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Archived Version 2018 - 2019

Module Title	Understanding the Body 2
Module Code	NS119
School	School of Nursing and Human Sciences
Online Module Resources
Module Co-ordinator	Dr Sandra O'Neill	Office Number	X204
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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.

Learning Outcomes

1. Label the relevant anatomical structures within each system.
2. Understand the inter-relationship between systems in the maintenance of homeostasis.
3. Summarize the functions of each system
4. Understand the Principles of Human Physiology

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	28	Lecture class discussion buzz groups questions and answers
Independent Study	48	Library work reading
Fieldwork	49	Examination preparation and self assessment
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

Structure and function of body systems
Physiology of Endocrine system, Nervous system, Cardiovascular system, Respiratory system, Urinary system, Gastrointestinal, Immune System, Integamentary system, Skeletal system and Muscle physiology.

Homeostasis
Understand the inter-relationship between systems in the maintenance of homeostasis. We will focus upon understanding the 1) interrelationship between the nervous system and all body systems 2) interrelationship between cariovascular, renal and respiratory system and endocrine system on all body systems

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

Vanputte C, Regan J, Russo AF.: 2016, Seeley's Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology, 9th, McGraw Hill, UK,
David N. Shier, Jackie L. Butler, Ricki Lewis.: 2015, Hole's Human Anatomy & Physiology, 14th Ed, McGraw-Hill Education,

Other Resources

27630, Tablet App, 2017, Complete Anatomy, 3D4Medical.com, LLC, https://3d4medical.com/apps/complete-anatomy,

Programme or List of Programmes

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BNGN	BSc in Nursing (General)
BNID	BSc in Nursing (Intellectual Disability)
BNPY	BSc in Nursing (Mental Health)

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