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Biomedical Knowledge:
On completion of this module students should be able to:
1. Describe basic cellular structures that contribute to cellular functions.
2. Compare and contrast the main cellular signalling pathways.
3. Explain the principles of nerve physiology and neural communication.
4. Compare and contrast skeletal and smooth muscle contraction.
5. Describe the basic mechanisms of cell signalling used in host defence.
Clinically-relevant Skills:
On completion of this module students will be familiar with basic cellular communication mechanisms that control normal physiological functions and the potential clinical relevance of defects in these pathways.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 26 |
Small Group | 6 |
Tutorial | 3 |
Computer Aided Lab | 6 |
Specified Learning Activities | 6 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 78 |
Total | 125 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Continuous Assessment: Continuous assessment 1: Assignment relating to cell structure and function | Varies over the Trimester | n/a | Graded | Yes | 25 |
Continuous Assessment: Continuous assessment 3: Assignment relating to cell signalling. | Varies over the Trimester | n/a | Graded | Yes | 30 |
Continuous Assessment: Continuous assessment 2: Assignment relating to excitable tissues and muscle physiology | Varies over the Trimester | n/a | Graded | Yes | 30 |
Attendance: Students will be assessed based on their participation in a defined number of tutorials and online learning activities. | Varies over the Trimester | n/a | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 15 |
Remediation Type | Remediation Timing |
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In-Module Resit | Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
Submitted work will be annotated by the examiner for feedback and guidance purposes. General feedback will also be provided at the class level post-assessment. Students who require additional feedback may request to meet the module coordinator and/or examiner.
Name | Role |
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Assoc Professor John Baugh | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Professor Marguerite Clyne | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Jeffrey Glennon | Tutor |
Dr David Gomez | Tutor |
Professor Brendan Loftus | Tutor |
Dr Sergio Rey | Tutor |
Professor Denis Shields | Tutor |