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Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Understanding the Body 2
Module Code	NS119
School	School of Nursing and Human Sciences
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Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Robert O'Connor Semester 2: Robert O'Connor Autumn: Robert O'Connor
Module Teacher	Robert O'Connor
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

The aim of this module is designed to enable the student to develop an understanding of the structure, location and function of the systems of the human body.

Learning Outcomes

1. Label the relevant anatomical structures within each system.
2. Understand the inter-relationship between systems in the maintenance of homeostasis.
3. Summarize the functions of each system
4. Understand the Principles of Human Physiology
5. Understand how microbes are spread

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	28	Lecture class discussion buzz groups questions and answers
Independent learning time	48	Library work reading
Examination	49	Examination preparation and self assessment
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Structure and function of body systems.
Physiology of Endocrine system, Nervous system, Cardiovascular system, Respiratory system, Urinary system, Gastrointestinal, Reproductive system and Muscle physiology..

Homeostasis.
Understand the 1) inter-relationship between systems in the maintenance of homeostasis. We will focus upon understanding the 1) interrelationship between the nervous system and all body systems 2) interrelationship between cariovascular, renal and respiratory system and 3) endocrine system on all body systems.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	20%	Examination Weight	80%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Group laboratory	n/a	20%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 3

Indicative Reading List