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Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025

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Date posted: September 2024

Module Title Physiology for Health Sciences
Module Code SS103 (ITS) / PHS1003 (Banner)
Faculty Science & Health School Health & Human Performance
Module Co-ordinatorSarahjane Cullen
Module TeachersHannah Goss
NFQ level 6 Credit Rating 5
Pre-requisite Not Available
Co-requisite Not Available
Compatibles Not Available
Incompatibles Not Available
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Description

To examine the contribution of physiological systems to the function of the human body.

Learning Outcomes

1. Explain the relationship between cell, tissue, organ and whole body function
2. Describe the physiological processes that contribute to the maintenance of homeostasis.



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Lecture36In class lectures
Independent Study89Independent Study
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

Introduction to physiology Ch. 1

Cell structure and function Ch 2

The endocrine system Ch 6

Nerve cell signalling Ch 8 & 9

Muscle contraction Ch 13

Respiratory system Ch 17 & 18

Cardiovascular system Ch 14 & 15

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment100% Examination Weight0%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
Loop QuizMCQ25%Week 6
Loop QuizMCQ25%Week 12
Essayn/a50%Week 12
Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories:
Resit category 1: A resit is available for both* components of the module.
Resit category 2: No resit is available for a 100% continuous assessment module.
Resit category 3: No resit is available for the continuous assessment component where there is a continuous assessment and examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a Continuous Assessment/Examination split; where the module is 100% continuous assessment, there will also be a resit of the assessment
This module is category 1
Indicative Reading List

  • Germann WJ, Stanfield CL.: 0, Principles of Human Physiology, 2nd Edition, Pearson Benjamin Cummings.,
Other Resources

None

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