- Course Code
- BM 3501
- Credit Points
- 15
- Course Coordinator
- Dr D Scott
Pre-requisites
Notes
(i) This core course is a requirement for students in the Physiology, Pharmacology, Neuroscience and Biomedical Sciences programmes. It is not normally required for students taking the Sports Science programme.
(ii) The practical work required in this course may pose difficulties to students with some disabilities.
(iii) If this arises alternative arrangements will be made. Any student wishing to discuss this further should contact the School Disability Co-ordinator.
Overview
The course will cover the physiological and pharmacological aspects of the functioning of the mammalian heart and circulatory systems; the mechanisms of control and adaptation will be examined in detail. Practical work and demonstrations will be used to illustrate the experimental techniques which are utilised to derive knowledge of the functioning of the system.
Structure
6 week course, Thread II - 3 one-hour lectures per week, one all day laboratory session over 6 weeks.
Assessment
1st Attempt: 1 ninety minute written examination (70%) and in-course assessment - essay, laboratory practical (30%).