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Overview

Further examination of the function of nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, and gastrointestinal systems of the human body.

PHSL 251 will build on and extend your understanding of the physiology of the nervous, muscular, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal and gastrointestinal system topics that you were introduced to in HUBS 191 and HUBS 192.

About this paper

Paper title Exploring Human Physiology
Subject Physiology
EFTS 0.175
Points 21 points
Teaching period Semester 1 (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,537.90
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
(PHSL 231 and PHSL 232 and PHSL 233), MELS 251, PHCY 251, PHTY 251
Schedule C
Science
Notes
Not available for students in the Physiology major or minor subject for BSc, or for the Functional Human Biology major for BBiomedSc.
Contact

Email: 251phty-mels-phsl@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff

Convener: Liz Erickson

Lecturers: 

Liz Erickson

Dr Joon Kim

Professor Fiona McDonald

Professor Pete Jones

Dr Toni-Ann Alsop

Please note: Teaching staff maybe subject to change.

Paper Structure

50 lectures on topics including:

  • Body composition
  • Nerve
  • Muscle
  • Somatic and special senses
  • Pain
  • Higher brain functions
  • Endocrinology
  • Cardiovascular system
  • Respiration
  • Kidney
  • Gastrointestinal system
  • Exercise
  • Temperature regulation

Five laboratories, including self-directed clinical case studies:

  • Cell physiology
  • Nerve and muscle physiology
  • Cardiac cycle
  • Respiratory control
  • Kidney and gut
Teaching Arrangements
Four lectures each week and five laboratory sessions, usually on alternate weeks (check timetable to confirm laboratory dates).
Textbooks

Widmaier Vander's "Human Physiology”, ISE 16th edn, McGraw Hill, Inc., New York, 2022.

Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Interdisciplinary perspective, Scholarship, Critical thinking, Ethics, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this paper will acquire extensive knowledge of the physiology and pathophysiology of body systems.

Overview

Further examination of the function of nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, and gastrointestinal systems of the human body.

PHSL 251 will build on and extend your understanding of the physiology of the nervous, muscular, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal and gastrointestinal system topics that you were introduced to in HUBS 191 and HUBS 192.

About this paper

Paper title Exploring Human Physiology
Subject Physiology
EFTS 0.175
Points 21 points
Teaching period Semester 1 (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set
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 231 or NEUR 201 or NEUR 202) and PHSL 232 and PHSL 233), PHTY 251
Schedule C
Science
Notes
Not available for students in the Physiology major or minor subject for BSc, or for the Functional Human Biology major for BBiomedSc.
Contact

251phty-mels-phsl@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff

Convener: Liz Erickson

Lecturers: 

Please note: Teaching staff may be subject to change.

Paper Structure

Lectures on topics including:

  • Body composition
  • Nerve
  • Muscle
  • Somatic and special senses
  • Pain
  • Higher brain functions
  • Endocrinology
  • Cardiovascular system
  • Respiration
  • Kidney
  • Gastrointestinal system
  • Exercise
  • Temperature regulation

Five laboratories, including self-directed clinical case studies:

  • Cell physiology
  • Nerve and muscle physiology
  • Cardiac cycle
  • Respiratory control
  • Kidney and gut
Teaching Arrangements
Four lectures each week and five laboratory sessions, usually on alternate weeks (check timetable to confirm laboratory dates).
Textbooks
  • Widmaier Vander's "Human Physiology”, ISE 16th edn, McGraw Hill, Inc., New York, 2022.
  • Graduate Attributes Emphasised
    Interdisciplinary perspective, Scholarship, Critical thinking, Ethics, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
    View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
    Learning Outcomes

    Students who successfully complete this paper will acquire extensive knowledge of the physiology and pathophysiology of body systems.

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