Module: Introduction to Physiological Systems

Module Specifications..

Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Introduction to Physiological Systems
Module Code	BE226
School	School of Biotechnology
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Phil Cummins Semester 2: Phil Cummins Autumn: Phil Cummins
Module Teachers	Paul Cahill Phil Cummins Naomi Walsh Denise Harold Linda Holland
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Repeat examination

Description

This module will equip students with a good working knowledge of how cells, tissues and organs collectively give rise to complex physiological systems that maintain bodily homeostasis. Specific focus will be placed on understanding how major physiological systems are regulated and how they work in an integrated fashion to drive biological responses within the body. The main systems covered include: Cardiovascular, Endocrine, Nervous, Respiratory, Urinary, and Digestive systems.

Learning Outcomes

1. LO1: Describe the major systems of the body and understand how they are regulated in an integrated fashion to maintain bodily homeostasis.
2. LO2: Understand how disease pathologies arise as a result of system dysregulation.
3. LO3: Understand how drug interactions can be used to modify physiological system responses.
4. LO4: Correlate basic cell biology principals to physiological systems.
5. LO5: Appreciate the value of physiology as an experimental and clinical science discipline.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	24	Online lectures and tutorials in human physiology, regulation and disease.
Independent Study	101	Independent, self-directed learning time and reading.
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Physiological Systems & Cell Biology
1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology; 2. Homeostasis & “Integrative” Physiology; 3. Cardiovascular System; 4. Endocrine System; 5. Nervous System; 6. Respiratory System; 7. Digestive System; 8. Urinary System; Thematic focus for each system: (i) Health; (ii) Disease & research models; (iii) Translational medicine & clinical practice.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Loop Quiz	Formative assessment of course content in areas of homeostasis, cardiovascular system, endocrine system and nervous system (e.g. Online MCQ).	10%	Week 6
Loop Quiz	Formative assessment of course content in areas of renal, digestive and respiratory systems (e.g. Online MCQ).	10%	Week 12

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Martini, Nath, and Bartholomew: 2015, Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology, Pearson,

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

AFU	Age Friendly University Programme
AS	BSc in Analytical Science
BSSA	Study Abroad (DCU Business School)
BSSAO	Study Abroad (DCU Business School)
GCB	BSc in Genetics & Cell Biology
HMSA	Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science)
HMSAO	Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science)
IESA	Study Abroad (Institute of Education)
IESAO	Study Abroad (Institute of Education)
SHSA	Study Abroad (Science & Health)
SHSAO	Study Abroad (Science & Health)

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