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Biomedical Knowledge: following successful completion of all elements in this module students should be able to recognise and demonstrate the fundamental structure of the various components of the digestive tract and associated accessory organs as well as an understanding of the specialized functions of the GI tract and liver including digestion, absorption and nutrient metabolism. Examples of radiographic imaging will correlate normal structure and clinical investigation.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 24 |
Practical | 12 |
Computer Aided Lab | 12 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 52 |
Total | 100 |
This module will be easier to understand if you already have some basic knowledge of structure and function (muscles, blood vessels, nerves). The practical classes in this module include whole-body dissection and computer-based histology.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Examination: Twenty question anatomy spotter MCQ based examination | Week 12 | No | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 10 |
Examination: A 30 question online Brightspace quiz assessing both anatomy and physiology with a balanced blend of question types (MCQ, fill in the blank, identify and order structures and processes). | Week 12 | No | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 40 |
Continuous Assessment: A total of 5 CAL assessments will be completed as continuous assessment (1 formative and 4 summative) . From the 4 summative assessments students carry forward their best 3 grades. | Varies over the Trimester | n/a | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 10 |
Examination: A 30 question online Brightspace quiz assessing both anatomy and physiology with a balanced blend of question types (MCQ, fill in the blank, identify and order structures and processes). | Week 7 | No | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 40 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Spring | Yes - 1 Hour |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Online automated feedback
Overall feedback will be provided via Brightspace. Requests for individualised feedback can be accommodated. Any student wishing to avail of this should arrange an appointment with the module coordinator.
Name | Role |
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Dr Paul Crossey | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Eoin Cummins | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Assoc Professor Neil Gerard Docherty | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Professor James Jones | Tutor |