Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996
Objectives On completion of this subject the student should be able to explain how basic life processes are controlled and integrated through nervous and endocrine activity; differentiate between normal and abnormal system functions and discuss the consequences of dysfunction; explain the processes involved in the formation of urine, and discuss the roles played by the kidneys in the maintenance of homeostasis; explain the processes required for reproduction of individual cells, and to be able to differentiate between mitotic and meiotic cell division and define inheritance and describe the inheritance of several traits.
Synopsis The structure and function of the human body. This subject is the second in a sequence of four subjects (GAS1118, GAS2117, GAS2118 and GAS3117). Topics covered include neural and hormonal control, the urinary system, genetics and muscle physiology.
Assessment Laboratory work: 30% + Examinations: 70% + To obtain a pass in the subject a pass must be obtained in both the practical and theory components