BIOG 2011 - Physiology and Immunology

(OPHLS-AG, PBS-AS)

Spring. 3 credits. Student option grading.

Prerequisite: BIOG 1101, BIOG 1102. Offered in Qatar.

S. Holroyd, D. Zakaria.

This course follows on from BIOG 2011 (Physiology and Physics) last semester in further developing the students understanding of organ system Physiology. The organ systems covered will be the pulmonary, gastro-intestinal, renal, endocrine and reproductive. Students will also be introduced to the human immune system. This includes an introduction to the cells, molecules and tissues that comprise the immune system and the ways these components participate in immune responses to infectious microorganisms in the human. Tutorials will emphasize the clinical aspect of the organ systems as well as their response to immunological disruption.

Outcome 1: Describe and explain the basic physiological principles underlying the normal function of the pulmonary, gastro-intestinal, renal, endocrine and reproductive systems.

Outcome 2: Acquire a fundamental working knowledge of the structures and functions of the human immune system.

Outcome 3: Describe how the cellular and molecular components of the immune system work together to resist infection by microorganisms and parasites.

Outcome 4: Discuss how allergies and autoimmune diseases develop.

Outcome 5: Explain the symptoms of medical disorders using physiological and immunological concepts.

Outcome 6: Critically evaluate current scientific literature and write reports that synthesize and integrate data and hypotheses.