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On completion of this module students should be able to: Describe the basic structure and function of a mammalian (human) cell including its component parts; Demonstrate an understanding of the essential features of the primary tissues; Explain the generation and significance of membrane potentials; Explain how various sensory receptors work; Describe the workings of the eye and ear; Describe the basic features of blood; Describe mechanisms by which substances can be transported across cell membranes and epithelia; Describe some example mechanisms by which cells can communicate.
Indicative Module Content:Basic cell structure and organelle function.
Cell membrane structure and function.
An introduction to connective tissue.
Cellular membrane potentials, graded potentials, and action potentials.
Basics of neuronal signalling with emphasis on an alpha motor neuron and the neuromuscular junction.
Structure and function of skeletal muscle.
Structure and function of smooth muscle.
Structure and function of cardiac muscle.
An introduction to sensory neurophysiology - structure and function of sensory receptors.
Introduction to the senses - vision, hearing, taste, smell.
Blood - white / red blood cell function and haemostasis.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 24 |
Computer Aided Lab | 8 |
Specified Learning Activities | 12 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 72 |
Total | 116 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Continuous Assessment: Each computer aided learning session will involve an in-class quiz that is relevant to the topic of that session and the preceding lectures. | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 30 |
Examination: Short answer question paper | 2 hour End of Trimester Exam | No | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 70 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Spring | Yes - 2 Hour |
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
General feedback will also be provided at the class level post-assessment. Students who require additional feedback may request to meet the module coordinator and/or examiner.