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2017/18 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

SPSC1220 Foundations of Physiology

20 creditsClass Size: 100

Module manager: Dr Matthew Lancaster
Email: m.k.lancaster@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable

Year running 2017/18

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Objectives

By the end of this module students should have a basic understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the main body systems.

Learning outcomes
By the end of this module students will be able to;
- understand and be able to define the structure and function of key body organ systems;
- explain how they interact at a basic level.

Skills outcomes
- Core knowledge
- Analytical techniques
- Integrative systems knowledge
- Writing a lab report - presentation skills
- Basic skills in physical testing of fitness and lung function
- Pre-exercise screening
- Ethics
- Health and safety
- Client-handling and care.


Syllabus

Structure of the human body. Main functions and characteristics of the main body systems. Basic biochemistry and molecular biology.

Teaching methods

Delivery typeNumberLength hoursStudent hours
Class tests, exams and assessment61.006.00
Lecture301.0030.00
Seminar52.0010.00
Independent online learning hours40.00
Private study hours114.00
Total Contact hours46.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)200.00

Private study

This course will make use of online learning resources included within the interactive physiology package available through blackboard and physio-ex, a similar package. Students will work through relevant example exercises on the theme of each of the lectures given encouraging them to develop their knowledge of the topics.
Private study period is required to revise the lecture material and perform the data analysis and calculations that will be associated with the online learning tasks detailed on a provided worksheet they complete.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Weekly online tests will ensure progress through the module. Module managers and subject lecturers will be notified of those failing assessments so support can be provided. Conditional release of material based on completion of each week's test will ensure involvement.

Methods of assessment


Coursework
Assessment typeNotes% of formal assessment
In-course MCQIn-course MCQ25.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)25.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated


Exams
Exam typeExam duration% of formal assessment
Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc)2 hr 75.00
Total percentage (Assessment Exams)75.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 23/01/2018

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