BMD2004 : Control of Physiological Systems (Inactive)
- Inactive for Year: 2025/26
- Module Leader(s): Dr Michele Sweeney
- Co-Module Leader: Dr Alison Howard
- Lecturer: Professor David Kennedy, Dr Owen Jeffries, Professor Christopher Eggett
- Owning School: Biomedical, Nutritional and Sports Scien
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 20 |
| ECTS Credits: | 10.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Aims
The aim of this modules is to:
Develop core knowledge and understanding of key human physiological systems.
Explain the neuronal and hormonal regulation of key physiological systems.
Discuss the integration of different systems in the maintenance of a constant internal environment within the body (homeostasis) in physiological conditions, environmental changes and pathophysiological conditions.
Outline Of Syllabus
This module will cover:
The importance of neuronal control of key physiological systems, including cardiovascular, renal and respiratory systems.
The importance of hormonal control of key physiological systems, including cardiovascular, renal and respiratory systems.
Organ, tissue, cellular and molecular pathways of neuronal and hormonal control mechanisms.
Integrated, adaptive responses to environmental and pathophysiological challenges, including exercise, altitude and disease states.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 20 | 1:00 | 20:00 | Lectures |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 15:00 | 15:00 | Preparation and completion of oral presentation |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Practical | 3 | 3:00 | 9:00 | Practicals - lab-based work |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 6 | 1:00 | 6:00 | Facilitate discussion of module content |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Drop-in/surgery | 1 | 1:00 | 1:00 | Support for practical analysis and preparation of assessment |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 149:00 | 149:00 | Preparing lecture material notes, preparing for seminars, directed research and reading, reflective learning |
| Total | 200:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Lectures will form the basis of a student’s understanding of a subject.
Seminars / Small group teaching will encourage contextualisation of taught material through discussion, Q&As, data interpretation and problem-solving.
Independent study will allow students to extend their knowledge and prepare for assessments through consolidation of module content, reading of books, journal articles and other recommended references.
Laboratory-based practicals will provide hands-on experience of principles of experimental design in human subjects including safe laboratory practice. Practical classes will enable students to consolidate knowledge and develop laboratory skills including recording and analysing biological data and performing scientific calculations.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | 120 | 1 | A | 60 | Invigilated SAQs, answer all. Maximum 10 SAQs. |
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Presentation | 1 | M | 40 | Individual presentation on practical experiments (5 min) |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The end of semester examinations test core knowledge and students’ understanding of the understanding of module content. It also examines their ability to analyse and interpret scientific data.
The in-course assessment will judge the students’ ability to analyse and present experimental data in a scientific manner (using computer-based programs), critically interpret and evaluate scientific data and draw appropriate conclusions. Working on the practical will also test their ability to work effectively as a team and to develop their scientific thinking using verbal and written communication skills.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- BMD2004's Timetable