Anatomy and Physiology
Level 3
 
Title of learning programme Anatomy and Physiology Programme
Programme level 3
Duration of learning programme 17 weeks x 10 hours
Total number of learning hours per programme 170 *

* Please note that this is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and also how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each module there is a question paper which needs to be completed and returned to your personal tutor.

Structure
 
Module Module Title
1

Introduction: The Cells and Tissues
2

The Skin
3

Support and Movement Systems of the Body - Skeletal System
4

Support and movement systems of the body - Muscular system
5

Integration and co-ordination systems - Nervous system
6

Integration and co-ordination systems - Endocrine system
7 Integration and co-ordination systems - Special senses
8 Processing and transporting functions - Digestive system
9 Processing and transporting functions - Respiratory system
10 Processing and transporting functions - Circulatory system
11 Processing and transporting functions - Lymphatic system
12

Processing and transporting functions - Urinary system
13

The reproductive system
14

Understanding the pathological disease process
 

Learning Outcomes
 

Module 1 – Introduction: The cells and tissues.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Describe the general characteristics of a composite cell.
LO2 Describe the cell nucleus and its parts.
LO3 Explain how substances move through cell membranes.
LO4 Describe the life cycle of a cell.
LO5 Name the types of epithelium and identify an organ in which each type occurs.
LO6

Describe the general characteristics of connective tissue.
LO7

List the types of connective tissue that occurs in the body.
 

Module 2 – The skin.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Describe the structure of the various layers of the skin.
LO2 List three general functions of each layer of the skin.
LO3 Explore how body temperature is regulated.
LO4 Describe the accessory organs associated with the skin.
 
Module 3 – Support and movement systems of the body - Skeletal system.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Describe the general structure of a bone and list functions performed by these parts.
LO2 Explore the four major categories of bones.
LO3

Define some of the common anatomical terms associated with the skeletal system.
LO4 Explore the vertebral column (spine).
LO5 Discuss the functions of the thorax.
 

Module 4 – Support and movement systems of the body - Muscular system.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Identify and describe the locations of major skeletal muscles.
LO2

Explain how the positions of skeletal muscles are related to the movements they produce and how muscles interact to produce these movements.
LO3 List three types of muscle tissue.
LO4

List the parts of a muscle fibre and the function performed by each part.
LO5 Distinguish between a muscle’s origin and its insertion.
 

Module 5 – Integration and co-ordination systems - Nervous system.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Describe the general structure of a neuron.
LO2

Name the major parts of the brain and describe the function of each part.
LO3

Name the cranial nerves and list their major functions.
LO4 Distinguish between the parasympathetic and sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system.
 

Module 6 – Integration and co-ordination systems - Endocrine system.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Explore the characteristics of the major endocrine glands.
LO2

Describe the general functions of the hormones secreted by endocrine glands.
LO3

Explain the 28-day menstrual cycle in females.

LO4 Explore the various diabetic conditions and processes.
 

Module 7 – Integration and co-ordination systems - Special senses.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Describe the structure of the eye.
LO2

Explain the function of the eye.
LO3

Describe the structure of the ear.
LO4 Explain the function of the ear.
 

Module 8 – Processing and transporting functions - Digestive system.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Name and describe the essential foodstuffs needed on a daily basis.      

LO2

Describe the general function of the various digestive organs.
LO3

Describe the functions of the liver.
LO4 Describe the structure of the alimentary canal wall.
LO5

Explain how the contents of the alimentary canal are mixed and moved. 

LO6 Discuss the swallowing mechanism.
 

Module 9 – Processing and transporting functions - Respiratory system.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Describe the functions of the key organs of the respiratory system.
LO2

Explain how oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged between the air and the blood.
LO3

Identify some of the common disorders of the respiratory system.
 

Module 10 – Processing and transporting functions - Circulatory system.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Identify the components that make up blood.
LO2

Describe the primary functions of the blood.
LO3

Name and describe the locations of the major parts of the heart and discuss the functions of each part.
LO4 Explore the notion of blood circulation within the human body.
 

Module 11 – Processing and transporting functions - Lymphatic system.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Explain the general function of the lymphatic system.
LO2

Explore a lymph node and its major functions.

LO3

Discuss the functions of the thymus.

LO4 Describe the functions of the spleen.
 

Module 12 – Processing and transporting functions - Urinary system.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Name the organs of the urinary system and list the general functions.
LO2

Describe the location and structure of the kidneys.
LO3

List the functions of the kidneys.
LO4

Describe a nephron and explain the function of its major parts.
LO5

Describe the structure of the ureters, urinary bladder and urethra.
 

Module 13 – The reproductive system.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1

Name the parts of the male reproductive system and describe the functions of each part.

LO2

Name the parts of the female reproductive system and discuss the functions of each part.

LO3

Review the structure of the mammary glands.
 

Module 14 – Understanding the pathological disease process.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Describe the study of pathology.
LO2

Identify the three groups of specialised tissue cells.
LO3

Explore the factors that cause Atrophy.
LO4 Explore the factors that cause hypertrophy.
LO5 Discuss neoplasms within the human body.

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