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    Overview

    An exploration of cardiovascular and respiratory function and integration. Examples taken from health and disease (exercise, cardiovascular/lung disease and sleep apnea) to illustrate the principles of function and integration.

    PHSL 232 will build on and extend the cardiovascular and respiratory system topics introduced in HUBS 192.

    About this paper

    Paper title Cardiovascular and Respiratory Physiology
    Subject Physiology
    EFTS 0.15
    Points 18 points
    Teaching period Semester 2 (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,173.30
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Prerequisite
    (HUBS 191 or PTWY 131) and HUBS 192 and two of BIOC 192, CELS 191, CHEM 191, PHSI 191
    Restriction
    MELS 251, PHCY 251, PHSL 251, PHTY 251
    Recommended Preparation
    PHSL 231
    Schedule C
    Science
    Eligibility

    Essential for Physiology and Functional Human Biology majors.

    Contact
    phsl.231-2-3@otago.ac.nz
    Teaching staff

    Convener: Associate Professor Pete Jones

    Lecturers: Dr Michelle Munro

    Associate Professor Rajesh Katare

    Professor Alison Heather

    Associate Professor Regis Lamberts

    Associate Professor Pete Jones

    Please note: Teaching staff maybe subject to change.

    Paper Structure

    The lecture blocks will focus on:

    • Structure and specialised function of the heart and vasculature network
    • The respiratory system
    • Integration of cardiovascular and respiratory control during exercise
    • Understanding the pathophysiology of diseases associated with the cardiovascular system

    Six laboratories will give you skills in a range of techniques:

    • Electrocardiogram (ECG)
    • Different phases of the cardiac cycle
    • Control of blood flow
    • Determinants of ventilatory control
    • Assessing lung function
    • Cardio-respiratory responses to exercise

    Assessment:

    • Internal assessment (40%) comprises two evening progress tests
    • Final examination comprises 60% of the final grade
    Teaching Arrangements
    You will attend 2 or 3 lectures each week and a laboratory session on alternate weeks.
    Textbooks

    The primary textbook for this paper is 'Berne & Levy Physiology', 7th edn, 2018, eds. Koeppen & Stanton.

    Graduate Attributes Emphasised
    Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Critical thinking, Ethics, Research, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
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    Learning Outcomes

    Students who successfully complete this paper will:

    • Acquire extensive knowledge of the physiology of cardiovascular and respiratory systems
    • Master recording, measurement, and analysis of various human physiological parameters
    • Develop an understanding of ethics in physiology

    Timetable

    Semester 2

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    Lecture

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    A1 Monday 09:00-09:50 29-35, 37-42
    Tuesday 09:00-09:50 29-30, 32-35, 37-41
    Wednesday 09:00-09:50 30, 32, 34, 37, 39, 41

    Practical

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend one stream from
    A1 Monday 14:00-16:50 31, 33, 35, 38, 40, 42
    A2 Thursday 14:00-16:50 31, 33, 35, 38, 40, 42
    A3 Friday 14:00-16:50 31, 33, 35, 38, 40, 42
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