In this module students will study in three blocks, the first is embryology and development of organ systems. The students will then continue to develop their knowledge of organ function in invertebrate and vertebrate animals (including humans) and compare these with organisms who have adapted their function to meet the challenges of a range of environments, in the second block. This approach has been taken to aid in our understanding of organ function from its commonalities to its varied differences. A cellular & molecular approach is used as students focus on the control, regulation, development and function of organs, organ systems & organisms. The third and final block has a focus on infection, immunity and microbial diversity.
The overall aim of this module is to facilitate the study of how cells develop and work together to form functional tissues and organs, and how this is imperative to the normal functioning of organisms and their adaptation, response and defence mechanisms.
The module will be taught through a combination of lectures and workshops, which will be supported with directed learning resources (reading/ multimedia).
There are three assessments. This module will be assessed by two in-course assessments, scheduled outside of the School of Biosciences two cycle assessment strategy and an end of module exam.