| Title: | Applied Anatomy and Physiology |
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| Long Title: | Applied Anatomy and Physiology |
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| Field of Study: |
Physiology
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| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2016/17 ( September 2016 ) |
| Module Coordinator: |
Brigid Lucey |
| Module Author: |
Maire Begley |
| Module Description: |
This module deals with the structures and functions of the human body organ systems. It describes the components of each of the systems and how these systems interrelate. It also describes diseases and disorders associated with the systems and refers to the relevant biomedical equipment. |
| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
| LO1 |
Describe the structure and organisation of the systems of the human body. |
| LO2 |
Illustrate and discuss the components of selected human systems. |
| LO3 |
Describe the physiology of selected human systems. |
| LO4 |
Explain the interrelationship of each of these systems to the functioning of the human body. |
| LO5 |
Describe diseases and disorders associated with the systems and refer to relevant biomedical equipment and devices. |
| LO6 |
Perform and report on laboratory experiments which supplement the lecture material. |
| Pre-requisite learning |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named CIT module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s). |
| The students are strongly recommended to undertake a biology based subject at secondary school level |
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list. |
| No incompatible modules listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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| No Co-requisite modules listed |
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
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| No requirements listed |
Co-requisites
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| No Co Requisites listed |
Module Content & Assessment
| Indicative Content |
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Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
Overview of human body systems
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Cardiovascular system
Structure and function of the cardiovascular system, physiology of the heart as a pump. Associated diseases and biomedical devices.
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Digestive system
Structure and function of the digestive system. Biomedical equipment used in investigation of digestive disorders.
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Musculoskeletal system
Structure and function of the musculoskeletal system, examples of diseases and disorders associated with the musculoskeletal system and associated biomedical devices.
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Urinary system
Structure and function of the urinary system, physiology of the kidneys as a filter. Detection of abnormal function. Diseases associated with the urinary system.
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Endocrine system
The main endocrine glands and their hormones. Examples of diseases associated with the endocrine system.
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Nervous system
Structure and function of the nervous system. Structure of a typical neuron. Transmission of nerve impulses. Chemical synapse. Specialised receptor organs (eye, ear).
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Respiratory system
Structure and function of the respiratory system. Biomedical equipment and illnesses associated with the respiratory system.
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Immune system
Immunity - non-specific, specific, memory, cell mediated, humoral, recognition of self/ non-self, rejection, bio-compatibility.
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Course Work | 100.00% |
| Course Work |
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| Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
| Multiple Choice Questions |
Theory assessment |
1,2,3,4,5 |
20.0 |
Week 7 |
| Short Answer Questions |
Theory Assessment |
2,3,4,5 |
50.0 |
Week 12 |
| Practical/Skills Evaluation |
Practical Laboratory Reports |
6 |
30.0 |
Every Second Week |
| No End of Module Formal Examination |
| Reassessment Requirement |
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.
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The institute reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
| Workload: Full Time |
| Workload Type |
Workload Description |
Hours |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
| Lecture |
Class based instruction |
3.0 |
Every Week |
3.00 |
| Lab |
Practical Laboratory sessions |
2.0 |
Every Second Week |
1.00 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Unassisted learning time |
3.0 |
Every Week |
3.00 |
| Total Hours |
8.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
4.00 |
| This module has no Part Time workload. |
Module Resources
| Recommended Book Resources |
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- Gray, Henry, 1825–1861. 2000, Anatomy of the human body, by Henry Gray. 20th ed., thoroughly rev. and re-edited by Warren H. Lewis., 20th ed., Ed., Philadelphia: Lea & Febiger, 1918 [ISBN: 1-58734-102-6.]
- David N.Shier,Jackie.L Butler,Ricki Lewis 2008, Holes Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology, 10th Ed., McGraw-Hill Higher Education UK [ISBN: 978-0071283526]
| | Supplementary Book Resources |
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- Kleinsmith, l.J., Kish, V.M 1988, Principles of Cell Biology, Harper & Row
- Carola, Harley and Noback 1991, Human Anatomy & Physiology, McGraw-hill
- Herrmann, H. 1989, Cell Biology, Harper & Row
- Hole, J.W. (Jr) 1990, Human Anatomy & Physiology, WCB Publisher
| | This module does not have any article/paper resources |
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| This module does not have any other resources |
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