University of the West of England
MODULE SPECIFICATION
Code: USSJ47-10-1 Title: HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY & PHARMACOLOGY B
Version: 7
Level: UWE credit rating: ECTS credit rating:
Owning Faculty: Applied Sciences Field:
Valid from: September 2006 Discontinued from:
Learning outcomes:
1 explain the communication mechanisms used by the nervous system.
2 describe the structure of nervous tissue.
3 explain the structure and function of muscle tissue.
4 describe the role of the autonomic nervous system in control of body function.
5 demonstrate an understanding of practical aspects of muscular and nervous control.
6 Understand and implement good laboratory practice
7 Analyse data acquired in the laboratory
Learning outcomes 1-5 will be assessed through element 1 of component A.
Learning outcomes 3, 5 will be assessed through element 1 of component B.
Learning outcomes 2, 6-7 will be assessed through element 2 of component B
Syllabus outline:
The electrochemical nature of nervous signals. Membrane and action potentials; nerve conduction, synaptic transmission.
Histological structure of nerve and muscle tissue.
Physiology of muscle contraction.
The pharmacological nature of the autonomic nervous system. The neurotransmitters and receptors involved in autonomic function.
Teaching and learning methods:
The theoretical material will be delivered mostly as lectures. In addition the student will be supported by an in-house student guide containing details of material covered in lectures together with worked examples and multiple-choice questions. Chapters will involve student-centred learning exercises, and supporting information will be made available through UWEonline.
The practical work will support and amplify lecture material, and includes workshops and data
interpretation. Practical worksheets will have space for drawings to be made of histological material, charts to be constructed, and answers to key questions completed. Text books, CD-ROMs and computer software packages will be available in the laboratories to support learning as appropriate.
Reading Strategy
All students will be encouraged to make full use of the print and electronic resources available to them through membership of the University. These include a range of electronic journals and a wide variety of resources available through web sites and information gateways. The University Library’s web pages provide access to subject relevant resources and services, and to the library catalogue. Many resources can be accessed remotely. Students will be presented with opportunities within the curriculum to develop their information retrieval and evaluation skills in order to identify such resources effectively.
This guidance will be available either in the module handbook, via the module information on UWEonline or through any other vehicle deemed appropriate by the module/programme leaders.
Gomez S, Harker DW, Osborne RH and Paul C (2006) Human Physiology and Pharmacology. In-house publication (core text).
Germann WJ & Stanfield CL (2005) Principles of Human Physiology, 2nd edn, Pearson Benjamin-Cummings. (Recommended)
Silverthorn D (2004) Human Physiology.an Integrated Approach. Third edition (Fourth edition due 2007). Pearson Benjamin-Cummings. (Recommended)
The following texts are available in the library, in addition to those recommended:
Rang HP, Dale MM, Ritter JM (2003) Pharmacology. 5th edition. Churchill Livingstone.
Seeley RR et al. (2003) Anatomy and Physiology. Sixth edition. McGraw-Hill.
Marieb EN (2001) Human Anatomy & Physiology. Fifth edition. Cummings, London.
Van De Graaff KM (1995). Human Anatomy. WCB Publishers, Oxford
Open University SK220 Course Team (1997) Human Biology & Health SK220 series. OUP
Underwood JCE (2000) General & Systemic Pathology. Third edition. Churchill Livingstone.
Stevens, A. & Lowe, J. (1997) Human Histology . Second edition. Mosby.
Computer support materials:
Biopac data acquisition.
PhysioEx Physiology Tutorials
Bodyworks 6.0 & Mosby's Medical Encyclopedia (2001).
Relevant Journals in Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Assessment
Weighting between components A and B (standard modules only) A: 50% B: 50%
ATTEMPT 1
First Assessment Opportunity
Component A (controlled) Element weighting
EX2 |
1 | |
Component B
Description of each element Element weighting
CW1 |
4 | |
CW2 |
Practitioner Portfolio: Evidence of Practical Skills Acquisition |
1 |
Second Assessment Opportunity (further attendance at taught classes )
Component A
Description of each element Element weighting
EX2 |
1 | |
Component B
Description of each element Element weighting
CW1 |
1 | |
SECOND (OR SUBSEQUENT) ATTEMPT Attendance at taught classes is required.
Specification confirmed by …………………………………………………Date ……………………………
(Associate Dean/Programme Director)