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Module Title	Physiology for Health Sciences
Module Code	SS103
School	School of Health & Human Performance
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Module Co-ordinator	Dr Donal O'Gorman	Office Number	XG08
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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	No Description
Independent Study	89	No Description
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	50%	Examination Weight	50%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown

Reassessment Requirement
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
Unavailable

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

ATT	BSc Athletic Therapy and Training
BSSA	Study Abroad (DCU Business School)
BSSAO	Study Abroad (DCU Business School)
ECSA	Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing)
ECSAO	Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing)
HMSA	Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science)
HMSAO	Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science)
PEB	B.Sc Physical Education and Biology
SHSA	Study Abroad (Science & Health)
SHSAO	Study Abroad (Science & Health)
SSH	BSc Sport Science and Health

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