Basic human physiology (2 hrs Lecture)

Description

This course is part of the “Biological Sciences Cluster II”. It offers an integrated system-based review of the physiology of the different organ systems in the body. The information content delivered is designed to provide the necessary background information required to understand the different mechanisms of action of drugs described later in pharmacology courses.

Program

Bachelor of Pharmacy-B Pharm

Objectives

• By the end of the course students will be able to: a. Knowledge and Understanding a.1. Introduce the human body functions and homeostatic mechanisms a.2. Explain the normal human body function at the level of cells, organs and systems b. Intellectual Skills b.1. Correlate physiology to other basic and clinical sciences c. Professional and Practical Skills c.1. Use normal cellular and systemic functions to predict the mechanism of actions of drugs d. General and Transferable Skills d.1. Develop skills of independent learning d.2. Communicate with colleagues and apply teamwork