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On completion of this module, the student will be able to:
-classify the tissue types and epithelium types found in the body
-identify tissue types and epithelium types by examining microscope images
-define anatomical locations using correct anatomical terminology
-describe the basic anatomy and physiology of the body systems taught
-explain the physiological processes of the body systems taught
-identify anatomical structures taught and determine their location in an anatomical specimen
-explore, find and appraise suitable literature to support the facts in their presentation by applying skills learned in this module
-write and reference a short essay on their group presentation topic
-evaluate and critically appraise fellow students on their group presentations by providing anonymous feedback
Cell biology: structure and ultrastructure
Structure and function of the epithelium
Musculoskeletal system and joints
Nervous System including a focus on the eye and ear
Endocrine system
Integumentary system
Practical
How to use a microscope
Anatomical terminology
Comparative anatomy of the systems taught
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 20 |
Small Group | 6 |
Conversation Class | 2 |
Practical | 5 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 70 |
Online Learning | 12 |
Total | 115 |
Students cannot be awarded credit for this module if they have already achieved similar educational outcomes in higher, further or secondary education.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Assignment(Including Essay): A 2 - 3 page individual write up of the topic selected for the group project. Must include description of the relevant anatomy and/or physiology and 3 - 5 cited peer-reviewed references. |
n/a | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 10 |
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Exam (In-person): 2 hour end of term exam. Attempt all parts. Part A: 20 multiple choice questions Part B: 20 very short answer questions |
n/a | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 50 |
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Group Work Assignment: Group project. Group works together to research, design and present a presentation on a topic related to anatomy and/or physiology of the systems we study this term. Grade is a group mark. |
n/a | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 25 |
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Quizzes/Short Exercises: A short quiz/exercise/reflection will be submitted on BrightSpace after each of the 5 practical sessions in weeks 3, 5, 7, 9 and 11. | n/a | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 15 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Spring | 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 will be provided as follows: 1. For continuous assessment answers will be provided to all students who submitted the coursework. 2. For the group presentation, the group will be provided with feedback from graders and feedback from peer evaluation. 3. For the individual write up assignment, students will be provided with individual feedback. This will be given through BrightSpace. 4. Where requested, additional feedback will be provided by the module co-ordinator.
Name | Role |
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Professor Deirdre Campion | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Daniel Crean | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Judith Evers | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Ms Margot Labberté | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Fiona McCartney | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Alison Reynolds | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Sinead Ryan | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Ms Jane Brennan | Tutor |
Mr Marc Farrelly | Tutor |
Dr Bridget Hogg | Tutor |
Mr Maurice Kinsella | Tutor |
Ms Delphi MacWhite-Begg | Tutor |
Ms Catherine McCarney | Tutor |
Mr John Wyatt | Tutor |