VET10160 Cell Biology & Homeostasis

Academic Year 2023/2024

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) cellular structure and function, role of membranes
ii) nucleic acids, cell cycle, transcription and translation
iii) homeostatic principles
iv) membrane potential, ion channels, action potential
v) excitable cells
vi) synaptic transmission, synaptic potentials, and cellular integration


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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module students should be able to:
i) Describe the structure of cells and membranes.
ii) Describe the structure and function of nucleic acids, cell cycle and division
iii) Explain the processes of DNA replication, transcription, translation and post-translational processing of proteins
iv) Explain how homeostasis and control systems along with communication represent two of the major themes in veterinary physiology
v) Recognise and describe how functional control systems require efficient communication using a combination of chemical and electrical signals
vi) Describe the basis of cell excitability (nerve, muscle, other) - using clinical examples of contributions to homeostasis

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 one practical class. 
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 (PhysioEx experiment examined online) Week 11 n/a Other No

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

70
Practical Examination: Practical Exam (PhysioEx experiment examined online) Week 9 n/a Other No

10
Practical Examination: Practical Exam (PhysioEx experiment examined online) Week 4 n/a Other No

10

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 Kevin Purves Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Alison Reynolds Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Sinead Ryan Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Professor Deirdre Campion Tutor
Mr Maurice Kinsella Tutor
Ms Margot Labberté Tutor
Dr Fiona McCartney Tutor
Ms Lisa Sheeran Tutor
Mr John Wyatt Tutor
Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
 
Autumn
      
Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12 Mon 10:00 - 10:50
Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 6 Thurs 15:00 - 16:50
Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - Autumn: Weeks 2-12 Wed 10:00 - 10:50
Autumn