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Module Title	Altered Bodily Processes
Module Code	NS224
School	School of Nursing and Human Sciences
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Module Co-ordinator	Mr Sean Duffy	Office Number	H211
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

The aim of this module is designed to enable the student to develop a critical understanding of how the human body is affected by illness,obesity and lifespan.

Learning Outcomes

1. Understand the inter-relationship between systems in the maintenance of homeostasis.
2. Display an understanding of homeostatic imbalance as the result of various diseases and conditions.
3. Critically evaluate changes in anatomical structure and function in a diseased individual.
4. Appreciate the impact of obesity on physical/psychological well-being
5. Distinguish the effect of aging in relation to the systems of the human body
6. Demonstrate application of this knowledge.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	36	No Description
Independent Study	65	independent reading
Independent Study	21	assessment preparation
Seminars	3	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

n/a

The Nervous system:
neuroreceptors and sensations,somatic senses and special senses.

The Skeletal system:
growth, repair, abnormality and degeneration

Cardiovascular system:
circulation of blood, cardiac muscles and the cardiac conduction system, electrocardiogram and cardiac cycle and cardiac outpu. Blood vessels and haemodynamics: capillary exchange, control of blood pressure and blood flow, shock and homeostasis and evaluating circulation.

The respiratory system:
pulmonary ventilation, lung volumes and capacities, exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide, transport of carbon dioxide in the blood, regulation of respiration and evaluation of respiratory function.

Endocrine system:
hormone action, control of hormonal secretions, pituitary gland, thyroid glands,parathyroid glands, adrenal glands, pancreas, other endocrine glands and stress.

Digestion and nutrition:
altered anatomy of the alimentary canal, digestion, absorption and nutrition.

The renal system:
renal physiology, glomerular filtration, principles of tubular re-absorption and secretion and evaluation of kidney function. Fluid, electrolyte and acid base balance: fluid compartments and fluid balance, electrolytes in body fluid, electrolyte balance and acid-base balance and imbalances.

Blood:
blood characteristics, functions and components; haemostasis and blood groups and transfusions.

Introduction to lymphatic system and immunity:
lymphatic pathways, tissue fluid and lymph, lymph movement, lymph nodes, thymus and spleen, innate and adaptive immunity.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	0%	Examination Weight	100%

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

Seeley, Stephens and Tate: 2007, Anatomy and physiology, 8th, McGraw-Hill,

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

BNCG	BSc in Children's & General Nursing
BNGN	BSc in Nursing (General)
BNID	BSc in Nursing (Intellectual Disability)
BNPY	BSc in Nursing (Psychiatric)

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