Teaching Responsibility

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LJMU Partner Taught

Learning Methods

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Module Offerings

3515IFESG-JAN-PAR

Aims

To provide foundation students with an introduction to Physiological processes in animals and plants in preparation for undergraduate degrees in biological or biochemical sciences. The focus will be on mammalian physiology (especially human).

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:Tissue types- epithelial tissue, connective tissue, excitable tissue, examples of plant tissues Systems- homeostasis, endocrine, nervous, cardiovascular (including blood), respiratory, digestive, reproductive, urinary, immune, musculoskeletal and nutrient/ water transport in plants
Module Overview:
To provide foundation students with an introduction to Physiological processes in animals and plants in preparation for undergraduate degrees in biological or biochemical sciences. The focus will be on mammalian physiology (especially human).As previously stated, mammalian Physiology is the focus, although some examples of plant tissues and plant physiology will be treated for balance.
Additional Information:As previously stated, mammalian Physiology is the focus, although some examples of plant tissues and plant physiology will be treated for balance.

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