CH2S14 - Clinical Physiology 2 01 Sep 2024 - 31 Aug 2030 | Version 4
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | CH2S14 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Clinical Physiology 2 | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Allied Health and Chiropractic | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Chiropractic | ||
| Module Leader: | Tom Owens | ||
| Module Team: | Hayley Davies, Jayne Ludlow, Paul McCambridge | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2024 | Final Year of Intake: | 2029 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 5 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100241 - chiropractic | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 4 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2024 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2030 |
Module Aims
To develop student’s knowledge of molecular physiology and the integration with homeostasis and biological control systems.
To develop student’s knowledge of control and regulation mechanisms in the physiological systems (illustrated with clinical examples of health and disease).
Content Summary
Introduction to molecular physiology, homeostasis & biological control systems
Metabolic Pathways & Regulation
Neuroendocrine system
Pulmonary regulation
Pulmonary disease & pathophysiology
Cardiovascular regulation & cardiac disease
Haemodynamics & micro-vascular control
Regulatory role of renal function
Renal regulation – neural & endocrine
Regulation of body fluids, acid-base homeostasis & disturbances
Environmental & exercise physiology
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 22 |
| Independent Study | 92 |
| Directed Study | 64 |
| Supervised time in studio/workshop | 22 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Explain molecular control processes in physiology. |
| LO2 | Describe and explain the homeostatic control and regulatory mechanisms of the neuroendocrine, respiratory, cardiovascular, and renal human physiological systems. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Report 1 | Physiological Systems & Clinical Application | 0 | 2000 | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Report 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |