IE0260 Foundation Physiology 1

Academic year

2023 to 2024 Semester 2

Further information on which modules are specific to your programme.

Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

10

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 6

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Availability restrictions

This module will only be available to students who have been accepted onto the IE foundation programmes.

Planned timetable

To be arranged

This information is given as indicative. Timetable may change at short notice depending on room availability.

Module coordinator

Miss A M Mooney

Miss A M Mooney
This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module Staff

Alice Margaret Mooney

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module description

This is an introduction to the study of the physiological systems in the human body. In particular it typically covers cell structure, cell function and cell membranes, homeostasis, temperature regulation, metabolism and enzymes, the endocrine system, the nervous system and circulatory, respiratory and digestive systems. It is particularly relevant for students on the Medical Sciences (Extended Pre-Med) (September and January), but also for students on the International Year One Science programme who are interested in Biology.

Assessment pattern

1.5-hour Written Examination = 70%, Coursework = 30%

Re-assessment

1.5-hour Written Examination = 100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

2 lectures (x 12 weeks), 1 tutorial (x 12 weeks) 3 hours of scheduled revision week session

Scheduled learning hours

39

The number of compulsory student:staff contact hours over the period of the module.

Guided independent study hours

161

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.

Intended learning outcomes

  • - Demonstrate a range of facts, theories, and terminology that are associated with the discipline of Physiology (SCQF6.1).
  • - Use given factual and theoretical information to make generalisations and predictions, draw conclusions and solve problems, in the context of these concepts (SCQF6.3)
  • - Apply knowledge and understanding of the concepts covered in known, practical contexts.
  • - Demonstrate an appreciation of the body of knowledge that constitutes the field of Physiology (SCQF6.1)