| Module Title |
Anatomy and Physiology for Nursing Practice |
| Module Code |
PHS1014 (ITS: NS119) |
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Faculty |
Nursing, PsyT & Comm Health |
School |
Science & Health |
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NFQ level |
8 |
Credit Rating |
5 |
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Description
The aim of this module is to enable students to develop an understanding of the structure, location and function of the systems of the human body.
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Learning Outcomes
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| Workload | Full time hours per semester | | Type | Hours | Description |
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| Lecture | 28 | Lectures that outline and explain the course content | | Independent Study | 48 | Independent learning supported by course-related reading materials. | | Independent Study | 49 | Examination preparation and self assessment |
| Total Workload: 125 |
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| Section Breakdown | | CRN | 21523 | Part of Term | Semester 2 | | Coursework | 0% | Examination Weight | 0% | | Grade Scale | 40PASS | Pass Both Elements | Y | | Resit Category | RC1 | Best Mark | N | | Module Co-ordinator | Paul Buchanan | Module Teacher | |
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| Assessment Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| Loop Quiz | End of topic MCQ's | 20% | Every Week | | Formal Examination | An invigilated examination consisting of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and diagram labelling tasks | 80% | End-of-Semester |
| Reassessment Requirement Type |
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
RC1: A resit is available for both* components of the module.
RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module.
RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None |
| Compatibles |
None |
| Incompatibles |
None |
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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
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
Structure and function of body systems
Physiology of Endocrine system, Nervous system, Cardiovascular system, Respiratory system, Urinary system, Gastrointestinal, Immune System, Integumentary system, Skeletal system, and Muscle system.
Homeostasis
Understand the inter-relationship between systems in the maintenance of homeostasis. Recall key homeostatic systems throughout the bodily systems and how their disruption can lead to disease
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Indicative Reading List
Books:
- Charles Welsh,Cynthia Prentice-Craver: 0, Hole's Human Anatomy and Physiology, 1260598187
Articles:
None |
Other Resources
- 2: Tablet App, Visible Bodies - Human Anatomy Atlas,
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