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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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Exam (In-person): One end-of-semester closed-book, invigilated in-person MCQ exam. | n/a | Alternative non-linear conversion grade scale 50% | No | 80 |
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Exam (Take-Home): Three online, open-book PhysioEx quizes (MCQ, short answer, true/false). Students must read an associated PhysioEx chapter prior to starting the quiz. Students are given 2 weeks to complete each quiz. | n/a | Alternative non-linear conversion grade scale 50% | No | 10 |
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Exam (Take-Home): Two online, open-book quizes (MCQ, short answer, true/false). Each quiz is associated with a taught practical class. Students are given two weeks to complete each exam. | n/a | Alternative non-linear conversion grade scale 50% | 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 |