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At the end of this module the student should be able to:
-Describe the physiological features of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems;
-Relate histological structure to function in these systems;
-Explain the role of these systems in homeostasis;
-Demonstrate basic competency in applying knowledge and skills to clinical scenarios and veterinary clinical case material.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 23 |
Practical | 7 |
Specified Learning Activities | 15 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 55 |
Total | 100 |
A strong foundation in science (at least two laboratory subjects) at Leaving Certificate or GCSE is advisable for this module. A fundamental knowledge of the biology of the body is an advantage.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Examination: Final exam | 1 hour End of Trimester Exam | No | Other | No | 60 |
Continuous Assessment: Online assessments | Varies over the Trimester | n/a | Other | No | 30 |
Assignment: PhysioEx CAL assignment x 3 | Varies over the Trimester | n/a | Other | No | 10 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Spring | Yes - 1 Hour |
• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
Not yet recorded.
Name | Role |
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Dr Nicola Fletcher | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Sinead Ryan | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Professor Deirdre Campion | Tutor |
Mr Maurice Kinsella | Tutor |
Ms Margot Labberté | Tutor |
Mr John Wyatt | Tutor |
Seminar | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12 | Mon 12:00 - 12:50 |
Seminar | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 5 | Thurs 13:00 - 14:50 |
Seminar | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 7, 8, 9, 10 | Thurs 15:00 - 16:50 |
Seminar | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12 | Wed 11:00 - 11:50 |
Seminar | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 8 | Wed 11:00 - 11:50 |