536-301 Systems Physiology Part A

Note

In Semester 1 the time slot allocated for practical Physiology is shared between Physiology 536-301 and 536-302 Mammalian Cellular Physiology. There is no practical work during the first 4 weeks. Two additional lectures per week are scheduled during that time. Practical sessions consist of 3x6 hours in each semester.

Credit Points

Coordinator

Prerequisites

Physiology 536-201, 536-211, and 536-202. The Head of the Department will consider exemptions for students who passed 536-201 and 536-211.

Semester

Contact

Subject Description

Systems Physiology will enable students to comprehend how the organ systems integrate with neural and hormonal systems to maintain normal body functions. The first 12 lectures are taken together with Mammalian Cellular Physiology. Emphasis is placed on using teaching formats to develop theoretical and communication skills to investigate physiological processes. Content will include: Cell-cell signalling, receptor mediated signalling, local control of the vasculature, control of kidney function, and maintenance of blood fluid and electrolyte balance. The practical component is designed to develop skills of experimentation including experimental design, experimentation and data collection, data analysis, cumulating in manuscript preparation and scientific writing. The assignment requires a report analysis the theoretical basis of a chosen physiological principle. The practical work is taken at the same time as practical work for 536-302 Mammalian Cellular physiology and the timetable is arranged to enable student to take both classes.

Assessment

A 1.5 hr open book examination held during the first 6 weeks of Semester 1 (30%), 1 Laboratory report of not more than 2000 words in manuscript form as indicated in handout (20%), student assignment of not greater than 200 words (15%), a 1.5 hour end of semester examination (35%). Students must obtain a satisfactory standard in the Laboratory report and the assignment to be eligible for the final examination.