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SI317: Human Body Function
Semester 1 | Credits: 10
The ‘Human Body Function’ module teaches students the complex nature of how the mammalian body functions through the study of its component organ systems. Specifically, the following areas are covered: Body fluids and fluid compartments, haematology, nerve and muscle physiology, cardiovascular physiology, respiratory physiology, immunology and endocrinology.
(Language of instruction: English)
Learning Outcomes
- Know the distribution of water between the body fluid compartements and understand the role of body water in cell and system function.
- Know the components of blood, understand the process of blood clotting and understand the principles of the ABO and rhesus blood groups.
- Know the structure and function of nerve and muscle cells.
- Understand how a nerve impulse is generated and propagated.
- Understand the process of muscle contraction, and how nerves can stimulate muscle cells.
- Understand the autonomic nervous system.
- Know the structure and function of the heart and its electrophysiology, focusing on the electrical and mechanical events at each stage of the cardiac cycle.
- Know the importance of blood pressure, and understand the basic principles of regulation.
- Understand how breathing is performed and know the volumes and capacities associated with respiration.
- Understand how oxygen and carbon dioxide are transported, and how oxygen delivery is regulated and controlled.
- Understand the basics of hormone function, with a focus on glucose metabolism and the functions of growth hormone.
- Understand the basics of immune defense.
- Know the divisions of the central nervous system and have a basic knowledge of how the different areas function.
Assessments
- Written Assessment (70%)
- Continuous Assessment (30%)
Teachers
- KAREN DOYLE:
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- LOUISE ANN HORRIGAN:
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- AILISH HYNES:
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- LEO QUINLAN:
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- MICHELLE ROCHE:
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- AMIR SHAFAT:
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- NICOLE BURNS:
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- KARL MCCULLAGH:
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- ANANYA GUPTA:
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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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- Claudia Flaus:
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- Adam McIlwaine:
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Reading List
- "Human Physiology" by Stuart Ira Fox
- "Introduction to the Human Body" by Tortora & Derrickson
Note: Module offerings and details may be subject to change.