Physiology: Books
Physiology - eBooks
The Library's collection of e-books is growing all the time. These Physiology books are online:
Berne and Levy Physiology, 7th ed. by Publication Date: 2018
Vander's human physiology: the mechanisms of body functionPublication Date: 2019
Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology, 6th ed. by Publication Date: 2010
Physiology of the gastrointestinal tract Volume 1 and 2 by ISBN: 0128124261Publication Date: 2018 (6th ed.)
An Introduction to Cardiovascular Physiology, 5th ed. by Publication Date: 2010
Neuroscience by Publication Date: 2001, 2nd ed.
Clinical physiology: An examination primer by Publication Date: 2005-09-22
Physiology - Print Titles
These books are a great starting point for your research and some are on Course Reserve.
Berne and Levy Physiology, 7th ed. by Call Number: Health Sciences Library (Dunedin) Reserve QT 4 PN82 2018Publication Date: 2018- Vander's Human Physiology, 15th ed. by Call Number: Health Sciences Library (Dunedin) Reserve QT 104 V278 2019Publication Date: 2019
Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology, 8th ed. by Call Number: Health Sciences Library (Dunedin) Books QS 4 SF37 2019Publication Date: 2019
Physiology of the Gastrointestinal Tract, 4th ed. by Call Number: Health Sciences Library (Dunedin) Books WI 102 P578 2006Publication Date: 2006- An Introduction to Cardiovascular Physiology, 5th ed. by Call Number: Health Sciences Library (Dunedin) Books WG 102 LR12 2010Publication Date: 2010
- Neuroscience, 5th ed. by Call Number: Health Sciences Library (Dunedin) Books WL 102 NL7288 2012Publication Date: 2012
Laboratory Manual for Anatomy and Physiology, 4th ed. by Call Number: Health Sciences Library (Dunedin) Books QS 4 MG376 2011 L.man.Publication Date: 2011
Excitation-Contraction Coupling and Cardiac Contractile Force, 2nd ed. by Call Number: WG 280 BM47 2001 StoragePublication Date: 2001
Other places to find books
Try searching:
- Library Search | KetuSearch to find all books (including E-books) held by the University of Otago Library
- Interloan serviceThe Interloan service enables library users to search for items, create requests for items not held in the University of Otago Library, and monitor the progress of those requests.
- Bookshelf This link opens in a new windowBookshelf provides free access to over 700 texts in life science and healthcare. A vital node in the data-rich resource network at NCBI, Bookshelf enables users to easily browse, retrieve, and read content, and spurs discovery of related information.
- Te Puna - National Bibliographic DatabaseSearch to find books held in libraries around New Zealand
- Special Collections - Medical Rare BooksThe Monro Collection comprises manuscripts and books amassed by the Monro family: Alexander (father; primus), Alexander (son; secundus); and Alexander (grandson; tertius). These include a second edition of Vesalius: Humani Corporiis Fabrica.
Evaluate and assess information you find
Evaluating and thinking critically about sources of information are important skills to develop and apply while undertaking research.
Not all information is reliable and appropriate for academic work, and not all information is relevant to your particular topic.
You should challenge and reflect on information that you find; don’t just accept everything you read.
- Rauru Whakarare Evaluation FrameworkBased on:
OROKOHANGA - ‘The Origins’: The source of the information
MANA - ‘The Authority’ of the information
WHAKAPAPA - ‘The Background’ of the information
MĀRAMATANGA - ‘The Content’ and usability of the
information
ARONGA - ‘The Lens’ or objectivity of the information
- How to evaluate websitesUse the acronym BADURL to help you evaluate online sources:
B ... Bias
A ... Authority
D ... Date
U ... URL
R ... Relevance
L ... Links
Work through this tutorial to develop your skills in evaluating information that you find online:
Or apply these terms to assess if the information you have found answers your research question.
Currency
Reliability
Authority
Purpose/Point of view
Work through this tutorial to develop your skills in evaluating information that you find online:
SIFT - Evaluating Information Tutorial
Even though the library databases are good sources of information, we still need to evaluate that information before we decide to use it. You can do this by asking the following questions:
- Is the information relevant to your topic?
- Who are the authors, are they experts in the field? Who do they work for? What else have they written?
- What evidence is given, what references are given, and what methodology is used?
- How is the study funded? Is there a bias?
- When was the information written, is it still relevant? Has it been updated or amended in light of new evidence?
For more information and resources, check out the ‘Evaluating information: additional resources’ box at the bottom of this page.