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sC174 Biology
No. of hours per week: six hours
A second semester subject offered for first year students
enrolled in the Bachelor of Arts program.
Subject aims and description
The subjed introduces the cell as the basic biological unit,
cons~ders tissues as aggregates of cells with specialised
functions and then proceeds to treat the following systems
in some detail.
Cardiovascular system: properties of blood; anatomy and
whysiolouv of the heart. Mechanical and electrical events of
the cardk cycle; cardiac output. Regulation of heart rate
and blood pressure, haemostasis.
Respiratory system: anatomy of the respiratoly system; gas
exchanqe and transport; control of respiration. The
of haemoglobin.
Renal system and water balance: structure of the kidney and
urinary system. Basic renal processes. Regulation of
extracellular volume and osmolarity.
Digestive system: the arrangement and functions of the
digestive system
Skeletal system: calcium regulation, structure of bone.
Muscular system: types of muscle and their roles.
Mechanism of contraction. Conduction in the heart.
Immune systems: reticuto endothelial system. Inflammation,
phagocytosis; lymphocytes, cell-mediated immunity, antibodymediated
immunity.
Nervous system: nerves and excitability; transmission, the
synapse; simple reflex arc. Overview of functions and
structures in the central nervous system.
Endocrine system: functions. major glands, their products
and functions.
Reproductive system: anatomy, gaemtogenesis, contraception,
pregnancy.
Integration of body systems: responses to stresses such as
exercise, shock.
Practical work in the course includes use of the microscope
in the examination of cells and tissues, the testing of body
parameters and physiological functions using charts,
biological models and equipment.
SM378 Design and Measurement 3
No. of hours per week: four hours daytime
Prerequisite: SM278
Assessment: continuous
Subject aims and description
A stage three, first-semester subject in research design and
statistical analysis that is designed to complement concurrent
and future studies in psychology.
In this subject the topics included in SM278 are extended
and further topics in design and analysis are considered. The
SPSS package will be used to perform the various statistical
analyses.
Topics to be studied include correlation and an introduction
to multiple regression, analysis of covariance and factor
analysis.
References
Ferguson, G.A. Statistical Analyss in Psychology & Education. 5th ed,
NRN York: McGraw-Hill, 1981
Kerlinger. EN. and Pedhazur, E.J. Multiple Regression in Behavioural
Research. 2nd ed, New York: Holt Rinehart and Winston, 1982
NoNS~S, M. SPSS-X Introductory Statistics Guide. Chicago, Illinois:
SPSS Inc, 1990
Norusis, M. SPSS/PC+ Studentware Plus. Chicago, Illinois: SPSS Inc.,
1991
Roscoe, J.T. Fundamental Research for the Behavioural Sciences. 2nd
@d, New York: Holt Rinehart and Winston. 1975
SM278 Design and Measurement 2A
No. of hours per week: four hours daytime or
three and a half hours evening
Prerequisites: AY 100 and AY 101
Assessment: continuous
Subject aims and description
A stage two, first-semester subject in research design and
statistical analysis is planned to complement concurrent and
future studies in psychology.
In this subjed the emphasis is on understanding the
methodology of basic research design and how the
associated statistical analysis can provide answers to research
questions. Students also receive instruction in the use of the
Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS). This
computer package will be used to analyse data bath in this
course and in second and third stage courses in psychology.
Topics to be studied include an introduction to computer
based data analysis, one and two-way factorial designs and
the corresponding analysis of variance,
Textbook
Norusis, M. SPSS/PC+ Studentware Plus. Chicago, Illinois: SPSS Inc,
1991