SU106 STRUCTURE AND FUNCTIONS OF THE HUMAN BODY
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Structure and Functions of the Human Body
SU106
Level 4
20 CATS
FCM5 Foundation Sciences for Complementary Therapists
This is a mandatory module for FDSC Complementary Medicine
This module builds on FCM5 and aims to provide the therapist with the opportunity to
further develop a detailed knowledge and understanding of the anatomy and physiology
of the major body systems and how they interact, in order to support work as a skilled
complementary therapy practitioner.
This unit has course learning aims 1,2,7 and matches course learning outcome 1,3,5,6,7
On successful completion of this module students will be able to:
1. Differentiate between the basic structure and function of different types of tissues
and cells.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of the structure and functions of the body systems and
their control mechanisms
3. Apply directional terms to convey anatomical structures
4. Demonstrate knowledge of different body systems to show understanding of
homeostasis
5. Examine the physiological mechanisms involved in nutrition and digestion,
assimilation, excretion and reproduction
Anatomy physiology and biochemistry relating to:
 Cells and tissues
 Skeletal system
 Muscular system
 Cardio-vascular system
 Lymphatic system
 Integumentary system
 Gas exchange system
 Homeostatic mechanisms: Excretion by the lungs and kidneys.
 The kidneys and Urinary system.
 Nutrition and dietary effects of major nutrients.
 Structure and function of enzymes
 Digestive system
 The liver: assimilation and homeostasis.
 The nervous system.
 The endocrine system
 The reproductive system.
Teaching strategies include lectures, laboratory practical including dissections and
physiological monitoring, classroom based assignments, homework assignments, reading
and individual research.
Brooker, C. (2006) Churchill Livingstone’s Dictionary of Nursing. London. Churchill
Livingstone
Inge, B., Baker, M. & Rowland, M.(2001).A New Introduction to Biology. Hodder and
Stroughton
Cohen, B. (2008) Memmlers,The Human Body in Health and Disease. Lippincott,
Williams and Wilkins.
Tortora G. (2008) Principals of Anatomy and physiology. (12th ed.) John Wiley & sons
Waugh, A. & Grant, A. (2010) Anatomy and Physiology colouring and workbook;11th ed.
London, Churchill Livingstone.
Waugh, A. & Grant, A. (2010) Anatomy and Physiology in Health and illness;3rd ed.
London, Churchill Livingstone.
Assessment will form a two hour seen written exam to acknowledge the in depth study of
the human body. Answers are in the form of single paragraphs approximately 150 words
with an equivalent of 1500 words total.
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Human anatomy (the study of the structure of the body) and physiology (how it works) is
considered a pre-requisite to any therapy course. This is then a compulsory unit and
must be taken with Foundation Science for Complementary Therapists and Processes of
Disease.
FdSc Complementary healthcare
Module leader – Steph Scotcher
Year One – study blocks 3 and 4
Sussex Downs College, Lewes
Oct 2011
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Mandatory
FdSc Complementary Healthcare –. This unit cannot be taken as a stand-alone module,
however it can be taken in conjunction with SU105 and SU215.
School of Health Professions
Tricia Tikasingh (Jan 2011 – Dec 2013)