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At the end of this module the student should be able to:Explain the function of gastrointestinal tracts and their associated glands in domestic species. Relate the gross and microscopic structure of the GI tract to function. Explain the extrinsic and intrinsic regulation of gastrointestinal function, including adaptation to nutritional, evolutionary and ecological factors.Describe the metabolic and regulatory mechanisms involved in controlling the function of the GI tract.Describe the post-absorptive fate of nutrients.Demonstrate the ability to apply basic knowledge of intermediary metabolism to clinical veterinary scenarios.Demonstrate the ability to apply basic knowledge of digestive structure and function to clinical veterinary scenarios.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Tutorial | 22 |
Practical | 12 |
Specified Learning Activities | 6 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 70 |
Total | 110 |
Students attending this module should have a strong foundation in biological sciences
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Autumn | Yes - 2 Hour |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
Individual student feedback is organised within 2 weeks of each assessment
Name | Role |
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Professor Alan Baird | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Professor Deirdre Campion | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Daniel Crean | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Jane Irwin | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Fiona McCartney | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Ms Fiona Mccarthy | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Hannah M Brown | Tutor |
Dr Gina Duggan | Tutor |
Mr Maurice Kinsella | Tutor |
Ms Elise O'Byrne-White | Tutor |
Ms Michelle Purcell | Tutor |
Mr John Wyatt | Tutor |
Practical | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 24, 25, 26, 30 | Tues 14:00 - 15:50 |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29 | Wed 14:00 - 15:50 |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 30 | Wed 14:00 - 15:50 |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 31, 32 | Wed 14:00 - 15:50 |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 33 | Wed 14:00 - 15:50 |