| Unit name | Physiology 1B |
|---|---|
| Unit code | PHPH10018 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | C/4 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24) |
| Unit director | Dr. Zoe Palmer |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Units you must take before you take this one (pre-requisite units) |
Physiology 1A (PHPH10017) |
| 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 |
Why is this unit important?
This unit will provide you with a continued introduction to physiology with an emphasis on mammalian physiology. Following on from Physiology 1A, this unit focuses on physiological systems.
How does this unit fit into your programme of study?
This unit will provide you with the fundamental principles of mammalian physiology that will underpin your learning across your programme. In addition, you will have the opportunity to develop good working practices that will support your discipline specific and transferrable skills.
An overview of content
This unit will provide an introduction to physiology, with an emphasis on mammalian physiology. The following topics are covered: respiratory, renal, gastrointestinal, endocrine and reproductive systems. Practical classes are supported by an online dynamic laboratory manual, eBioLabs and complement the lecture topics. Practicals include investigating the function of the human renal and reproduction systems. Students also undertake an extended practical project planning, data handling and presentation of results.
How will students, personally, be different as a result of the unit?
A fundamental understanding of the principles of physiology is fundamental to your programme of study. Alongside developing your understanding of these important factors you will be developing key skills such as summarising experimental data in a short communication and taking part in an oral presentation that will support your continued learning on your programme.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this unit you will be able to:
Teaching on this unit will be delivered by:
Attendance and engagement
You are expected to attend all your practical classes. 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.
Tasks which help you learn and prepare you for summative tasks (formative):
Tasks which count towards your unit mark (summative):
When assessment does not go to plan
There will be an opportunity for reassessment of the end of unit exam in the reassessment period. In addition, there will be an opportunity to complete the coursework prior to the reassessment period. The reassessments will be in the same format as the main assessments.
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. PHPH10018).
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 University 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. For appropriate assessments, if you have self-certificated your absence, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (for assessments at the end of TB1 and TB2 this is usually in the next re-assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any exceptional circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
