Course overview
The aim of this course is to develop students' understanding of the healthy human body including integrative physiology and cell biology that underpins pathophysiology. Structure and function of the muscular, skeletal and nervous systems; special senses; extension of concepts of homeostasis, regulation and integration of body systems (immune system, digestive system, nutrition and metabolism, fluid, electrolyte and acid base balance); continuity (genetics and cell biology), physiological development across the lifespan; types, growth and control of microorganisms and an introduction to physiological adaptations; infection and infection control.
Course learning outcomes
- Explain the relationships between the concepts of anatomy and physiology for specific body systems.
- Explain the structure and function of: immune, digestive, muscular, skeletal and nervous systems, special senses.
- Apply the concepts of immunity and body defence mechanisms to inform practice.
- Explain cell biological principles of growth and molecular movement across cell membranes.
- Explain the concept of continuity of the human species and the physiological and anatomical changes that occur over a life span.
- Integrate physiology of various body systems to understand the concept of homeostasis and the care of a person.
- Explain the key differences between common types of infections, how they cause disease, who is most at risk and how the diseases can best be prevented or treated