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Course Description
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Course Name
Structure and Function of the Human Body II 127
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Host University
University of the Western Cape
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Location
Cape Town, South Africa
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Area of Study
Biology
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Course Level Recommendations
Lower
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Host University Units
15 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits4
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units6
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Main Outcomes
At the end of the module students should be able to:
· Explain principles and components of control systems, and
examples thereof.
· Describe various membrane transport and communication
processes of the cell.
· Describe functional anatomy of the central nervous system (CNS)
and the major sensory and motor pathways.
· Explain functioning of neurons, the transduction of sensory
stimuli, how this information is processed and responded to by
the CNS.
· Describe the physiology of the muscular systems, neuromuscular
junction, blood and immune system.
· Recognize some effects of dysfunction of parts of the
neuromuscular system.
· Develop information processing skills, such as searching for and
evaluating information.Main Content
· Principles and components of control systems.
· Membranes: general functions, composition, and specific
membrane transport processes.
· Intercellular signalling: receptors and chemical signals.
· An understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the central
nervous system (CNS), the physiology of the
· muscular system, blood and immunology.Total learning time: 100 hours
Method of Student Assessment:
Continuous Assessment- 50%
Final examination- 50% (2x1.5h papers)
Course Disclaimer
Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.