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 biological systems. • physiological functioning of basic units and sub-systems of the human body • common concepts used in psychology and sociology relevant to audiology.

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

Practical, subject specific skills
Having successfully completed the module, you will be able to: • relate aspects of auditory functioning and reaction to hearing difficulty 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.

The aims of this module are to: • 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.

The objectives of this module are to: • describe the basic anatomy of body systems including the musculo-skeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, central nervous, and sensory systems. • describe the basic cellular structure of the human body and its development. • describe the basic principles of psychology and its applications to health issues, social interactions and communication.

• Biochemistry and genetics of human cells • Embryo and development of the human body • Basic physiology of skeleton, muscles, sensory cells, nerves • Fluid and electrolyte management, principles of homeostatsis • Infection and immunology • Function of the gastro-intestinal system • Function of the lymphatic system • Function of the renal system • Cardiovascular, respiratory, sensory systems • Brain and central nervous system • Basic pharmacology and clinical pharmacology • Basic principles of social psychology (social interaction, relationships between groups – prejudice, discrimination), role relationships, inter-personal relationships (social influences, stereotypes, forming impressions) • Basic principles of psychology (traits, personality and health issues, cognitive development, factors affecting development) • Psychology of communication (language acquisition theories, verbal and non-verbal language, BSL, attitudes, emotional influences) • Basic principles of screening and health promotion

• 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)

Introduction to human and social biology, D. Mackean,

Psychology, W. Carlson, New York: Pearson

Social Psychology:handbook of basic principles, E Tory Higgins and A. W. Kruglanski, New York: Guildford Press