Module Details

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Title ANATOMY, PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
Code PHYS851
Coordinator Prof AC Fisher
Physics
A.C.Fisher@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2019-20 Level 7 FHEQ Whole Session 10

Aims

The module will aim to give students a knowledge of the necessary anatomical, physiological and biological principles which underpin medical physics and clinical engineering. The aim is that at the end of the module the students will understand the functions of a wide range of body parts. The material will be presented with the aim of students being able to solve problems arising concerning body functions.


Learning Outcomes

(LO1) Knowledge of the necessary anatomy, physiology and biochemistry which underpin medical physics and clinical engineering.

(LO2) The ability to describe the functions of different parts of the body

(LO3) Have the skill and ability to apply knowledge from different areas to the solution of a problem

(S1) Communication skills


Syllabus

 

Basic cellular composition and biochemistry (e.g. ionic and covalent bonds, lipid bilayers, proteins and enzymes.) Cell electrophysiology hierarchies of cellular organisation, from cell to tissue to organ basic principles of genetics Human organ systems and integration of organ systems for normal function (digestive, cardiovascular, respiratory, urogenital, nervous, endocrine and musculoskeletal system) disease, pathology and the immune response. The chemical, cellular and tissue level of organisation of the body. The function of blood as a tissue, blood cells (types and life times). The structure and function of the skin. The structure and function of the skeletal system. The organisation, basic structure and function of the central, peripheral and autonomic nervous system. The normal structure and function of the respiratory system including ventilation, gaseous exchange and blood gas transport. The normal structure and function of the heart, blood vessels and lymphatic system. Th e anatomy and physiology of vision, hearing and balance. The normal structure and function of the GI tract including digestion and absorption of food, the liver and liver function tests. The normal structure and function of the kidney including anatomy and function of the endocrine system, electrolyte and acid-base balance and hormonal mechanisms and control. The anatomy and physiology of the male and female reproductive tract. The principles of inheritance, DNA and genetics including carrier status, genetic crosses/pedigree/punnet squares/cross diagrams. The cellular, tissue and systems responses to disease including cell death, inflammation, neoplasia, hypertrophy, hyperplasia, tissue responses to injury and repair. Introduction to pharmacodynamics of pharmacokinetics there will be a formative test at the end of the period when the lectures are delivered.


Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method 1 - Lecture
Description: Lectures
Attendance Recorded: Not yet decided
Notes: Lectures are presented across a range of topics

Teaching Method 2 - Tutorial
Description: Problem solving and revision sessions
Attendance Recorded: No
Notes: Sessions include helping students with problem solving, presenting model answers to problems and answering questions raised by students


Teaching Schedule

  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours 15

  4

      19
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 81
TOTAL HOURS 100

Assessment

EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)
% of
final
mark
Resit/resubmission
opportunity
Penalty for late
submission
Notes
Examination There is a resit opportunity. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :end semester 2  2 hours    70       
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)
% of
final
mark
Resit/resubmission
opportunity
Penalty for late
submission
Notes
Assignment There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Submit December each year approx 8 we  3000 words (or equiv    30       

Recommended Texts

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