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2011/2 Provisional Module Catalogue - UNDER CONSTRUCTION & SUBJECT TO CHANGE
 Module Code: BMS2038 Module Title: PHYSIOLOGY 2
Module Provider: Biosciences Short Name: BMS2038
Level: HE2 Module Co-ordinator: JOHNSTON JD Dr (Biosciences)
Number of credits: 15 Number of ECTS credits: 7.5
 
Module Availability

Semester One
Assessment Pattern
 

Coursework – 20%: One <1,000-word essay with hand-drawn diagrams (deadline week 6 or 9 depending on choice of essay)

Examination (120 min) - 80%: 50 MCQs + 2 short essays

 
Module Overview
This module builds upon the physiological principles covered in Level 1 Physiology.  It will enable students to apply their understanding of homeostasis and its mechanisms to different systems including endocrinology, gastro-intestinal physiology, electrolyte regulation, haematology and biological rhythms.
Prerequisites/Co-requisites
Module Aims

  • To develop further the physiological concepts introduced at Level 1

  • To provide integrated views of system approaches to homeostatic functions

  • To emphasise the physical and chemical principles which underlie mechanism in physiological systems

     

     

     
Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module you should be able to:-

  • Show an understanding of the principles underlying physiological regulatory systems
  • Describe the mechanisms through which the endocrine system maintains homeostasis and physiological function
  • Show an understanding of the principles of nutrient transfer in the foetus and adult
  • Show an understanding of the regulatory mechanisms underlying body water and electrolyte and pH regulation
  • Explain how the gastro-intestinal tract controls the motility, digestion and absorption of dietary nutrients
  • Demonstrate an increased understanding of haematology from Level 1, particularly focussing on blood group matching and transfusion reaction
  • Outline basic principles underlying rhythmicity in biological systems

     

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Module Content

Lecture No:

Lecturer

Topic

1

JDJ

Introduction

 

 

Endocrine and Perinatal Physiology

2

JDJ

Endocrinology - Introduction

3

JDJ

Endocrinology - Hypothalamus, pituitary and feedback loops

4

JDJ

Endocrinology - Hormone groups and signalling

5

JDJ

Endocrinology - Thyroid

6

JDJ

Endocrinology - Adrenal

7

JDJ

Endocrinology - Endocrine pancreas

8

JDJ

Endocrinology - Regulation of calcium

9

JDJ

Endocrinology - Growth hormone

10

JDJ

Endocrinology - Male reproduction

11

CHF

Endocrinology - Female reproduction

12

CHF

Physiology of pregnancy, mother and baby

13

CHF

Perinatal physiology

14

n/a

Self study + MCQ1

15

JDJ + CHF

MCQ1 Tutorial

 

 

 

 

Renal, Electrolyte and Gastro-Intestinal Physiology

16

CHF

Kidney - Structure of the kidney and glomerular filtration

17

CHF

Kidney - Tubular secretion

18

CHF

Kidney - Urine production and micturition

19 

RJ

Electrolyte and fluid balance - Fluid compartments and osmoregulation

20

RJ

Electrolyte and fluid balance - ECFV regulation and sodium balance

21

RJ

Acid/base - Concepts for physiology

22

RJ

Acid/base - Buffers, acidosis and alkalosis

23

MDR

GI Tract - Structure and function

24

MDR

GI Tract - Motility

25

MDR

GI Tract - Digestion

26

MDR

GI Tract - Water and electrolyte absorption

27

MDR

GI Tract - Carbohydrate absorption

28

MDR

GI Tract - Protein absorption

29

MDR

GI Tract - Biliary system and fat absorption

30

n/a

Self study + MCQ2

31

CHF + RJ + MDR

MCQ2 Tutorial

32

JDJ + CHF

Coursework Tutorial 1

 

 

Haematology and Biological Rhythms

33

AM

Haematology-The NHSBT

34

AM

Haematology-blood products

35

KA

Haematology-Blood groups

36

KA

Haematology-Blood group testing

37

KA

Blood group case studies

38

AM

Blood transfusion reaction

39

AM

Blood transfusion reaction

40

JDJ

Biological Rhythms - Introduction

41

JDJ

Biological Rhythms - Pineal

42

JDJ

Biological Rhythms - Chronotherapeutics

43

CHF + RJ + MDR

Coursework Tutorial 2

44

All staff

End of module tutorial

Methods of Teaching/Learning
Lectures, tutorials
Selected Texts/Journals

Reading Material: 
Essential:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Recommended:

 

 

 

 

Background:

 

 

 


One of these: 
Pocock and Richards; Human Physiology: The Basis of Medicine; 3rd Ed; 2006; OUP 
Silverthorn; Human Physiology: An Integrated Approach; 5th Ed; 2009; Pearson

 

 

Berne and Levy; Physiology; 6th Ed; 2010; Mosby Overfield, Dawson and Hamer; Transfusion Science; 2nd Ed; 2008; Scion

Boron and Boulpaep; Medical Physiology; 2nd Ed; 2008; Saunders 
Guyton and Hall; Textbook of Medical Physiology; 12th Ed; 2011, Saunders

 

Last Updated
20 April 2011