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On successful completion of this module the student should be able to: 1. Define the basic building blocks of life: DNA, Proteins, Carbohydrates and Lipids; 2. Describe the basic physiology of the organ/biological system associated with each major disease type; 3. Relate the clinical signs and symptoms to the altered cellular structure and function; 4. Explain the major risk factors associated with each disease; 5. Give a brief overview of the current treatment regimes and the on-going scientific research in the area; 6. Undertake self-directed library research and study; 7. Take personal responsibility for their learning.
Indicative Module Content:Module content will address the basis of Biomedical Science, from fundamental elements to body systems. This will be provided in the context of human disease and will broadly cover the following main areas:
- Biochemical and genetic basis of disease
- Introduction to pharmacological principles and drug treatment strategies
- Cardiovascular system and disease
- Microbiology and infectious disease
- Neuroscience and neurological disease
- Introduction to cancer biology
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 36 |
Specified Learning Activities | 10 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 64 |
Total | 110 |
Requirements: C3 or equivalent in Biology at Leaving Certificate Level or successful completion of BIOL00010 Fundamentals of Biology.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Examination: End of Semester Examination. | 2 hour End of Trimester Exam | No | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 70 |
Continuous Assessment: Combination of formative and summative assessments, online and other. | Varies over the Trimester | n/a | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 30 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Autumn | Yes - 2 Hour |
• Online automated feedback
Grades and correct answers will be provided to each student automatically following completion of online continuous assessment components. Students may also request specific feedback, and individual queries will be addressed on a case-by-case basis.
Name | Role |
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Dr Derek Costello | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Jana Haase | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Assoc Professor Caroline Herron | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Professor Madeleine Lowery | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Jennifer Mitchell | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Assoc Professor Eoin O'Cearbhaill | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Professor John O'Connor | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Emmanuel Reynaud | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Assoc Professor Margaret Worrall | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Tadhg Ó'Cróinín | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 | Fri 10:00 - 10:50 |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 | Mon 09:00 - 09:50 |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 | Wed 09:00 - 09:50 |