Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
Biological and Environmental Sciences
Learning Methods
Lecture
Practical
Module Offerings
3501YAUGEN-SEP-PAR
Aims
Throughout the module you’ll gain an understanding of a wide variety of aspects of the anatomy and physiology of both animals and plants. Animal topics will be primarily focused on mammals, and will include coverage of cell- and tissue-level organisation, anatomy and physiology related to the integumentary system, the respiratory and cardiovascular systems, thermoregulation, the renal and digestive systems, the skeletal system and muscle, and an introduction to the nervous system. Plant topics will include plant structure and function from cellular to whole organism level, transport and translocation of water and solutes, and photosynthesis.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Define and use the common terms for absolute and relative anatomical position.
2.
Describe the organisation of animal bodies into systems and their basic functions.
3.
Relate structure to function in a variety of contexts in animal and plant biology.
4.
Review the mechanisms employed by animals to maintain a state of homeostasis.
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:Modular structure
Anatomy and Physiology is taught through three Parts:
Animal Anatomy and Physiology 1: Introduction and basic concepts; structure, function and homeostasis; cell- and tissue-level organisation; gross anatomy and anatomical terminology. Support and movement: the integumentary system, bones, muscle and cartilage. The digestive system.
Animal Anatomy and Physiology 2: Control and Regulation: the nervous system, thermoregulation and endocrinology. Gases, Fluids and Transport: Cardiovascular, respiratory and renal systems
Anatomy and Physiology of Plants: In this module students will gain a thorough knowledge of the basic structure and function of plants, including plant cellular structure and plant tissues; gross anatomy of plants and environmental adaptations; plant transport systems: water balance and solute movement; photosynthesis; and plant growth and development.
Additional Information:This module is for individuals to develop an understanding of the fundamental principles of anatomy and physiology of animals as related to support, movement and digestion.