HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY (THEORY)

Paper Code: 
CND 101
Credits: 
3
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Course Objectives:

This course will enable the students to –

  1. Know in detail about various systems of body.
  2. Acquire knowledge regarding the human body.

 

Course Outcomes (COs):

Course

Learning outcomes

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment

Strategies

Paper Code

Paper Title

 

 

 

CND 101

 

 

Human Physiology (Theory)

 

 

 

 

 

 

The students will be able to –

 

CO1: Know the principles of normal biological function in human body.

CO2: Outline basic human physiology and correlate with structures of the organs.

Approach in teaching: Lecture method, Power point presentation,  Discussions and Tutorials.

 

Learning activities for the students: Self learning assignments, Effective questions, Seminar presentation and giving tasks.

 

 

 

Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, Presentation, Individual and group projects

 

9.00
Unit I: 
UNIT I
  • Cell and Tissues
  • Structure and functions
  • Skeletal system
  • Structure, formation & types of bones
  • Sense organs
    • Structure & functions
9.00
Unit II: 
UNIT II
  • Cardiovascular system
  • Blood: composition, functions, blood group
  • Heart: structure, blood vessels, cardiac cycle
  • Circulation of blood
  • Blood pressure, hypertension, heart attack
  • Lymphatic system
  • Structure & function of lymph
  • Lymph vessels
  • Lymph nodes
  • Importance and significance in diseases
  • Immunity & vaccines
9.00
Unit III: 
UNIT III
  • Nervous system
  • Structure & function of neurons
  • Structure & function of Brain & spinal cord
  • Peripheral system
  • Hypothalamus & its functions
  • Endocrine system
  • Structure & function of  endocrine glands
  • Role of hormones
  • Related disorders

 

9.00
Unit IV: 
UNIT IV
  • Digestive system
  • Structure & functions of digestive organs
  • Digestion & absorption of carbohydrates, proteins, fats
  •  Respiratory system
  • Structure &function of respiratory organs
  • Role of lungs in exchange of gases
  • Vital capacity

 

9.00
Unit V: 
UNIT V
  • Urinary system
  • Structure & functions of kidney
  • Urine formation
  • Factors affecting urine formation & excretion
  • Reproductive system
  • Structure & functions of male & female reproductive organs
  • Menstrual cycle, spermatogenesis

 

References: 

·         Sears, W. G. Anatomy and Physiology for Nurses

·         Donald C Rizzo. (2007). Fundamentals of  Anatomy & Physiology  Thomas Learning 2007

·         Glenister, TWA & Jean RW Ross (2004) Anatomy and Physiology  for Nurses CBS Publishers

·         Anatomy and physiology in Health and Wellness; Anne Waugh & Allison Grant,11th ed, Churchill Livingstone Elsevier.

·         Keele, C.A. and Neil, E. (1978) Samson Wright’s Applied Physiology,

Oxford University Press

·         Tortora, G.J. and N. P. Anagnostakos (1984), Principles of Anatomy and Physiology, Harper and Row Publisher, New York

·         Armstrong, K.F. Anatomy and Physiology for Nurses

·         Pearce, A. Anatomy and Physiology for Nurses, Faber and Faber

·         Pike and Brown: Nutrition – An integrated approach – John Wiley and sons, New York

 Robinson C.H., Lawler M.R. ‘Normal and Therapeutic Nutrition’. Macmillan 

 

Academic Year: 
2020-2021
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