Module: Physiology for Health Sciences

Module Specifications..

Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Physiology for Health Sciences
Module Code	SS103
School	School of Health & Human Performance
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Craig Smith Semester 2: Craig Smith Autumn: Craig Smith
Module Teachers	Hannah Goss Craig Smith
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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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.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	36	In class lectures
Independent Study	89	Independent 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 Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Loop Quiz	MCQ	25%	Week 6
Loop Quiz	MCQ	25%	Week 12
Essay	n/a	50%	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

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

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

AFU	Age Friendly University Programme
ATT	BSc Athletic Therapy and Training
PBM	BSc Physics with Biomedical Sciences
PEB	B.Sc Physical Education with Biology
SHSAO	Study Abroad (Science & Health)
SSH	BSc Sport Science and Health

Date of Last Revision

20-AUG-07

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