VET10160 Cell Biology & Homeostasis

Academic Year 2020/2021

This module focuses on essential principles of the physiology of communication and integrated functions of excitable cells with reference to appropriate veterinary examples. The module covers:

i) homeostatic principles
ii) membrane potential, ion channels, action potential
iii) excitable cells
iv) synaptic transmission, synaptic potentials, and cellular integration
v) introduction to veterinary immunology as an example of a homeostatic network

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module students should be able to:
i) Explain how homeostasis and control systems along with communication represent two of the major themes in veterinary physiology;
ii) Recognise and describe how functional control systems require efficient communication using a combination of chemical and electrical signals;
iii) Describe the basis of cell excitability (nerve, muscle, other) - using clinical examples of contributions to homeostasis;
iv) Describe how the mammalian immune system functions homeostatically with respect to environmental antigens, including pathogens.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

24
Practical

15
Autonomous Student Learning

90
Total

129
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Blended learning. Didactic lectures, online practicals and tutorials. 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Requirements:

Basic chemistry and physics.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Practical Examination: Practical exam. Week 12 n/a Alternative non-linear conversion grade scale 50% No

10
Practical Examination: Practical Exam Week 3 n/a Alternative non-linear conversion grade scale 50% No

10
Practical Examination: Practical exam Week 6 n/a Alternative non-linear conversion grade scale 50% No

10
Practical Examination: Practical Exam Week 9 n/a Alternative non-linear conversion grade scale 50% No

10
Examination: 2 hour end of semester exam 2 hour End of Trimester Exam No Graded Yes

60

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring Yes - 2 Hour
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Not yet recorded.

Physiology of Domestic Animals, 3. ed (2016)
Sjaastad; Sand; Hove
Third edition: ISBN 978-82-91743-41-7
Name Role
Dr Daniel Crean Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Nicola Fletcher Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Jane Irwin Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Fiona McCartney Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Sinead Ryan Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Ms Margot Labberté Tutor
Dr Fiona McCartney Tutor
Ms Lisa Sheeran Tutor
Mr John Wyatt Tutor