     
    AND   

    Select exactly 20 credits course level 08, during Semester 2
    CHEM08023     Biological Chemistry 1B     (20 credits)

    Notes:
    Exceptionally, with the permission of the Director of Studies, this course may be replaced by any other course at level 7/8 chosen from Schedules A-Q/T/W.
     
    AND   

    Select a minimum of 0 credits and maximum of 40 credits from Level 7 and 8 courses in Schedules A to Q, T and W, as available

     



    Year 2, Academic year 2011/12, Starting month: August

  • Notes:
    A booklet giving details of, as well as restrictions and recommendations on choices of courses, will be available for students entering the degree programme to facilitate advance planning.


    • COMPULSORY COURSES
    This DPT has 1 compulsory course(s).


    Code  Course Name  Period  Credits 
    BIME08005 Physiology 2 Semester 1 20




    COURSE OPTIONS
    This DPT has 3 set(s) of course options with the following rules.


    Overarching rule collection group: A  
    Select exactly 100 credits from these collections:  


    Select a minimum of 40 credits and maximum of 60 credits from the following list of courses, as available
    Code   Course Name   Credits
    BILG08003    Genes and Gene Action 2   20  
    BILG08009    The Dynamic Cell 2   20  
    BIME08001    Neuroscience with Pharmacology 2   20  
    BILG08011    Animal Biology 2   20  
    BILG08016    The Green Planet 2   20  
    BILG08005    Evolution in Action 2   20  
    BILG08004    Microorganisms, Cells and Immunity 2   20  
    SCBI08003    Chemistry for Life Sciences 2   20  

     
    AND   

    Select exactly 40 credits from the following list of courses, as available
    Code   Course Name   Credits
    BUST08005    Business Economics   20  
    BUST08009    International Business and the Multinational Enterprise 2B   20  
    BUST08008    International Business: Globalisation and Trade 2A   20  
    BUST08007    Management Science and Information Systems   20  
    BUST08010    Managing Employment Relations   20  
    BUST08004    Marketing   20  
    BUST08003    Principles of Finance   20  
    BUST08011    Organisation Studies   20  

     
    AND   

    Select a minimum of 0 credits and maximum of 20 credits from Level 7 and 8 courses in Schedules A to Q, T and W, as available

     



    Year 3, Academic year 2011/12, Starting month: August

  • Notes:
    Progression to the final year of the programme requires a mark of 50% or above in Physiology 3 or Mechanisms of Brain Development 3 or permission of the Head of School.

    A booklet giving details of, as well as restrictions on, course options will be available for students entering the degree programme to facilitate advanced planning.

    Before selecting option courses, please ensure you have met with your Director of Studies.


    • COMPULSORY COURSES
    This DPT has 0 compulsory course(s).


    Code  Course Name  Period  Credits 




    COURSE OPTIONS
    This DPT has 5 set(s) of course options with the following rules.



    Select a minimum of 20 credits and maximum of 40 credits from the following list of courses, as available
    Code   Course Name   Credits
    BIME09005    Mechanisms of Brain Development 3   20  
    BIME09004    Physiology 3   20  

    Notes:
    One of these courses in required for this programme, both are recommended.
     
    AND   

    Select a minimum of 0 credits and maximum of 100 credits from the following list of courses, as available
    Code   Course Name   Credits
    BIME09001    Practical Skills in the Biomedical Sciences 3   20  
    BIME09006    Reproductive Biology 3   20  
    BIME09003    Pharmacology 3   20  
    BIME09007    Brain and Behaviour 3   20  
    BILG09015    Structures and Functions of Proteins 3   20  

    Notes:
    These courses are recommended for this programme.
     
    AND   

    Select a minimum of 20 credits and maximum of 80 credits from Level 9 courses in Schedules K and T, as available

     



    AND   

    Overarching rule collection group: B  
    Select a minimum of 20 credits and a maximum of 40 credits from these collections:  


    Select a minimum of 20 credits and maximum of 40 credits from Level 10 courses in Schedules H and W, as available

    Notes:
    Details of these courses can be found in the Business Studies and Accounting Honours Courses guide available from the School of Business and Economics or Web.
     
    AND   

    Select a minimum of 0 credits and maximum of 20 credits from Level 9 and 10 courses in Schedules A to Q, T and W, as available

     



    Year 4, Academic year 2011/12, Starting month: August

  • Notes: A booklet giving details of, as well as restrictions on, course options will be available for students entering the degree programme to facilitate advance planning.

    For students taking a laboratory-based project select Option courses following "Overarching rule collection group B". 40 credit points of Option courses must be taken in semester 1.

    For students taking a library-based project select Option courses following "Overarching rule collection group C". 40 credit points of Option courses must be taken in semester 1 and 20 credit points of Option courses taken in semester 2.


    • COMPULSORY COURSES
    This DPT has 2 compulsory course(s).


    Code  Course Name  Period  Credits 
    PYBM10013 Physiology Synoptic Examination Semester 2 10
    PYBM10030 Physiology Core As available 20




    COURSE OPTIONS
    This DPT has 6 set(s) of course options with the following rules.


    Overarching rule collection group: A  
    Select exactly 40 credits from these collections:  

    Select exactly 40 credits from the following list of courses, during Semester 2
    Code   Course Name   Credits
    PYBM10027    Project in Physiology and Management   40  
    PYBM10001    Physiology Project   40  

     


    Overarching rule collection group: B  
    Select exactly 50 credits from these collections:  


    Select exactly 20 credits from the following list of courses, as available
    Code   Course Name   Credits
    PYBM10021    Bioinformatics   10  
    PYBM10020    Cardiac Cellular Physiology   10  
    PYBM10024    Cell biology of G protein-coupled receptors   10  
    PYBM10010    Development and Disease   10  
    PYBM10022    Developmental Mechanisms   10  
    PYBM10017    Eye Movements, Balance and Brain Plasticity   10  
    PYBM10026    Ion Channel Physiology   10  
    PYBM10028    Mechanisms of Developmental Neural Plasticity   10  
    PYBM10029    Mechanisms of Forebrain Development   10  
    PYBM10009    Neuroendocrinology   10  
    PYBM10025    Neurotransmitter Release and Vesicle Recycling   10  
    PYBM10023    Transporter and cell volume regulation in health and disease   10  

    Notes:These courses are strongly recommended for this programme
     
    AND   

    Select exactly 20 credits from Level 10 courses in Schedules H and W, during Semester 1

    Notes:Details of these courses can be found in the Business Studies and Accounting Honours Courses guide available from the School of Business and Economics or Web.
     



    OR   

    Overarching rule collection group: C  
    Select exactly 60 credits from these collections:  


    Select a minimum of 20 credits and maximum of 40 credits from the following list of courses, as available
    Code   Course Name   Credits
    PYBM10021    Bioinformatics   10  
    PYBM10020    Cardiac Cellular Physiology   10  
    PYBM10024    Cell biology of G protein-coupled receptors   10  
    PYBM10010    Development and Disease   10  
    PYBM10022    Developmental Mechanisms   10  
    PYBM10017    Eye Movements, Balance and Brain Plasticity   10  
    PYBM10026    Ion Channel Physiology   10  
    PYBM10028    Mechanisms of Developmental Neural Plasticity   10  
    PYBM10029    Mechanisms of Forebrain Development   10  
    PYBM10009    Neuroendocrinology   10  
    PYBM10025    Neurotransmitter Release and Vesicle Recycling   10  
    PYBM10023    Transporter and cell volume regulation in health and disease   10  

    Notes:These courses are strongly recommended for this programme
     

    Select a minimum of 20 credits and maximum of 40 credits from Level 10 courses in Schedules H and W, as available

     
    AND   

    Select a minimum of 0 credits and maximum of 20 credits from Level 10 courses in Schedules A to Q, T and W, as available

     


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