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Overview

Further examination of the function of major organ systems of the human body, with relevance to the practice of physiotherapy.

PHTY 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. The laboratories are designed to complement the practice of physiotherapy.

About this paper

Paper title Physiology (for BPhty)
Subject Physiotherapy
EFTS 0.133
Points 17 points
Teaching period Semester 1 (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,168.80
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Restriction
(PHSL 231 and PHSL 232 and PHSL 233) or PHSL 251
Limited to
BPhty
Eligibility
Essential for the Physiotherapy programme.
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 I
  • Nerve and muscle physiology II
  • Cardiac cycle and
  • Respiratory control
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.

Timetable

Semester 1

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

Lecture

Stream Days Times Weeks
Attend
A1 Monday 09:00-09:50 9-14, 16-17, 19-22
Tuesday 09:00-09:50 9-14, 16-22
Wednesday 09:00-09:50 9-14, 16-22
Friday 09:00-09:50 9-13, 16-22

Terms Test (Streamed)

Stream Days Times Weeks
Attend
A1 Wednesday 19:00-20:50 14, 20

Overview

Further examination of the function of major organ systems of the human body, with relevance to the practice of physiotherapy.

PHTY 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. The laboratories are designed to complement the practice of physiotherapy.

About this paper

Paper title Physiology (for BPhty)
Subject Physiotherapy
EFTS 0.133
Points 17 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.
Restriction
MELS 251, PHCY 251, ((PHSL 231 or NEUR 201 or NEUR 202) and PHSL 232 and PHSL 233), PHSL 251
Limited to
BPhty
Eligibility
Essential for the Physiotherapy programme.
Contact

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

Teaching staff

Convener: Liz Erickson

Lecturers:

Please note: Teaching staff maybe 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 I
  • Nerve and muscle physiology II
  • Cardiac cycle
  • Respiratory control
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.

    Timetable

    Semester 1

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

    Lecture

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    A1 Monday 09:00-09:50 9-12, 15-22
    Tuesday 09:00-09:50 9-12, 15-22
    Wednesday 09:00-09:50 9-12, 15-22
    Friday 09:00-09:50 9-12, 15-22

    Practical

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend one stream from
    A1 Tuesday 10:00-12:50 11, 15, 17, 19, 21
    A2 Tuesday 10:00-12:50 11, 15, 17, 19, 21
    A3 Tuesday 10:00-12:50 10, 12, 16, 18, 20
    A4 Tuesday 10:00-12:50 10, 12, 16, 18, 20

    Terms Test (Streamed)

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    A1 Wednesday 19:30-20:20 15, 20
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