Overview

This module aims to cover several key concepts of normal and abnormal physiology:

• How structural change can contribute to disease.
• The role of homeostatic alterations in disease.
• Key roles of the immunologic and haematological systems in health and disease.

Over the course of two semesters, students will attend lectures which examine abnormal physiologies of most of the major physiological systems in the human body. The module will contain recent developments within the field of clinical physiology and address the role genetics and inheritance have in causing common pathologies.

Assessment Strategy

-threshold - Threshold D- to D+ (40 – 49%)Basic factual information largely based on teaching notes, generally accurate but with some errors or gaps.

-good - SatisfactoryC- to C+ (50 – 59%)Reasonably comprehensive coverage, indicating generally accurate understanding, based on lecture material and some core readings.GoodB- to B+ (60 – 69%)Comprehensive and accurate coverage, showing good use of teaching material and core readings. Is able to demonstrate good knowledge of human physiology and the structures that make up the body.

-excellent - Excellent A- to A* (70 -100%)Has sophisticated knowledge of human physiology and the structures that make up the body. Very comprehensive and accurate coverage, indicating that the student has gone beyond the core readings and explored the topic in depth.

Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate an understanding of environmental, societal and genetic factors which can influence disease

• Explain how alterations to normal body systems can contribute to disease

• Explain physiology at the individual organ and system level and the integration between body systems.