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On completion of this module students should be able to:
Understand how amino acids contribute to protein structure and applications of the Henderson-Hasselbalch equation.
Explain how enzymes function in catalysis, and understand mechanisms by which they are regulated.
Describe the central pathways of carbohydrate, amino acid and protein metabolism in domestic animals, and how they are regulated by insulin and glucagon, with reference to examples from different species.
Display an understanding of how mitochondria generate energy in the form of ATP in mammalian cells.
Recognise, explain and interpret the significance of cellular and non-cellular components of blood, in normal and pathological states.
Describe basic pharmacokinetics of drugs in body compartments.
Develop, with veterinary examples, an awareness of how xenobiotics (drugs) can be used both as a tool for studying normal physiological function and also as therapeutic agents in cancer treatment.
Amino acid and protein structure
Enzymology, enzyme kinetics
Carbohydrate metabolism, including its hormonal regulation and pathways in ruminants
Oxidative phosphorylation
Protein and amino acid metabolism
Haem, glutathione metabolism
Blood biochemistry, cellular components of blood
Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics
Molecular control of cell proliferation; chemotherapeutics, mode of action of cancer drugs
Autonomic nervous system and effect of drugs on this
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Tutorial | 31 |
Practical | 4 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 85 |
Total | 120 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Multiple Choice Questionnaire: Multiple Choice Question Exam (mid-semester) | Week 7 | n/a | Alternative non-linear conversion grade scale 50% | No | 35 |
Multiple Choice Questionnaire: Multiple choice examinations with short questions | 2 hour End of Trimester Exam | n/a | Alternative non-linear conversion grade scale 50% | No | 65 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Spring | Yes - 2 Hour |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
Group feedback will be provided to the class after the MCQ exam. In some cases, students seek individual feedback, especially if they perform badly in the exam. This will be provided if requested by the student.
Name | Role |
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Professor David Brayden | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Daniel Crean | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Professor Deirdre Campion | Tutor |
Mr Mark Carty | Tutor |
Dr Gina Duggan | Tutor |
Mr Maurice Kinsella | Tutor |
Ms Margot Labberté | Tutor |
Ms Elise O'Byrne-White | Tutor |
Ms Michelle Purcell | Tutor |
Mr John Wyatt | Tutor |