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On completion of this module students should be able to:- Describe the location, structure and function of the major endocrine glands and the organs of reproduction- List the hormones produced by these endocrine glands and understand how hormone release is regulated- Define the principal target tissues and the cellular mechanism of action of the classical hormones- Understand the role of the classical hormones in regulating human physiological processes - Understand the endocrinology of birth, puberty and pregnancy- Describe the etiology and pathophysiology of common clinical endocrine disorders
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 18 |
Specified Learning Activities | 30 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 55 |
Total | 103 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Assignment: Write an essay on 1 of 5 given topics or a topic of student's choice as agreed with the module co-ordinator. | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Graded | No | 30 |
Examination: A combination of essay and case study style questions on various aspects of Endocrine Physiology | 2 hour End of Trimester Exam | No | Graded | No | 70 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Autumn | Yes - 2 Hour |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
Feedback will be available at the request of the student following publication of final grades
Name | Role |
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Professor Sabine Koelle | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Julie Freeman | Tutor |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 | Thurs 12:00 - 12:50 |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 | Tues 09:00 - 09:50 |