Undergraduate Course: Physiology 2 (BIME08005)
Course Outline
| School | School of Biomedical Sciences |
College | College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine |
| Course type | Standard |
Availability | Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 8 (Year 2 Undergraduate) |
Credits | 20 |
| Home subject area | Biomedical Sciences |
Other subject area | None |
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Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | A systematic survey of general mammalian (mainly human) physiology which lays the groundwork for all subsequent courses in Physiology, Pharmacology and Neuroscience. Course topics include: the composition of body fluids and fluid homeostasis, membrane structure in relation to function, nerves and hormones, the cardiovascular, respiratory, renal and gastro-intestinal systems and an introduction to reproductive physiology. |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | None |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? | No |
Course Delivery Information
| Not being delivered |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
A knowledge and understanding of the action of the major physiological systems in the human body.
Experience of conducting individual literature research in producing a major course essay.
Enhancing laboratory competence via: bench work and group practical work developing co-operation skills.
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Assessment Information
| 1 x 1500 word essay 18%, Practicals = 10%, degree examination = 72%. |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
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| Keywords | phys2 |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Peter Flatman
Tel: (0131 6)50 3254
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Course secretary | Ms Lisa Ketchion
Tel: (0131 6)51 1629
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