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SI208: Cardiovascular Physiology
Semester 2 | Credits: 5
The course develops fundamental understanding of human cardiovascular function. The heart and blood vessels are described and their function discussed. The principles of the circulatory system are detailed, as well as some of the control mechanisms in health and disease.
(Language of instruction: English)
Learning Outcomes
- Describe the structure and function of the components of the Heart.
- Describe the structure and function of the components of the systemic circulation.
- Describe the mechanism involved in blood flow management and blood pressure control.
- Perform and interpret key practical experiments to generate evidence relating to the cardiovascular physiology in health and disease
Assessments
- Written Assessment (60%)
- Continuous Assessment (25%)
- Department-based Assessment (15%)
Teachers
- LOUISE ANN HORRIGAN:
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- AILISH HYNES:
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- AMIR SHAFAT:
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- NICOLE BURNS:
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- KARL MCCULLAGH:
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- CATHERINE LOUGHREY:
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- BRENDAN HIGGINS:
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- ANTONY WHEATLEY:
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- Fiona Byrne:
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- BRIAN MCDONAGH:
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Reading List
- "Vander’s human physiology: the mechanisms of body function." by Widmaier EP, Raff H and Strang KT
Chapters: Chapter 12, Chapter 9 section B, and Chapter 14 Section B - "Human Physiology: An integrated approach." by Dee Unglaub Silverthorn, Bruce R. Johnson, William C. Ober, Claire W. Garrison, Andrew C. Silverthorn
Note: Module offerings and details may be subject to change.