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On completion of this module students should be able to understand:1. Ion fluxes that generate the resting membrane potential of neurones and muscle cells. 2. The electrical properties of nerve and muscle cells and cannabinoid signalling. 3. Synaptic communication between neurones and muscle cells. 4. The physiology of excitation contraction coupling. 5. Provide experience of computer aided learning, basic physiological experimentation and writing assignment reports in a clear and scientific manner.
Indicative Module Content:Properties of Ion Channels; Electrical properties of nerve cells; Neural homeostasis; Electrical signalling in neurons; The neuromuscular junction; Synaptic transmission; Mechanisms of smooth and striated muscle contractility; Neurotransmitter release mechanisms; Snare complexes; Myesthemia gravis, tetanus and botulism; Cannabinoid modulation of synaptic transmission, Protein Synthesis in the Nervous system; Microtubules and molecular motors; signaling with in neurons; Signaling within the neuron; Principles of patch clamping
Assignment on measurements of EMG,
Assignments Meta neuron (simulating electrical and synaptic activity in nerve cells.
MCQ mid term examination
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 24 |
Tutorial | 3 |
Practical | 15 |
Specified Learning Activities | 10 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 58 |
Total | 110 |
Students should have prior learning in modules such as PHYS10020 or equivalent.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Assignment: Practical assignment write-ups, MCQ exam |
Varies over the Trimester | n/a | Graded | No | 30 |
Examination: examination on the lecture course Three questions out of four. This may vary due to Covid 19 |
2 hour End of Trimester Exam | No | Graded | No | 70 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Spring | Yes - 2 Hour |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
Reports are handed in, graded and available to look at when graded. There will be comments made on the graded report.. MCQ: No feed back is provided.
Name | Role |
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Dr Derek Costello | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Professor John O'Connor | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Assoc Professor Niamh O'Sullivan | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Assoc Professor John Baugh | Tutor |
Dr Paula Ventura da Silva | Tutor |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - Autumn: All Weeks | Thurs 16:00 - 16:50 |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 1, 3, 6, 7, 10, 11 | Tues 15:00 - 15:50 |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 2, 4, 5, 8, 9, 12 | Tues 15:00 - 15:50 |
Laboratory | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 10 | Wed 10:00 - 11:20 |
Laboratory | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 2, 4, 6 | Wed 10:00 - 11:20 |
Laboratory | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 8 | Wed 10:00 - 11:20 |
Laboratory | Offering 2 | Week(s) - 10 | Thurs 10:00 - 11:20 |
Laboratory | Offering 2 | Week(s) - 2, 4, 6 | Thurs 10:00 - 11:20 |
Laboratory | Offering 2 | Week(s) - 8 | Thurs 10:00 - 11:20 |
Laboratory | Offering 3 | Week(s) - 2, 4, 6 | Wed 11:30 - 12:50 |
Laboratory | Offering 3 | Week(s) - 8, 10 | Wed 11:30 - 12:50 |
Laboratory | Offering 4 | Week(s) - 2, 4, 6 | Thurs 11:30 - 12:50 |
Laboratory | Offering 4 | Week(s) - 8, 10 | Thurs 11:30 - 12:50 |