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Module Title	Physiology for Health Sciences I
Module Code	SS103
School	School of Health & Human Performance
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Module Co-ordinator	Dr Donal O'Gorman	Office Number	XG08
Level	1	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None

Module Aims

To examine the function of the human body and to explore the main physiological systems responsible for maintaining and responding to internal and external stimuli.

Learning Outcomes

After successful completion of the course students will be able to:

· Understand the regulation and function of the major physiological systems.

· Explain the relationship between cell, tissue, organ and whole body function.

Explain the physiological processes regulating homeostasis and normal human function.

Indicative Time Allowances
	Hours
Lectures	32
Tutorials
Laboratories	4
Seminars	0
Independent Learning Time	39

Total	75
Placements
Assignments

NOTE

Assume that a 5 credit module load represents approximately 75 hours' work, which includes all teaching, in-course assignments, laboratory work or other specialised training and an estimated private learning time associated with the module.

Indicative Syllabus

Introduction to physiology Ch. 1

Cell structure and function Ch 2

Nerve cell signalling Ch 8 & 9

The endocrine system Ch 6

Muscle contraction Ch 13

Cardiovascular system Ch 14 & 15

Respiratory system Ch 17 & 18

Gastro-intestional system Ch 21

Urinary system Ch 19