This course focuses on function of human cardiovascular, respiratory and nervous systems in health and altered function in disease. The course consists of 50 lectures and a series of laboratory sessions. Cardiovascular, pulmonary and renal systems are studied in first semester.
Second semester emphasises normal functions of the nervous and endocrine systems as control systems.
The alimentary system is treated relatively briefly. Student fails to demonstrate relevant knowledge, or understanding of the function of the physiological system being examined. Where a written answer is required, literacy is poor. Basic literacy is required. The student's answer demonstrates sound knowledge of the function of physiological systems being assessed.