Evaluations of clinical interventions are important to inform evidence-based practice and practice-based evidence which, in turn, inform good clinical...

Evaluations of clinical interventions are important to inform evidence-based practice and practice-based evidence which, in turn, inform good clinical practice. The module is comprised of two parts. In the first part (sessions 1-4) students will explore how to engage with existing evaluations of clinical interventions. We will introduce students to the theories of evidence-based practice and practice-based evidence and how to find and critically review evaluations of clinical interventions. In the second part (sessions 5-8) students will explore how to generate evaluations of their own clinical interventions. We will examine methodological approaches to conducting and analysing evaluations of clinical interventions, focussing on routine outcome monitoring in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS).

This module provides an introduction to essential concepts in systems physiology. You will learn about the importance of homeostasis; how cells communicate;...

This module provides an introduction to essential concepts in systems physiology. You will learn about the importance of homeostasis; how cells communicate; ways of monitoring both the internal and the external environment; the resting membrane potential; initiation and propagation of action potential. These concepts will be applied to explain functioning of specific tissues. Two self-instructional practical sessions on Human Muscle and ECGs will allow you to research aspects of mammalian physiology you have encountered in lectures and reading.

By the end of the module you should be able to:

· Describe the normal functioning of the body from both lectures and reading.

· Understand some of the methods used to investigate physiological processes and the principles used to measure biological functions.

· Assess scientific evidence and analyse physiological data

Introductory Mammalian Physiology is compulsory for first year Human Scientists, Neuroscientists and Natural Scientists taking the Biomedical Sciences or Neuroscience and Psychology streams. Students on other degree programmes (including affiliate students) can take the module as an elective. This module is essential for students who wish to switch to a Physiology degree or take PHOL modules other than PHOL0005 in their second year.

Indicative lecture list (based on 2021/22 syllabus)

Cellular physiology (2 lectures)
	Skeletal muscle
	Cardiac and Smooth Muscle
	Physiology of the Blood
	Functional Layout of the Circulation
	Heart Electrical/ Contractile Properties
	Control of Cardiac Output
	Nerve Structure and Function
	Synaptic Transmission
	Introduction to the CNS and Reflexes
	Sensory and Motor Physiology
	Autonomic Nervous System
	The Respiratory System
	Gas Transport and Exchange
	Introduction to Endocrinology
	Introduction to Gut Physiology
	Gastrointestinal Secretions (2 lectures)
	Digestion and Absorption