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Learning Outcomes

TopThis module will develop knowledge and understanding of the normal structure and function of the human body. Following an introduction to the basic principles of anatomy and physiology, learning will take a ‘cell to organ-systems’ approach to guide students learning. Body systems covered include: integumentary, cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine, urinary systems, and fluid and electrolyte balance including acid base homeostasis. Knowledge of these systems is fundamental to, and underpins, the nursing practice modules including Medical/Surgical Nursing I in Year 1 Semester 2. Upon completion of the module, students will be able to:
1.     demonstrate accurate use of a broad range of anatomical terms;
2.     explain the basis of homeostasis;
3.     identify cellular and tissue components and their respective function;
4.     discuss the importance of chemistry in the human body;
5.     identify the structural components of each of the body systems covered;
6.     describe a comprehensive range of anatomical structures in each of the body systems covered; and
7.     explain the underlying physiological processes within each of the body systems covered.

Prerequisites

TopNil

Teaching Modes

Top1-Lectures and e lectures
2-Tutorials
3-Lab demo
4-On line quiz

Schedule

TopNUR III7 AY 2017-2018 (A&P Lectures 2-4pm at CRC auditorium and LT35

Week 1 14/08/2017 CRC auditorium	Introduction to NUR III7; Cell Biology: Structure, Function, Cell cycle; Blended learning-MM-1H Cell Physiology & Biochemistry-Dept of Biochemistry 1H
Week 2 21/08/2017 e Lectures 2H	Tissues, Integumentary System. Changes across life span. MM Cell Physiology-2: Structure & function of cell membrane, Transport mechanisms. Physiology of the integument.-ZH
Week 3 28/08/2017 e lecture 1H	Blood Physiology: Components of Blood- Structure & function. Blood groups & typing-ZH-1H-CRC auditorium Anatomical Terminologies, Body cavities & subdivisions. MM
Week 4 04/09/2017 e lecture 1H	CVS 1-Anatomy of Heart. Conduction system and coronary supply-MM1H CRC auditorium CVS-2 Anatomy of blood vessels, Circulatory Pathways-MM
Week 5 11/09/2017 CRC auditorium	CVS Physiology-1: Structure of & function of cardiac muscle, Conduction system of heart, ECG. ZH-2H
Week 6 18/09/2017 e lectures 2H	CVS-2 Cardiac output, Physiology of Circulation, Blood pressure, flow: ZH. Anatomy of Respiratory system- MM
	RECESS-25^th-30^th September 2017
Week 7 02/10/2017	CA-e-exam: 1.30H LT 35 2 to 3.30pm
Week 8 09/10/2017	Respiratory Physiology-1: Mechanics of breathing, lung volumes, pulmonary function tests. Factors influencing ventilation and gas exchange-ZH 2H-LT 35
Week 9 16/10/2017 e lecture 1H	Anatomy of Urinary system-MM 1H-LT 35 Respiratory Physiology-2 Gas transport; oxygen-hemoglobin dissociation curve. Control of respiration-e learning-ZH
Week 10 23/10/2017 e lectures 2H	Anatomy of Eye-MM Physiology of Vision-ZH
Week 11 30/10/2017	Urinary System: Physiology of urine production and micturition process. Role of the kidney in fluid and electrolyte balance-ZH-2H. LT 35
Week 12 06/11/2017 e lecture 1H	Endocrine system Anatomy-MM 1H-CRC auditorium Acid Base Balance-e learning-ZH
Week 13 13/11/2017 e lectures 2H	Endocrine Physiology-e learning-ZH.
04/12/2017	FINAL e-EXAM-1.5H- U Town- 9-10.30am

Syllabus

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Syllabus:
(Elaboration of major topics to be covered)

Introductory concepts essential to understanding Anatomy and Physiology
Introductory Anatomy

Structural organization in the human body
Body systems and their component organs
Anatomical position and clinical relevance
Anatomical terminology: apply to regions and structures set out in the text
Major body cavities and their sub-divisions

3. Homeostasis and its clinical importance
4. Basic Biochemistry

Matter, element and atom
Common elements in the human body
~~Major energy forms within the human body~~
~~Forms of chemical bonding~~
Inorganic and organic compounds

5. Basic Cell Biology and Tissues

Cellular structure and function of individual organelles; Phases of cell cycle
Basic protein synthesis
Nuclear structure and DNA replication, Structure and function of cell membrane; Cell membrane transport mechanisms
Basic tissues: types, characteristics, functions and locations.

6. Structure and function of the Integumentary system

Features of the epidermis & dermis
Cells, tissues and appendages of the skin
Physiology of the integument and contribution to homeostasis
Changes across the lifespan

7. Structure and function of the Cardiovascular system

Components of blood:- structure and function
Blood groups & bood typing
Haemostasis
Overview of structure and function of cardiovascular system
Microscopic and macroscopic structure of the heart
Structure and function of cardiac muscle
Conduction system of the heart and the ECG
Factors that regulate cardiac output

Structure and function of blood vessels

Factors that regulate blood vessel diameter
Physiology of circulation
Regulation of blood pressure and blood flow
Circulatory pathways; name and locate major vessels

8. Structure and function of the Respiratory system

Overview of structure and function of the respiratory system
Microscopic, macroscopic and functional anatomy of the structures and organs in the respiratory system
Mechanics of breathing including:- respiratory pressures, physical factors that influence ventilation, lung volumes and pulmonary function tests
Factors influencing ventilation and gas exchange
Gas transport in blood including the clinical importance of the oxygen-hemoglobin dissociation curve
Neural and chemical control of respiration

9. Structure and function of the urinary system, including fluid and electrolyte balance

Body fluids, water and electrolyte balance
Overview of structure and function of the urinary system
Microscopic and macroscopic structure of the urinary system organs including the nephron
Physiology of urine production and micturition process

Role of the kidney in fluid and electrolyte balance

10. Principles of acid base balance

Sources of acids in the body
Chemical buffer systems
Role of the respiratory and renal systems in acid-base balance
Acidosis and alkalosis

11. Structure and function of the Endocrine system

Overview of structure and function of the endocrine system
Mechanisms of hormone action and regulation of release
Relationships between the pituitary and the hypothalamus
Hormones released by each of the endocrine glands and their physiological effects

12. Special senses

Structure and function of the eye including physiology of vision

Preclusions

TopAY1104 Anatomy PY1105 Physiology I PY1106 Physiology II

Workload

Top2-2-1-0-5

Workload Components : A-B-C-D-E
A: no. of lecture hours per week
B: no. of tutorial hours per week
C: no. of lab hours per week
D: no. of hours for projects, assignments, fieldwork etc per week
E: no. of hours for preparatory work by a student per week