UNISA Physiology Course Module 2021 – 2022
Physiology Major Combinations
NQF Level: 5: CHE1501, CHE1502, CHE1503, BLG1501, EUP1501, STA1501
NQF Level: 6: FIS2601, FIS2602, FIS2603, FIS2604
NQF Level: 7: FIS3701, FIS3702, FIS3703, FIS3704
| Human Anatomy and Physiology – FIS1601 |
| Under Graduate Degree |
Semester module |
NQF level: 5 |
Credits: 12 |
| Module presented in English |
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| Purpose: To acquire the requisite knowledge, skills, values and attitudes to prepare for careers in health-related fields, particularly those related to human anatomy and physiology. |
| Digestion, Endocrine Control and Metabolism – FIS2601 |
| Under Graduate Degree |
Semester module |
NQF level: 6 |
Credits: 12 |
| Module presented in English |
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| Pre-requisite: CHE1501 (or XHE1501) or CHE1502 (or XHE1502) |
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| Purpose: To obtain thorough knowledge of the physiology of the gastrointestinal tract, endocrinology and intermediary metabolism in order to identify, solve and scientifically communicate in an integrated fashion basic problems concerning these topics. |
| Respiration and Excretion – FIS2602 |
| Under Graduate Degree |
Semester module |
NQF level: 6 |
Credits: 12 |
| Module presented in English |
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| Pre-requisite: CHE1501 (or XHE1501) or CHE1502 (or XHE1502) |
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| Purpose: To understand the excretory and respiratory systems? functions and their contribution to the maintenance of a constant internal environment (homeostasis). |
| Physiological Defence Mechanisms – FIS2603 |
| Under Graduate Degree |
Semester module |
NQF level: 6 |
Credits: 12 |
| Module presented in English |
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| Pre-requisite: CHE1501 (or XHE1501) or CHE1502 (or XHE1502) |
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| Purpose: To gain insight into the functioning of the physiological defence mechanisms of the body, the mechanisms for heat regulation, and the important role of the skin. |
| Physiology II (Practical) – FIS2604 |
| Under Graduate Degree |
Year module |
NQF level: 6 |
Credits: 12 |
| Module presented in English |
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| Pre-requisite: CHE1501 (or XHE1501) or CHE1502 (or XHE1502) |
Co-requisite: Any two of the following: FIS2601, FIS2602, FIS2603 |
| Purpose: On completion of this module students will have been exposed to a range of laboratory equipment such as basic measurement devices to more advanced instruments. They will personally be able to follow a laboratory protocol and analyse the data that is obtained from such a protocol. Students will also be able to describe basic laboratory techniques used in physiology experiments. |
| Physiology of the Nervous System – FIS3701 |
| Under Graduate Degree |
Semester module |
NQF level: 7 |
Credits: 12 |
| Module presented in English |
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| Purpose: To obtain a thorough knowledge of and insight into the structure and functions of the nervous system. |
| Cardiovascular System – FIS3702 |
| Under Graduate Degree |
Semester module |
NQF level: 7 |
Credits: 12 |
| Module presented in English |
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| Purpose: To gain insight into the cardiovascular system, and to communicate in a scientific way, about the mechanisms, functions and control of the system. |
| Membrane and Effector Physiology – FIS3703 |
| Under Graduate Degree |
Semester module |
NQF level: 7 |
Credits: 12 |
| Module presented in English |
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| Purpose: To gain insight into the mechanisms involved in the origin and conduction of electrical activity; information transduction through the body, and the molecular mechanisms of muscle contraction. |
| Physiology (Practical) – FIS3704 |
| Under Graduate Degree |
Year module |
NQF level: 7 |
Credits: 12 |
| Module presented in English |
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| Pre-requisite: FIS2604 |
Co-requisite: Any two of the following: FIS3701, FIS3702, FIS3703 |
| Purpose: To enable students to use and apply physiological experimental techniques and methods, process and present collected data in a scientific way and make meaningful conclusions based on theory and practical knowledge. |