There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added

This module introduces you to the physiological concept of balance in respect to the health and wellbeing of humans and animals. In the module you will learn how biological systems adapt to change at diurnal, seasonal and evolutionary levels. The examples used to illustrate physiological variability and adaptation are drawn from a wide variety of species. You will go onto explore factors which affect good health such as toxicity, pathogen challenge, metabolic disorders and neoplasm. You will use a wide variety of laboratory techniques that are commonly used to diagnose ill health and be given the opportunity to investigate the effect of small lifestyle changes on your own wellbeing.

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Explain the different ways in which animals are able to regulate their physiology in response to environmental change and pathological challenge.

LO2: Explain the role of lifestyle, medical intervention, population screening and legislation in promoting good health in human, domesticated animals and wild animal populations.

LO3: Appraise through the discussion of relevant examples the impact of environmental and physiological imbalance on individuals, populations and ecosystems.

LO4: Investigate the effect of simple lifestyle changes on self-wellbeing using credible evidence gathered from literature and self-exploration

LO5: Apply a group inquiry approach to develop and test hypotheses using experimental data derived from simple laboratory or field studies using appropriate statistical methods.