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BIOL357: Physiology I
This unit in neurophysiology deals with the central nervous system control of various human body systems. It considers internal and external environment perception via sensory pathways, central processing and how the body responds to these sensations. The nervous system control of muscle movement is considered in detail. This unit also considers neuroendocrine interaction controlling the function of the gonads, thyroid and adrenal glands. Practical classes make use of computer assisted learning, tutorial type discussions and experimental laboratory techniques.
| Credit Points: | 3 |
| Contact Hours: | 6 |
| When Offered: | D1 - Day; Offered in the first half-year X1 - External study; Offered in the first half-year (Session Dates: 6 March; 8-9 April; 8-9 May) Xc1 - External study (composite mode); Offered in the first half-year |
| Staff Contact(s): | Dr Sinan Ali |
| Prerequisites: |
BIOL246(P) and (BIOL223(P) or CBMS223(P) or PSY236(P)) or admission to PGQual;Chiro |
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| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: | Department of Biological Sciences |
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