ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY II PC250 2026

FACULTY OF PHARMACY

Anatomy and Physiology 2

Course code: PC250
Semester 1

Course coordinator: Prof N Sibiya

2026

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Course name Anatomy and Physiology 2

Course code PC250

Prerequisites Anatomy and Physiology 1 (PC 1102)

Co-requisites None

Course Coordinator Prof N Sibiya

Office Office 4030, 4TH Floor
Consultation times Pharmacy Building

8:00 -17:00 (when

available)

Year Second Year

NQF level 6

Credit value 25

Duration 13 Weeks

Semester 1

To provide pharmacy students with a strong foundation of the

human body structure and function, where the concepts taught
Aim of the Course are very crucial for understanding Pharmaceutical and
Pharmacological concepts

Main outcomes On completion of this course students will be able to:

1. Understand and use medical terminology, and

communicate effectively
2. Demonstrate content knowledge on anatomy and
physiology concepts and systems
3. Integrate physiological systems
4. Make a deliberate link between the theory and
practical information on a particular organ
system.
5. Perform, analyse and report on physiological experiments
6. Develop clinical skills
7. Study advance courses such as Pathophysiology and
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Pharmacology
Content (Topics) 1. Digestive system: layers of GIT, neural innervation, mouth,
pharynx, oesophagus, deglutition, stomach, pancreas, liver and
gall bladder, small intestine, large intestine and phases of
digestion

2. Cardiovascular system
(i) Heart: Anatomy of the heart, valves and circulation, cardiac
muscle and cardiac conduction, cardiac cycle, cardiac output,
exercise and heart
(ii) Blood vessels: structure and function of a blood vessel,
capillary exchange, hemodynamic, blood pressure and flow,
shock and homeostasis
(iii) Blood: functions and properties of blood, formation of red
blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, Hemostasis, blood
groups and blood types

3 Immunity: Lymphatic system structure and function. Innate

immunity, adaptive immunity, cell mediated immunity,
antibody-mediated immunity, self-recognition and self-
tolerance

4. Respiratory system: respiratory system anatomy, pulmonary

ventilation, lung volumes and capacities, exchange of oxygen
and carbon dioxide, transport of oxygen and carbon dioxide,
control of breathing, exercise and respiratory system

5. Renal system: anatomy and histology of the kidney, glomerular

filtration, tubular re-absorption and secretion, production of
dilute and concentrated urine, evaluation of kidney function,
urine transportation, storage and elimination, fluid
compartments and homeostasis, electrolytes in body fluids, acid
base balance

6. Reproductive system: male and female reproductive system,

female reproductive cycle, pregnancy and development,

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Teaching and Lectures
Learning strategies Small group discussion
Practicals
Tutorials
Hand-outs
Useful video links
Board illustrations
Tests
Examinations
Facilitated self-directed learning

References and 1. Marieb EN, Katja Hoehn. Anatomy and Physiology. Tenth ed.
recommended texts Pearson
(available at RU Library)
2. Marieb EN, Katja Hoehn. Anatomy and Physiology. Nineth
ed. Pearson

3. Tortora GJ, Derrickson B. Principles of Anatomy and

Physiology. Fourteenth ed.

4. Tortora GJ, Derrickson B. Principles of Anatomy and

Physiology. Thirteenth ed.

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CRITICAL CROSS-FIELD OUTCOMES (CCFO)

The Bachelor of Pharmacy degree addresses all 12 CCFO over the 4 year curriculum. In the
Anatomy and Physiology 2 course, the following six are specifically addressed:
1. Identify and solve problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using
critical and creative thinking have been made.
2. Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation, community.
3. Organise and manage oneself and one’s activities responsibly and effectively.
4. Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information.
5. Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes
of oral and/or written presentation.
6. Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the
environment and health of others.

CLASS POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

Each student is expected to attend 4 x 45min lectures per week and 1 x 3hr practical every
second week. (Please consult your timetable for the details of the venues and times.)

Attendance Policy:

 100% lecture attendance is expected for all students unless an extended DP is granted
by the Dean that clearly stipulates otherwise.
 It is the responsibility of the student to catch up any work missed due to missing
lectures.
 At times announcements may be made in lectures that are not conveyed via email or
other means. It is the responsibility of the student to establish if any announcements
were made in the lecture(s) that they did not attend.

DP requirements:

In order for a student to retain their Duly Performed (DP) Certificate the following
requirements must be met:

 Minimum of 30% for each class test.

 Attendance of at least 80% of the practical sessions.
 Submission of all practical and assignments.

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Assessments:

All students are required to write all assignments, tests and examinations unless granted an
extended DP by the Dean that clearly stipulates otherwise.

Formative: Practicals and tutorials

Summative:
June Theory Exam 60%
Practical Mark 10%
Tests 30%
100%

Test dates:
Wednesday 01 APRIL 2026
Friday 08 MAY 2026

Lecturers:

Full time academic staff include:

Prof N Sibiya (Assoc Prof): [Link]@[Link] (Office 4030, Pharmacy Building)

Miss T. Dukhan (Lecturer): [Link]@[Link] (Office 4029, Pharmacy Building )

From time to time the Division may make use of visiting and/or part time lecturers. Part-time or
visiting lecturers are often able to offer fresh perspectives and knowledge to the course and it
is expected that they are treated with the same courtesy and respect usually extended to full
time academic staff members.

Post-graduate students completing Masters or PhD degrees in the Faculty may also be used from
time to time as teaching assistants, tutors and/or practical demonstrators to assist the Division
and gain valuable teaching experience.

You are very welcome to contact academic staff members for academic or other assistance,
however, please be advised of the following:
 The dynamic nature of an academic position means that academic staff members are
often in meetings, lectures or in the laboratory during the working day therefore email
is the preferred method of communication.

 If you would like to see a staff member in person you can visit their office. If it is a
convenient time they will see you or they may recommend a later time to meet with
you. If it is not an urgent issue it is recommended that you email the staff member to
ask for an appointment so that they can set time aside to see you.

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 When emailing a staff member please use your Rhodes email address. Please start all
emails by addressing the lecturer by name and end all emails with your name, student
number and year of study. Please ensure that your emails are written in full,
grammatically correct sentences and not using SMS or other colloquial abbreviations.

 All official notices from the lecturer will be sent via email to your Rhodes email address
and/or RUConnected. It is your responsibility to check your Rhodes email account
regularly.

RUConnected:

At times, lectures may use the RUConnected platform in their teaching. The lecturer concerned will
supply you with the enrolment key and other necessary information. It is the responsibility of
the student to ensure that they are signed up for the correct courses on RUConnected.

Teaching material and notes:

Academic staff members are encouraged to develop their own teaching philosophies and use a
variety of methods in their teaching, as deemed appropriate. Lecturers are under no obligation
to supply hard/soft copies of their notes/slides however some lecturers may choose to do so.
All notes prepared by a lecturer and presented in class are the intellectual property of the
lecturer and university and therefore are not to be disseminated without the relevant
permission. Students who wish to take photographs of lecture material or recordings of
lectures must ask permission from the lecturer concerned before doing so.

Academic Integrity:

The Senate of the University has adopted an overall policy towards the handling of plagiarism.
Plagiarism is defined as:

"Taking and using the ideas, writings, works or inventions

of another as if they were one’s own"

Rhodes University Common Faculty Policy on Plagiarism (2003)

The Faculty of Pharmacy regards plagiarism as a serious offence and requires that you read the
Rhodes University Policy on Plagiarism on the Rhodes University Register of Policies web page
at before starting this course:

[Link]

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A&P 2 (PC 250) Day Mon Tues Wed Wed Thur

Activity Lecture Lecture Practical Lecture Lecture

Time 17:00 – 17:45 14:15 – 15:00 09:00-12:00 15:10 – 16:05-16:50

Venue GLT GLT PHARMACY 15:55 GLT

BUILDING
GLT

Time-table

First term (6 teaching weeks):

Week Lecture Lecturer/ Practical

facilitator
09h00 – 12h00

Week 1

09 Feb Digestive system Prof Sibiya

10 Feb Digestive system Prof Sibiya

11 Feb Digestive system Prof Sibiya NO PRACTICAL

12 Feb Digestive system Prof Sibiya

13 Feb

Week 2

16 Feb Digestive system Prof Sibiya

17 Feb Digestive system Prof Sibiya

18 Feb Digestive system Prof Sibiya GIT PRACTICAL

19 Feb Digestive system Prof Sibiya

20 Feb

Week 3

23 Feb CVS: Heart Prof Sibiya

24 Feb CVS: Heart Prof Sibiya

25 Feb CVS: Heart Prof Sibiya GIT PRACTICAL

26 Feb CVS: Heart Prof Sibiya

27 Feb

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Week 4

02Mar CVS: Blood vessels Prof Sibiya

03 Mar CVS: Blood vessels Prof Sibiya

04 Mar CVS: Blood vessels Prof Sibiya CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM PRACTICAL

05 Mar CVS: Blood Vessels Prof Sibiya

06 Mar

Week 5

09 Mar CVS: Blood Prof Sibiya

10 Mar CVS: Blood Prof Sibiya

11 Mar CVS: Blood Prof Sibiya CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM PRACTICAL

12 Mar CVS: Blood Prof Sibiya

13 Mar

Week 6

16 Mar Immune system Prof Sibiya

17 Mar Immune system Prof Sibiya

18 Mar Immune system Prof Sibiya BLOOD PRACTICAL

19 Mar Immune system

20 Marc

Vacation 20 March–29 March

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Second term (7 teaching weeks)

Week 7

30 Mar Respiratory system Prof Sibiya

31 Mar Respiratory system Prof Sibiya

01 Apr Respiratory system Prof Sibiya BLOOD PRACTICAL

THEORY TEST 1
02 Apr Respiratory system Prof Sibiya

03 Apr PUBLIC HOLIDAY

Week 8

06 Apr PUBLIC HOLIDAY

07 Apr Respiratory system Prof Sibiya

08 Apr Respiratory system Prof Sibiya RESPIRATORY SYSTEM PRACTICAL

09 Apr Urinary system Prof Sibiya

10 Apr

Week 9

13 Apr Urinary system

Prof Sibiya

14 Apr Urinary system Prof Sibiya

15 Apr Urinary system Prof Sibiya RESPIRATORY SYSTEM PRACTICAL

16 Apr Urinary system Prof Sibiya

17 Apr

Week 10

20 Apr Urinary system

21 Apr Urinary system Prof Sibiya

22 Apr Urinary system Prof Sibiya URINARY SYSTEM PRACTICAL

23 Apr Urinary system

24 May

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Week 11

27 Apr PUBLIC HOLIDAY

28 Apr Urinary system Prof Sibiya

29 Apr Water and electrolyte Prof Sibiya URINARY SYSTEM PRACTICAL

handling
30 Apr Water and electrolyte Prof Sibiya
handling
01 May PUBLIC HOLIDAY

Week 12

04 May Reproductive system Prof Sibiya

05 May Reproductive system Prof Sibiya

06 May Reproductive system Prof Sibiya NO PRACTICAL

07 May Reproduction system Prof Sibiya

08 May THEORY TEST 2

WEEK 13

11 May Reproductive system Prof Sibiya

12 May Reproductive system Prof Sibiya NO PRACTICAL

13 May Reproductive system Prof Sibiya

14 May Reproductive system Prof Sibiya

15 May

16 May – 21 May Swot period

Semester 1 Exams

Mid-Year Vacation