PAM1011 Anatomy and Physiology

2007-2008

Code: PAM1011
Title: Anatomy and Physiology
Instructors: Dr S.M. Strawbridge
CATS credits: 20
ECTS credits: 10
Availability: B821 only
Level: 1
Pre-requisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Background Assumed: N/A
Duration: Weeks 1-10
Directed Study Time: 40 hours
Private Study Time: 160 hours
Assessment Tasks Time: -
Observation report: 2006/07 CJH

Aims

This module aims to enable the students to develop knowledge, understanding and application of human anatomy and physiology. It draws on established-knowledge from the scientific disciplines of anatomy and physiology that underpin sound practice in healthcare.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Students should be able to:

Module Specific Skills

• outline the structure and key functions of the human body;
• describe normal anatomy at the gross and cellular level;
• describe normal physiology at the systems level.

Discipline Specific Skills

• use appropriate sources of information to develop own knowledge;

Personal and Key Skills

• manage time and, with guidance, prioritise workloads;
• demonstrate basic problem-solving skills;
• work cooperatively.

Learning and Teaching Methods

Lectures (28×1hour) and practical work (12 hours). Directed background reading.

Assignments

Directed background reading.

Assessment

Twelve hours of practical work (10%), one two-hour exam (50% week 11), 60-minute test (20%, week 6), 60-minute test (20%, week 9).

Syllabus Plan and Content

1. Study skills
   1. Effective reading and retrieval of information.
2. Normal human anatomy
   1. Axial skeleton: joints, associated musculature and other tissues.
   2. Appendicular skeleton: joints, associated musculature and other tissues.
   3. Head. Neck, thorax and abdomen: principal internal organs.
3. Normal human physiology
   1. Musculoskeletal system.
   2. Head. Neck, thorax and abdomen: principal internal organs.
   3. Reproductive physiology.
4. Interprofessional Work

Core Text

Tortora G.J. and Derrickson B. (2005), Principles of Anatomy and Physiology (11^th edition), John Wiley, ISBN 0-471-71871-8 (UL: 612 TOR/X)

Supplementary Text(s)

Drake R.L., Vogl W. and Mitchell A.W.M. (2005), Gray's Anatomy for Students, Churchill Livingstone, ISBN 0-44306-612-4 (UL: 611 GRA/X)
Pocock G. and Richards C.D. (2006), Human Physiology: The Basis of Medicine (3^rd edition), Oxford University Press (UL: XXX)
Waugh A. and Grant A. (2006), Ross and Wilson Anatomy and Physiology in Health and Illness (10^th edition), Churchill Livingstone, ISBN 0-443-10101-9 (UL: QT 104 ROS)

Formative Mechanisms

To be specified

Evaluation Mechanisms

The module will be evaluated using information gathered via the student representation mechanisms, the staff peer appraisal scheme, and measures of student attainment based on summative assessment.