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On completion of this module students should have a deep systems level understanding of the integrated nature of cellular functions that support the establishment and maintenance of health in livestock.
Students should be able to:
1. Explain the concept of homeostasis, and understand how it is established and maintained (including the role of the lymphatic system)
2. Describe the role of nutrient metabolism in cell growth and immune function (including the role of the endocrine system in growth)
3. Appreciate the role of the microbiome in health and disease
4. Understand the relevance of the evolution of the immune system and how the physiology of modern livestock has changed
5. Discuss specific properties and functions of the cells and major molecular components of the immune system, as well as elaborate the process of inflammation
6. Explain the relevance of systemic and local immunity to livestock diseases of relevance
7. Discuss the differences between innate and adaptive immunity and explain the principle concepts of vaccination.
1. Introduction to homeostasis and it's relevance across physiological systems and in relation to resilience
2. Endocrinology - hormone signaling and mechanisms of action
3. Growth physiology and nutrient partitioning
4. Lactation physiology
5. Evolution of the immune system and how selection pressures have influenced the physiology of modern livestock
6. Cellular and molecular components of the innate and adaptive immune system
7. Mucosal immunity
8. Ontogeny and lifetime immunity (including critical periods like weaning and in the transition cow)
9. Inflammation, vaccination and pathobiology
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 30 |
Laboratories | 0 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 71 |
Total | 101 |
If you do not have the required module listed but have passed an equivalent module, please contact the module co-ordinator.
Learning Recommendations:ANSC30170
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Examination: Terminal MCQ exam (March Spring Exam), comprises approximately 80 questions. Negative marking does not apply. | 2 hour End of Trimester Exam | No | Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 60 |
Class Test: Technology including Poll anywhere will be used to test students on particular concepts and videos will also be used to illustrate some concepts to complement the didactic teaching | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Pass/Fail Grade Scale | No | 15 |
Multiple Choice Questionnaire: 1 X Quiz containing matching set and multiple choice questions (approximately 40 questions). No negative marking applies. | Week 5 | n/a | Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 25 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Summer | Yes - 2 Hour |
• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Peer review activities
Feedback from Module Coordinator will be delivered pre -assessment on group projects in-class and out of class. Rubrics are made available for the projects. Group projects are presented to peers and feedback from peers is collated. Post assessment feedback will be delivered online through the VLE. Students may request private meeting to discuss progress.
Name | Role |
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Professor Trudee Fair | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Stafford Vigors | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |