PHY2810 Physiology of human body systems
Faculty of Science
PHY2810 Physiology of human body systems is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Science, offered in 2021 in Semester 1 at Malaysia. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Semester 1
- Malaysia
- Assessment
- Exam 50%
- and 2 other tasks
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Overview
In this unit you will learn about the function, regulation and integration of the various systems in the human body. The overall theme is the mechanisms of regulation of these systems to maintain a normal internal environment (homeostasis). The body systems that are examined include the cardiovascular system, the muscular-skeletal system, the central nervous system, the respiratory system and the renal system. Attention is focused on each system at rest and in a variety of active states, and on control mechanisms in each system. You will also gain an understanding of how abnormal conditions can arise from dysfunction of these body systems.
Offerings in 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Online multiple choice quizzes30%
- Practical work and worksheets20%
- Examination (Theory) (2 hours and 10 minutes)Exam40%
- Examination (Practical) (2 hours and 10 minutes)Exam10%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the structure and function of the autonomic nervous system, the cardiovascular system, the respiratory system, the muscular-skeletal system and the renal system;
- 2
Explain how these body systems integrate to maintain homeostasis in the body;
- 3
Describe and explain how changes in normal physiology may lead to a disease state;
- 4
Perform laboratory techniques that are integral to the study of physiology, including the use of cardiovascular recordings and urinary analyses to assess the effects of exercise;
- 5
Collaborate effectively in a group to complete academic tasks;
- 6
Communicate experimental physiology data via written practical reports.
Workload and teaching
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachOnline learning
Three 1-hour lectures and one 3-hour practical class or progress review period per week
Learning resources
Required resources
It is recommended that students purchase a laboratory coat of their own since they will be needed for most practical classes.
It is vital that you equip yourselves with computer devices with proper internet connection facilitate any online learning activities.
Recommended textbook: Vander's Human Physiology from McGraw Hill Education.
Where it fits
PHY2810 is part of 1 area of study in the 2021 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Lai Hien Tet
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Chow Sek Chuen
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for PHY2810?
PHY2810 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is PHY2810 offered?
In 2021, PHY2810 runs in Semester 1 at Malaysia.
Does PHY2810 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 3 other tasks.
Which majors and minors include PHY2810?
PHY2810 is part of Medicinal chemistry.