| Unit name | Cellular Physiology |
|---|---|
| Unit code | PHPH20013 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | I/5 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24) |
| Unit director | Dr. Davies |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Units you must take before you take this one (pre-requisite units) |
PHPH10017 Physiology 1A or PHPH10014 Fundamentals of Body Function |
| Units you must take alongside this one (co-requisite units) |
None |
| Units you may not take alongside this one |
None |
| School/department | School of Physiology, Pharmacology & Neuroscience |
| Faculty | Faculty of Life Sciences |
This unit highlights aspects of cellular physiology, including case studies in specialised cells, for example, neuron, cardiac myocyte and airways epithelium. It will include information on aspects of cellular physiology that are unique to cell types, e.g signalling in the cardiac myocyte, and also those that are shared by a number of cell types, for example ion channels in neurones, sensory cells, epithelial cells etc.
The unit includes practical classes and a library project. These tasks are aimed at developing scientific and transferable skills with a particular focus on preparing students for the final year of the programme.
The aims are:
These aims will be accomplished through lectures, practical classes, class tutorials, directed self-education and independent work.
By the end of this unit students should (Mapping to Physiological Science programme learning outcomes in brackets):
1. Be able to give accounts of how the cell biology of selected cells supports their ability to perform specialist functions (A6)
2. Be able to synthesise, understand, manage and summarise information from a number of sources (B1, C4)
3. Understand and interpret experimental procedures (B2)
4. Be able to interpret and manipulate scientific data (B3)
5. Read and understand scientific literature (B4)
6. Be able to communicate clearly in writing (C1)
7. Work effectively as part of a team (C2)
8. Be able to use IT facilities for data handling and presentation of written work (C3)
9. Manage own time effectively (C5)
10. Plan projects and problem solve (C6)
Attendance and engagement
If you fail to attend and/or engage with components of a unit, the matter may be referred to the Faculty Board of Examiners. If the Faculty Board decides that your attendance or engagement has not been sufficient to satisfy the unit’s Intended Learning Outcomes, they may decide that you are unable to progress to the next year of study. If this is the case, you will be required to complete reassessment work to a satisfactory standard. This may include additional written work (to be completed during the summer) or a requirement to repeat part or all of the unit in a supplementary year.
Coursework 30%
The summative coursework will be supported by class tutorials.
End of unit assessment (70%)
If this unit has a Resource List, you will normally find a link to it in the Blackboard area for the unit. Sometimes there will be a separate link for each weekly topic.
If you are unable to access a list through Blackboard, you can also find it via the Resource Lists homepage. Search for the list by the unit name or code (e.g. PHPH20013).
How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
See the Faculty workload statement relating to this unit for more information.
Assessment
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit.
The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. If you have self-certificated your absence from an
assessment, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (this is usually in the next assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any extenuating circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
