Engineering and the Environment, University of Southampton

Knowledge and understanding
Having successfully completed the module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding in the following areas: • anatomy of basic neurosensory systems. • physiological functioning of basic units and sub-systems of neurosensory system • Basic pathophysiological principles and assessment • Describe common forms of medical and surgical treatment and underline their principles

Cognitive (thinking) skills
Having successfully completed the module, you will be able to: • relate the functioning of the basic units to the neurosensory systems. You will be able to apply general concepts in psychology and sociology to neurosensory difficulties.

Practical, subject specific skills
Having successfully completed the module, you will be able to: • relate aspects of neurosensory function and failure in individual cases to the underlying principles of biology, psychology and sociology.

Key transferable skills
Having successfully completed the module, you will have skills in: • You will have gained a better understanding of human physiological systems and social behaviour in general.

• To give you the basic underpinning knowledge in behavioural and human biological sciences to support learning in other modules. • enable you to develop skills to critically evaluate and analyse information from books, web based learning and relevant scientific literature.

• Describe the basic anatomy of body systems including the nervous system , central and peripheral • Describe the anatomy and physiology of the ear and hearing • Describe the anatomy and physiology of the visual system . • Describe the disease process and treatment in these systems • Basic pharmacology and pharmokinetics

• Describe the basic anatomy of body systems including the nervous system , central and peripheral • Describe the anatomy and physiology of the ear and hearing • Describe the anatomy and physiology of the visual system . • Describe the disease process and treatment in these systems • Basic pharmacology and pharmokinetics

• 45 minute lecture per week in a formal classroom setting. Typical class size is 30 students. During these lectures there may be small group work with 4 students per group discussing salient issues with feedback from each group to the whole class. • you will need to work in your own time and in timetabled independent learning sessions in order to supplement lectures and practical skills. In addition to the information resources available to you, you will be able to meet with the module co-ordinator for assistance.

• Working in your own time and in timetabled independent learning sessions you are expected to read supporting texts outlined in the book list and make reference to appropriate academic journals in order to support lectures

Core text

An introduction to human biology: for students in schools of nursing, physiotherapy and physical education, M. F. Martin, London: E.U.P.

Anatomy and Physiology for nurses and students of human biology, W. G. Sears, London: Arnold

Essentials of Human anatomy and physiology, Marieb, San Francisco Benjamin Cummings (Pearson Education)