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Physiology |
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Credit Weighting: 5
Teaching Period(s): Teaching Periods 1 and 2.
No. of Students: Max 250.
Pre-requisite(s): None
Co-requisite(s): None
Teaching Methods: Other (50hrs Lectures and Laboratory Demonstration Practicals; Self-directed Learning).
Module Co-ordinator: Dr Therese Ruane-O'Hora, Department of Physiology.
Lecturer(s): Staff, Department of Physiology.
Module Objective: To introduce students to fundamental physiological concepts and develop an understanding of selected life support systems as a basis for nursing and midwifery.
Module Content: General introductory physiology; Cardio-respiratory physiology; Body fluids and renal physiology
Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Describe the basic function of nerve and muscle,
· Explain how the heart functions as a pump
· Identify the different components of the circulation and how they influence blood pressure and blood flow
· Describe the role of the respiratory system in ventilation and gas exchange
· List the various components of blood and outline the functions of each of the components
· Describe the basic functions of the kidney.
Assessment: Total Marks 100: End of Year Written Examination 95 marks; Continuous Assessment 5 marks (In Class Practice MCQ Exams).
Compulsory Elements: End of Year Written Examination; Continuous Assessment. To meet professional requirements attendance at Lectures and Practical Demonstrations will be monitored by class register.
Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Work which is submitted late shall be assigned a mark of zero (or a Fail Judgement in the case of Pass/Fail modules).
Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 50%.
End of Year Written Examination Profile: 1 x 1½ hr(s) paper(s).
Requirements for Supplemental Examination: 1 x 1½ hr(s) paper(s) to be taken in Autumn.
PL1011 Basic Science for Dental Hygiene
Credit Weighting: 15
Teaching Period(s): Teaching Periods 1 and 2.
No. of Students: Max 14.
Pre-requisite(s): None
Co-requisite(s): None
Teaching Methods: 40 x 1hr(s) Lectures (including Multi-media Learning); 140 x 1.5hr(s) Tutorials.
Module Co-ordinator: Dr Gordon Reid, Department of Physiology.
Lecturer(s): Dr Gordon Reid, Department of Physiology.
Module Objective: To develop a knowledge of physiology, pathology, microbiology, as a basis for dental hygiene practice.
Module Content: General Physiology. Aspects of Cardio-Respiratory physiology. Aspects of Digestive and Excretory systems. Neurological and Endocrine control mechanisms. Oral Physiology, Nutrition, Dental Plaque, Nervous system. Principles of cross infection/sterilisation.
Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Identify important features of organs and relate them to organ function
· Describe the structure and functions of the major body systems - musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, nervous, endocrine, digestive and renal - and their organs and tissue components
· Relate the functions of the above systems to survival and homeostasis
· Explain the pathophysiological processes underlying selected major diseases
· Describe the microbiology of relevance to the dental hygienist
· Identify the formation and composition of dental plaque and its effect on oral health
· Apply the knowledge of cross-infection control in clinical practice
· Identify the systemic diseases of relevance to the dental hygienist
· Describe the pathology of the oral tissues of relevance to the dental hygienist.
Assessment: Total Marks 300: End of Year Written Examination 150 marks; Continuous Assessment 150 marks.
Compulsory Elements: End of Year Written Examination; Continuous Assessment.
Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Work which is submitted late shall be assigned a mark of zero (or a Fail Judgement in the case of Pass/Fail modules).
Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 50%.
End of Year Written Examination Profile: 1 x 3 hr(s) paper(s).
Requirements for Supplemental Examination: 1 x 3 hr(s) paper(s) to be taken in Autumn. The mark for Continuous Assessment is carried forward.
PL1025 Fundamentals of Physiology
Credit Weighting: 5
Teaching Period(s): Teaching Periods 1 and 2.
No. of Students: Max 50.
Pre-requisite(s): None
Co-requisite(s): None
Teaching Methods: 24 x 1hr(s) Lectures; 6 x 2hr(s) Practicals.
Module Co-ordinator: Dr Gordon Reid, Department of Physiology.
Lecturer(s): Dr Gordon Reid, Department of Physiology.
Module Objective: To arrive at an understanding of Fundamental Physiology and the implications of disordered function.
Module Content: Introduction to physiological concepts; role of body systems in homeostasis, overview of cell to whole body function and implication of derangements thereof.
Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Identify important features of organs and relate them to organ function
· Describe the structure and functions of the major body systems - musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, nervous, endocrine, digestive and renal - and their organs and tissue components
· Relate the functions of the above systems to survival and homeostasis
· Explain the pathophysiological processes underlying selected major diseases.
Assessment: Total Marks 100: Continuous Assessment 100 marks (2 x MCQ Examinations 50 marks each).
Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment.
Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Work which is submitted late shall be assigned a mark of zero (or a Fail Judgement in the case of Pass/Fail modules).
Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 50%.
End of Year Written Examination Profile: No End of Year Written Examination.
Requirements for Supplemental Examination: 1 x 1½ hr(s) paper(s) (in lieu of Continuous Assessment) to be taken in Autumn.
PL1030 Introduction to Physiology
Credit Weighting: 15
Teaching Period(s): Teaching Periods 1 and 2.
No. of Students: Max 45.
Pre-requisite(s): none
Co-requisite(s): None
Teaching Methods: 54 x 1hr(s) Lectures; 15 x 3hr(s) Practicals (cum tutorials).
Module Co-ordinator: Dr Farouk Hazim Markos, Department of Physiology.
Lecturer(s): Dr Farouk Hazim Markos, Department of Physiology; Dr Patrick Harrison, Department of Physiology; Dr Therese Ruane-O'Hora, Department of Physiology; Dr Vincent Healy, Department of Physiology.
Module Objective: To lay the foundation for understanding major physiological processes, their relationship to disease and their particular relevance to dentistry.
Module Content: Body water, transport across membranes and epithelia. Bioelectric potentials, nerve and muscle. Introduction to the nervous system. Cardiovascular and respiratory physiology. Gastrointestinal physiology. Liver and intermediary metabolism. Renal physiology. Sodium, potassium, water and acid-base balance. Introduction to central nervous system and special senses.
Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Describe the basic physiological processes of the normal human body as mentioned in the module content above.
· Recognize the relevance of these processes to the practice of clinical dentistry.
· Show how some common derangements may interfere with these processes.
· Evaluate the relevant roles of the different physiological systems in this relationship.
Assessment: Total Marks 300: End of Year Written Examination 150 marks; Continuous Assessment 150 marks.
Compulsory Elements: End of Year Written Examination; Continuous Assessment.
Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Work which is submitted late shall be assigned a mark of zero (or a Fail Judgement in the case of Pass/Fail modules).
Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 50%.
End of Year Written Examination Profile: 1 x 3 hr(s) paper(s) (Essay and MCQ).
Requirements for Supplemental Examination: 1 x 3 hr(s) modified essay examination (Which incorporates assessment of both end-of-year written examination and continuous assessment. (Oral if required)) to be taken in Autumn.
Credit Weighting: 10
Teaching Period(s): Teaching Periods 1 and 2.
No. of Students: Max 50.
Pre-requisite(s): None
Co-requisite(s): None
Teaching Methods: 54 x 1hr(s) Lectures; 15 x 3hr(s) Tutorials (bench-cum tutorial sessions); Directed Study (60hrs Directed Study. Pharma-CAL-ogy and other CAL programmes).
Module Co-ordinator: Dr Farouk Hazim Markos, Department of Physiology.
Lecturer(s): Dr Farouk Hazim Markos, Department of Physiology; Dr Patrick Harrison, Department of Physiology; Dr Therese Ruane-O'Hora, Department of Physiology; Dr Vincent Healy, Department of Physiology.
Module Objective: To lay the foundation for understanding major physiological processes, their relationship to disease and their potential for modification by drug therapy.
Module Content: Body water, transport across cell membranes and epithelia. Bioelectric potentials, nerve and muscle. Introduction to the nervous system. Cardiovascular and respiratory physiology. Gastrointestinal physiology. Liver and intermediary metabolism. Renal physiology. Sodium, potassium, water and acid/base balance. Introduction to central nervous system and special senses.
Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Describe the basic physiological processes of the normal human body
· Recognize the relevance of these processes to the practice of clinical pharmacy
· Show how some common drugs relate to these processes and begin to evaluate the relevant roles of the different physiological systems in this relationship.
Assessment: Total Marks 200: End of Year Written Examination 140 marks; Continuous Assessment 60 marks (In Class Test). Oral if required.
Compulsory Elements: End of Year Written Examination; Continuous Assessment. Oral, if required.
Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Work which is submitted late shall be assigned a mark of zero (or a Fail Judgement in the case of Pass/Fail modules).
Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 50%.
End of Year Written Examination Profile: 1 x 3 hr(s) paper(s).
Requirements for Supplemental Examination: 1 x 3 hr(s) paper(s) (which incorporates both end of year written examination and continuous assessment. (Oral, if required)) to be taken in Autumn. Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated (Oral if required).
Credit Weighting: 5
Teaching Period(s): Teaching Periods 1 and 2.
No. of Students: Max 250.
Pre-requisite(s): PL1010
Co-requisite(s): None
Teaching Methods: Other (50hrs Lectures and Laboratory Demonstration Practicals; Self-directed Learning).
Module Co-ordinator: Dr Therese Ruane-O'Hora, Department of Physiology.
Lecturer(s): Dr Farouk Hazim Markos, Department of Physiology; Dr Therese Ruane-O'Hora, Department of Physiology.
Module Objective: To expand students' knowledge of systems physiology as a basis for nursing and midwifery, with emphasis on integrative and regulatory function.
Module Content: Central and peripheral nervous systems, Endocrinology, energy balance and digestive physiology, Reproduction.
Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Explain the fundamental principles for control of movement and sensation.
· Describe the basic digestion of food in the gut
· List the hormones produced by selected endocrine glands and give an account of the various functions of these hormones
· Outline the functions of the reproductive organs in the male
· Oultine the functions of the reproductive organs in the female.
Assessment: Total Marks 100: End of Year Written Examination 95 marks; Continuous Assessment 5 marks (In Class Practice MCQ Examinations).
Compulsory Elements: End of Year Written Examination; Continuous Assessment (In Class Practice MCQ Exams). To meet professional requirements attendance at Lectures and Practicals will be monitored by class register.
Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Work which is submitted late shall be assigned a mark of zero (or a Fail Judgement in the case of Pass/Fail modules).
Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 50%.
End of Year Written Examination Profile: 1 x 1½ hr(s) paper(s).
Requirements for Supplemental Examination: 1 x 1½ hr(s) paper(s) to be taken in Autumn.
PL2021 Introductory Physiology I
Credit Weighting: 5
Teaching Period(s): Teaching Period 1.
No. of Students: -.
Pre-requisite(s): None
Co-requisite(s): BC2001; BC2002
Teaching Methods: 18 x 1hr(s) Lectures; 9hr(s) Other (Laboratory-based tutorials).
Module Co-ordinator: Dr Patrick Harrison, Department of Physiology.
Lecturer(s): Dr Patrick Harrison, Department of Physiology; Dr Therese Ruane-O'Hora, Department of Physiology.
Module Objective: To lay the foundations for understanding Systemic and Integrated Physiology.
Module Content: Introductory physiology: body water, cells, tissues, systems, transport processes and bio-electric potentials. Nerve physiology. Central Nervous system. Muscle Physiology. Haematology and immunology.
Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Explain the integration of cells into tissues into systems
· Compare and contrast passive and active transport
· Explain the basis of an action potential in terms of membrane transport
· Explain why nerve conduction is unidirectional
· Describe the mechanisms of muscle fatigue in terms of the cross-bridge cycle
· Describe the basic structure of the CNS
· Compare and contrast the mechanism of action of neurotoxins
· Describe the basic characteristics of the immune system.
Assessment: Total Marks 100: End of Year Written Examination 80 marks; Continuous Assessment 20 marks (MCQ).
Compulsory Elements: End of Year Written Examination; Continuous Assessment.
Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): None.
Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 40%.
End of Year Written Examination Profile: 1 x 1½ hr(s) paper(s).
Requirements for Supplemental Examination: 1 x 1½ hr(s) paper(s) (which incorporates assessment of both End of Year Written Examination and Continuous Assessment) to be taken in Autumn.
PL2022 Introductory Physiology II
Credit Weighting: 5
Teaching Period(s): Teaching Period 2.
No. of Students: -.
Pre-requisite(s): None
Co-requisite(s): BC2001; BC2002
Teaching Methods: 18 x 1hr(s) Lectures; 15hr(s) Other (Laboratory/Tutorial Sessions; self-directed learning).
Module Co-ordinator: Dr Vincent Healy, Department of Physiology.
Lecturer(s): Dr Farouk Hazim Markos, Department of Physiology; Dr Vincent Healy, Department of Physiology.
Module Objective: To introduce students to the principles of Systems and Integrated Physiology
Module Content: Cardiovascular and respiratory physiology. Renal system and physiology of the gastroinestinal tract. Endocrinology and reproductive physiology.
Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Describe the structure and functions of the heart and blood vessels.
· Describe how blood is pumped through the heart and into the blood vessels.
· Describe the structure of lung tissue and explain the mechanics of breathing.
· Outline how oxygen and carbon dioxide are transported in the blood.
· Explain how the rate of breathing is regulated.
· Outline how the kidney filters blood.
· Explain how the intestines function to digest food.
· Outline the various hormones & their function in the body.
· Explain the process of human reproduction and growth.
Assessment: Total Marks 100: End of Year Written Examination 80 marks; Continuous Assessment 20 marks (MCQ).
Compulsory Elements: End of Year Written Examination; Continuous Assessment.
Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): None.
Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 40%.
End of Year Written Examination Profile: 1 x 1½ hr(s) paper(s).
Requirements for Supplemental Examination: 1 x 1½ hr(s) paper(s) (which incorporates assessment of both End of Year Written Examination and Continuous Assessment) to be taken in Autumn.
PL2025 Cell and Epithelial Physiology
Credit Weighting: 5
Teaching Period(s): Teaching Period 2.
No. of Students: Min 1, Max 5.
Pre-requisite(s): Must have satisfactorily completed the anatomy and physiology components of year 1 Foundations in Medicine modules or their equivalents.
Co-requisite(s): FM2003
Teaching Methods: 18 x 1hr(s) Lectures; 3 x 3hr(s) Other (tutorials).
Module Co-ordinator: Dr Patrick Harrison, Department of Physiology.
Lecturer(s): Dr Patrick Harrison, Department of Physiology.
Module Objective: To provide an overview of the cellular and molecular processes that account for the normal distribution of ions and water across cell membranes.
Module Content: Mechanisms of passive and active movement of ions across membranes. Donnan, Nernst and Goldmann-Hodgkin-Katz equations. Ion channel properties and regulation. Mechanisms and Cellular regulation of solute and water absorption and secretion in epithelia. Cell Volume regulation, Intracellular pH regulation, Intracellular Ca regulation. Cellular communication, signalling and cell-cycle. Molecular basis of cell physiology. Genetic disorders of cellular transport.
Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Explain the importance of monoclonal antibodies in identification of a protein?s location within the cell
· Apply the principles of thermodynamics to ion transport across the plasma membrane
· Compare and contrast the importance of cell junctions and carrier proteins in water transport
· Describe the mechanisms of membrane protein biosynthesis from transcription to vesicle fusion with the plasma membrane
· Describe the signalling pathways which regulate the cell cycle
· Select techniques suitable for the evaluation of cellular and molecular processes that account for the normal distribution of ions and water across cell membranes.
Assessment: Total Marks 100: End of Year Written Examination 70 marks; Continuous Assessment 30 marks.
Compulsory Elements: End of Year Written Examination; Continuous Assessment.
Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Work which is submitted late shall be assigned a mark of zero (or a Fail Judgement in the case of Pass/Fail modules).
Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 50%.
End of Year Written Examination Profile: 1 x 1½ hr(s) paper(s).
Requirements for Supplemental Examination: 1 x 1½ hr(s) paper(s) (which incorporates assessment of both End of Year Written Examination and Continuous Assessment) to be taken in Autumn.
Credit Weighting: 5
Teaching Period(s): Teaching Periods 1 and 2.
No. of Students: Min 1, Max 5 (-).
Pre-requisite(s): Must have satisfactorily completed the biochemistry and physiology components of year 1 Foundations in Medicine modules or their equivalents.
Co-requisite(s): None
Teaching Methods: Directed Study (Self Directed Learning).
Module Co-ordinator: Dr Vincent Healy, Department of Physiology.
Lecturer(s): Dr Vincent Healy, Department of Physiology.
Module Objective: To teach students to conduct library research.
Module Content: The student is assigned to a supervisor who selects the topic of the library project and discusses with the student the objectives of the project. Depending on the supervisor, the topic can either be an entire field of biomedical research or a specific research article. The purpose of the project is to write a review of the current knowledge and recent advances in a research field or to write a review on the background, methodology and results from a research paper. The student is advised to consult library textbooks and to search online databases to find papers and other information relevant to the topic of the project. The finished project should be approximately 20 typed pages, including diagrams and references.
Students registering for this module will also attend a tutorial on information retrival from online databases and on searching online for relevant research articles and reviews.
Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Access online journals available via the UCC library.
· Access and search databases which yield research papers and reviews relevant to a specific topic.
· Read research papers and reviews and extract relevant infromation from them.
· Critically analyse findings from reseach papers.
· Produce a report on a topic in a scientific writing style.
· Outline the main findings of a paper without plagarism.
Assessment: Total Marks 100: Continuous Assessment 100 marks (1 x 20 page Library Project Report).
Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment.
Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Work which is submitted late shall be assigned a mark of zero (or a Fail Judgement in the case of Pass/Fail modules).
Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 50%.
End of Year Written Examination Profile: No End of Year Written Examination.
Requirements for Supplemental Examination: Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated (Submission of Library Project Report by a date specified by the Department).
Credit Weighting: 5
Teaching Period(s): Teaching Period 1.
No. of Students: Max 103 (Pharmacy II and Dental II).
Pre-requisite(s): None
Co-requisite(s): None
Teaching Methods: 18 x 1hr(s) Lectures; 18hr(s) Other (Laboratories, Tutorials and Self-Directed Learning).
Module Co-ordinator: Dr Fionnuala Ni Chiardha, Department of Physiology.
Lecturer(s): Dr Fionnuala Ni Chiardha, Department of Physiology.
Module Objective: To gain insight into the functions of the central and peripheral nervous systems.
Module Content: Physiology and pathophysiology of the nervous system including the cerebral cortex; sensory systems, including pain; the special senses; supraspinal motor control, including motor systems, the basal ganglia and cerebellum. Physiology and pathophysiology of higher neural functions, including consciousness and sleep; learning and memory; the regulation of complex behaviours.
Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Describe the basic physiology of the nervous system, including the cerebral cortex; sensory systems, including the special senses; motor system, including the basal ganglia and cerebellum, and higher neural functions.
· Recognize the relevance of these processes to the practice of clinical pharmacy and clinical dentistry.
· Recognize how some common drugs relate to these processes.
Assessment: Total Marks 100: End of Year Written Examination 70 marks; Continuous Assessment 30 marks (SAQ and MCQ). Oral, if required.
Compulsory Elements: End of Year Written Examination; Continuous Assessment. Oral, if required.
Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Work which is submitted late shall be assigned a mark of zero (or a Fail Judgement in the case of Pass/Fail modules).
Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 50%.
End of Year Written Examination Profile: 1 x 1½ hr(s) paper(s).
Requirements for Supplemental Examination: 1 x 1½ hr(s) paper(s) (This incorporates assessment of end of year examination and continuous assessment) to be taken in Autumn. Oral, if required.
PL2034 Physiology for Dental Students
Credit Weighting: 10
Teaching Period(s): Teaching Periods 1 and 2.
No. of Students: Max 45.
Pre-requisite(s): None
Co-requisite(s): None
Teaching Methods: 25 x 1hr(s) Lectures; 10hr(s) Directed Study (Case Histories); 3hr(s) Tutorials; 6hr(s) Other (Laboratories).
Module Co-ordinator: Dr Fionnuala Ni Chiardha, Department of Physiology.
Lecturer(s): Dr Ahmad Ahmeda, Department of Physiology; Dr Fionnuala Ni Chiardha, Department of Physiology.
Module Objective: To gain insight into important issues in oral physiology.
Module Content: Blood, including haemostasis & coagulation. Introductory immunology. Mastication, salivation, deglutition and vocalisation. Mechanoreception, noiciception, thermoreception, taste and smell. Growth and renewal of oral tissues, the aging process. The biological basis of preventative dentistry.
Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Describe the basic physiological processes of the normal human body,
· Recognize the relevance of these processes to the practice of clinical dentistry,
· Explain how systems integrate and how some common derangements may interfere with these processes,
· Evaluate the integrative relevant roles of the different physiological systems in this relationship.
Assessment: Total Marks 200: End of Year Written Examination 160 marks; Continuous Assessment 40 marks (SAQ). Oral, if required.
Compulsory Elements: End of Year Written Examination; Continuous Assessment. Oral, if required.
Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Work which is submitted late shall be assigned a mark of zero (or a Fail Judgement in the case of Pass/Fail modules).
Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 50%.
End of Year Written Examination Profile: 1 x 1½ hr(s) paper(s).
Requirements for Supplemental Examination: 1 x 1½ hr(s) paper(s) (This incorporates assessment of end of year examination and continuous assessment) to be taken in Autumn. Oral, if required.
PL3005 Cell and Epithelial Physiology
Credit Weighting: 5
Teaching Period(s): Teaching Period 2.
No. of Students: Max 40.
Pre-requisite(s): PL2010; PL2017; AN2003; AN2004; BC2001; BC2002
Co-requisite(s): PT3001
Teaching Methods: 18 x 1hr(s) Lectures; 3 x 3hr(s) Other (Tutorials).
Module Co-ordinator: Dr Patrick Harrison, Department of Physiology.
Lecturer(s): Dr Patrick Harrison, Department of Physiology.
Module Objective: To provide an overview of the cellular and molecular processes that account for the normal distribution of ions and water across cell membranes.
Module Content: Mechanisms of passive and active movement of ions across membranes. Donnan, Nernst and Goldmann-Hodgkin-Katz equations. Ion channel properties and regulation. Mechanisms and Cellular regulation of solute and water absorption and secretion in epithelia. Cell Volume regulation, Intracellular pH regulation, Intracellular Ca regulation. Cellular communication, signalling and cell-cycle. Molecular basis of cell physiology. Genetic disorders of cellular transport.
Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Explain the importance of monoclonal antibodies in identification of a protein?s location within the cell
· Apply the principles of thermodynamics to ion transport across the plasma membrane
· Compare and contrast the importance of cell junctions and carrier proteins in water transport
· Describe the mechanisms of membrane protein biosynthesis from transcription to vesicle fusion with the plasma membrane
· Describe the signalling pathways which regulate the cell cycle
· Select techniques suitable for the evaluation of cellular and molecular processes that account for the normal distribution of ions and water across cell membranes.
Assessment: Total Marks 100: End of Year Written Examination 70 marks; Continuous Assessment 30 marks.
Compulsory Elements: End of Year Written Examination; Continuous Assessment.
Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Work which is submitted late shall be assigned a mark of zero (or a Fail Judgement in the case of Pass/Fail modules).
Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 40%.
End of Year Written Examination Profile: 1 x 1½ hr(s) paper(s).
Requirements for Supplemental Examination: 1 x 1½ hr(s) paper(s) (which incorporates assessment of both End of Year Written Examination and Continuous Assessment) to be taken in Autumn.
Credit Weighting: 5
Teaching Period(s): Teaching Periods 1 and 2.
No. of Students: Max 25.
Pre-requisite(s): AN2003; AN2004; PL2021; PL2022; BC2001; BC2002
Co-requisite(s): PT3001
Teaching Methods: Directed Study (Self Directed Learning).
Module Co-ordinator: Dr Vincent Healy, Department of Physiology.
Lecturer(s): Dr Vincent Healy, Department of Physiology.
Module Objective: To teach students to conduct library research.
Module Content: The student is assigned to a supervisor who selects the topic of the library project and discusses with the student the objectives of the project. Depending on the supervisor, the topic can either be an entire field of research or a specific research article. The purpose of the project is to write a review of the current knowledge and recent advances in a research field or to write a review on the background, methodology and results from a research paper. The student is advised to consult library textbooks and to search online databases to find papers and other information relevant to the topic of the project. The finished project should be approximately 20 typed pages, including diagrams and references.
Students registering for this module will also attend a tutorial on information retrival from online databases and on searching online for relevant research articles and reviews.
Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Search online journals available via the UCC library.
· Search databases which yield research papers and reviews relevant to a specific topic.
· Extract relevant information from research papers and reviews.
· Analyse findings from research papers.
· Produce a report on a topic in a scientific writing style.
· Outline the main findings of a paper without plagiarism.
Assessment: Total Marks 100: Continuous Assessment 100 marks (1 x 20 page Library Project Report).
Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment.
Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Work which is submitted late shall be assigned a mark of zero (or a Fail Judgement in the case of Pass/Fail modules).
Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 40%.
End of Year Written Examination Profile: No End of Year Written Examination.
Requirements for Supplemental Examination: Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated (Submission of Library Project Report by a date specified by the Department).
PL3009 Bioenergetics and Endocrinology
Credit Weighting: 5
Teaching Period(s): Teaching Period 2.
No. of Students: Max 25.
Pre-requisite(s): PL2010, PL2017, AN2003, AN2004; BC2001; BC2002
Co-requisite(s): PT3001
Teaching Methods: 18 x 1hr(s) Lectures; 5 x 3hr(s) Other (Self-directed learning/Problem solving).
Module Co-ordinator: Dr John MacKrill, Department of Physiology.
Lecturer(s): Dr John MacKrill, Department of Physiology.
Module Objective: To lay foundations for energy management by the body and the role of the endocrine system in control of body function.
Module Content: Principles of bioenergetics. Energy storage and utilisation. Efficiency, metabolic function of the liver. Regulation of metabolism. Body temperature control. Principles of endocrine physiology. Pituitary, thyroid, adrenal function. Endocrine function of the pancreas. Growth and Ageing.
Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Describe how the body obtains, stores and uses energy; the components of the diet; and how feeding behaviour is controlled.
· Detail functions of the liver.
· Explain how body temperature is regulated.
· Outline the principles of endocrine physiology.
· Describe the endocrine functions of the pancreas, pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal glands.
· Detail the mechanisms of growth and ageing.
Assessment: Total Marks 100: End of Year Written Examination 70 marks; Continuous Assessment 30 marks.
Compulsory Elements: End of Year Written Examination; Continuous Assessment.
Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Work which is submitted late shall be assigned a mark of zero (or a Fail Judgement in the case of Pass/Fail modules).
Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 40%.
End of Year Written Examination Profile: 1 x 1½ hr(s) paper(s).
Requirements for Supplemental Examination: 1 x 1½ hr(s) paper(s) (Which incorporates assessment of both End of Year Written Examination and Continuous Assessment short questions) to be taken in Autumn.
Credit Weighting: 5
Teaching Period(s): Teaching Period 1.
No. of Students: Max 35.
Pre-requisite(s):
Co-requisite(s): PT3001
Teaching Methods: 18 x 1hr(s) Lectures; 5 x 3hr(s) Other (Self-directed learning/Problem solving).
Module Co-ordinator: Dr Gordon Reid, Department of Physiology.
Lecturer(s): Dr Fionnuala Ni Chiardha, Department of Physiology; Dr Gordon Reid, Department of Physiology.
Module Objective: To gain insight into the functions of the peripheral and central nervous systems.
Module Content: Experimental design; Physiology of excitable cells (nerve conduction, synaptic transmission); sensory physiology; Motor control (spinal and supraspinal); Plasticity and learning; Higher functions of the nervous system.
Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· describe the components of a simple neural circuit (a reflex arc), and the processes going on at each point in the circuit: sensory transduction, conduction along an axon, synaptic transmission and neuromuscular transmission
· explain how electrical signals in nerve are generated by ionic gradients and fluxes, and the functions of the molecules involved (ion channels and transporters)
· explain the pre- and postsynaptic events in chemical synaptic transmission: how neurotransmitter is released, how it interacts with ionotropic or metabotropic receptors, and how this gives rise to a depolarisation and action potentials at the postsynaptic membrane
· explain the principles and mechanisms of sensory transduction in the somatosensory, visual, auditory and vestibular systems
· describe the functions of the principal areas of the cerebral cortex and enumerate the mechanisms of short- and long-term memory and learning
· integrate an understanding of the above mechanisms to explain how the nervous system performs a selection of real-life actions
· recognise the main items of experimental evidence underlying our current state of knowledge of the above mechanisms.
Assessment: Total Marks 100: End of Year Written Examination 40 marks; Continuous Assessment 60 marks (six assignments during module, total of 30 marks; End of Module assignment, 30 marks.).
Compulsory Elements: End of Year Written Examination; Continuous Assessment.
Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Work which is submitted late shall be assigned a mark of zero (or a Fail Judgement in the case of Pass/Fail modules).
Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 40%.
End of Year Written Examination Profile: 1 x 1½ hr(s) paper(s).
Requirements for Supplemental Examination: 1 x 1½ hr(s) paper(s) (which incorporates assessment of both end of year written examination and continuous assessment short questions) to be taken in Autumn.
PL3021 Cardiovascular Physiology
Credit Weighting: 5
Teaching Period(s): Teaching Period 1.
No. of Students: Max 25.
Pre-requisite(s): PL2010, PL2017, AN2003, AN2004; BC2001; BC2002
Co-requisite(s): PT3001
Teaching Methods: 18 x 1hr(s) Lectures; 5 x 3hr(s) Other (Self-directed learning/Problem solving).
Module Co-ordinator: Dr Vincent Healy, Department of Physiology.
Lecturer(s): Dr Vincent Healy, Department of Physiology.
Module Objective: To gain an insight into the properties and functions of the cardiovascular system.
Module Content: Cardiac cycle. Electrical activity of the heart. Regulation of cardiac output. Vasculature and blood flow. Arterial system. Regulation of blood pressure. Microcirculation. Regional circulations. Components of
blood.
Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Describe the events in a cardiac cycle.
· Explain how cardiac action potentials are generated at a molecular level.
· Explain how cardiac output is regulated.
· Explain how cardiac output and peripheral outflow impact on mean arterial pressure.
· Outline the mechanisms underlying fluid and solute transport across capillaries walls.
· Compare and contrast the regulation of blood flow in a number of regional circulations.
· Describe the functions of the different components of blood.
Assessment: Total Marks 100: End of Year Written Examination 70 marks; Continuous Assessment 30 marks (MCQ).
Compulsory Elements: End of Year Written Examination; Continuous Assessment.
Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Work which is submitted late shall be assigned a mark of zero (or a Fail Judgement in the case of Pass/Fail modules).
Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 40%.
End of Year Written Examination Profile: 1 x 1½ hr(s) paper(s).
Requirements for Supplemental Examination: 1 x 1½ hr(s) paper(s) (Which incorporates assessment of both End of Year Written Examination and Continuous Assessment short questions) to be taken in Autumn.
Credit Weighting: 5
Teaching Period(s): Teaching Period 2.
No. of Students: Max 25.
Pre-requisite(s): PL2010, PL2017, AN2003, AN2004; BC2001; BC2002
Co-requisite(s): PT3001
Teaching Methods: 18 x 1hr(s) Lectures; 5 x 3hr(s) Other (Self-directed learning/Problem solving).
Module Co-ordinator: Dr Farouk Hazim Markos, Department of Physiology.
Lecturer(s): Dr Farouk Hazim Markos, Department of Physiology.
Module Objective: To gain an insight into the properties and functions of the respiratory system.
Module Content: Structure-function relationships in the respiratory system. The mechanics of ventilation. Gas exchange and gas transport. The regulation of breathing, and role of the lungs in acid/base balance. Aspects of comparative respiratory physiology.
Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Describe how air enters and leaves the lung during a single breath.
· Outline the main characteristics of the pulmonary circulation.
· Describe the mechanism of gas exchange between the alveoli and the circulation.
· Describe how oxygen and carbon dioxide are transported in the blood.
· Describe the role of chemoreceptors in the control of ventilation.
· Discuss the effects high altitude on ventilation.
· Describe the effects of exercise on ventilation.
· Outline the role of the lung in regulation of acid/base balance.
· Compare and contrast the mechanism of ventilation of the mammalian lung and the fish gill.
Assessment: Total Marks 100: End of Year Written Examination 70 marks; Continuous Assessment 30 marks (Essay).
Compulsory Elements: End of Year Written Examination; Continuous Assessment.
Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Work which is submitted late shall be assigned a mark of zero (or a Fail Judgement in the case of Pass/Fail modules).
Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 40%.
End of Year Written Examination Profile: 1 x 1½ hr(s) paper(s).
Requirements for Supplemental Examination: 1 x 1½ hr(s) paper(s) (Which incorporates assessment of both End of Year Written Examination and Continuous Assessment short questions) to be taken in Autumn.
Credit Weighting: 5
Teaching Period(s): Teaching Period 1.
No. of Students: Max 25.
Pre-requisite(s): PL2010, PL2017, AN2003, AN2004; BC2001; BC2002
Co-requisite(s): PT3001
Teaching Methods: 18 x 1hr(s) Lectures; 2 x 3hr(s) Practicals.
Module Co-ordinator: Dr Ahmad Ahmeda, Department of Physiology.
Lecturer(s): Dr Ahmad Ahmeda, Department of Physiology.
Module Objective: To gain insight in the fundamentals of renal physiology.
Module Content: Kidney blood flow. Structure and function of nephron. Glomerular filtration. Renal tubular function. Renal handling of water, sodium balance, potassium balance, clearance. The role of the kidney in acid-base balance.
Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Describe the role of the nephron in the reabsorption of water.
· Outline how the kidney absorbs and secretes organic compounds.
· Explain renal handling of electrolytes.
· Describe the role of the kidney in the maintenance of acid-base equilibrium.
· Outline the role of the kidney in the regulation of osmolality.
Assessment: Total Marks 100: End of Year Written Examination 70 marks; Continuous Assessment 30 marks.
Compulsory Elements: End of Year Written Examination; Continuous Assessment.
Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Work which is submitted late shall be assigned a mark of zero (or a Fail Judgement in the case of Pass/Fail modules).
Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 40%.
End of Year Written Examination Profile: 1 x 1½ hr(s) paper(s).
Requirements for Supplemental Examination: 1 x 1½ hr(s) paper(s) (Which incorporates assessment of both End of Year Written Examination and Continuous Assessment short questions) to be taken in Autumn.
Credit Weighting: 5
Teaching Period(s): Teaching Period 2.
No. of Students: Max 25.
Pre-requisite(s): PL2010, PL2017, AN2003, AN2004; BC2001; BC2002
Co-requisite(s): PT3001
Teaching Methods: 18 x 1hr(s) Lectures; 2 x 3hr(s) Practicals.
Module Co-ordinator: Dr Mark Rae, Department of Physiology.
Lecturer(s): Dr Mark Rae, Department of Physiology.
Module Objective: To gain insight in the fundamentals of the digestive system.
Module Content: Structure and organisation of the alimentary tract. Mastication, taste, salivary secretion, swallowing. Gastrointestinal secretion and absorption. Muscle movements, control of movement and secretions. Exocrine function of pancreas and liver.
Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Detail the structure of the gastrointestinal tract.
· Outline the basic functions of the various gastrointestinal hormones and neurotransmitters.
· Describe the exocrine function of the pancreas.
· Detail the role of the liver in metabolism.
Assessment: Total Marks 100: End of Year Written Examination 70 marks; Continuous Assessment 30 marks.
Compulsory Elements: End of Year Written Examination; Continuous Assessment.
Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Work which is submitted late shall be assigned a mark of zero (or a Fail Judgement in the case of Pass/Fail modules).
Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 40%.
End of Year Written Examination Profile: 1 x 1½ hr(s) paper(s).
Requirements for Supplemental Examination: 1 x 1½ hr(s) paper(s) (Which incorporates assessment of both End of Year Written Examination and Continuous Assessment short questions) to be taken in Autumn.
PL4001 Cellular and Molecular Physiology
Credit Weighting: 15
Teaching Period(s): Teaching Periods 1 and 2.
No. of Students: Max 25.
Pre-requisite(s): None
Co-requisite(s): None
Teaching Methods: 22 x 2hr(s) Lectures; 22 x 2hr(s) Other (Self-directed Learning).
Module Co-ordinator: Dr Patrick Harrison, Department of Physiology.
Lecturer(s): Dr John MacKrill, Department of Physiology; Dr Patrick Harrison, Department of Physiology; Dr Vincent Healy, Department of Physiology.
Module Objective: To provide an advanced and solid understanding of the various cellular and molecular transport processes and signal mechanisms that regulate ionic fluxes across a membrane and the underlying processes of cell function, organisation and replication.
Module Content: Epithelial functional organisation and signal transduction. Ion pumps, carriers and channels. Control of the secretory event. Sensory and mechano-transduction. Molecular control of cell volume, Ca2+ and pH. Membrane transport, thermodynamics and computer modelling and the molecular processes involved. Molecular basis of cancer. Gene therapy. Bioinformatics. Transgenesis and gene targeting.
Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Describe consequences of disruption to signalling pathways in the context of cancer and epithelial transport
· Explain the molecular basis of cholesterol homeostasis
· Demonstrate a clear understanding of the techniques used to identify the physiological role of individual proteins
· Compare and contrast the gene replacement and gene repair therapies in the context of physiological disorders with a genetic basis
· Describe consequences of disruption to signalling pathways which regulate the cell cycle
· Select techniques suitable for the evaluation of cellular and molecular transport processes and signal mechanisms that regulate ionic fluxes across a membrane.
Assessment: Total Marks 300: End of Year Written Examination 300 marks.
Compulsory Elements: End of Year Written Examination. including Oral.
Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): None.
Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 40%.
End of Year Written Examination Profile: 1 x 3 hr(s) paper(s).
Requirements for Supplemental Examination: 1 x 3 hr(s) paper(s) (including oral) to be taken in Autumn.
PL4002 Applied Cardiovascular and Respiratory Physiology
Credit Weighting: 15
Teaching Period(s): Teaching Periods 1 and 2.
No. of Students: Max 25.
Pre-requisite(s): None
Co-requisite(s): None
Teaching Methods: Directed Study (Self-directed Learning: Students prepare and present tutorial material each week).
Module Co-ordinator: Dr Farouk Hazim Markos, Department of Physiology.
Lecturer(s): Dr Farouk Hazim Markos, Department of Physiology; Prof Edward James Johns, Department of Physiology; Dr Therese Ruane-O'Hora, Department of Physiology.
Module Objective: To gain an insight into the methods of investigation of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems and their control.
Module Content: The cardiac pump, cardiopulmonary receptors. Vascular smooth muscle. Neurohumeral control of cardiovascular system. Central Nervous integration of cardiorespiratory control. Cardiovascular responses to exercise states. Respiratory pigments. Oxygen and carbon dioxide transport in the blood. The vertebrate lung. The vertebrate gill. Other gas transfer systems. Neural regulation of breathing. High Altitude and Underwater Physiology.
Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Describe excitation-contraction in cardiac myocytes
· Discuss the main physiological mechanisms determining cardiac output
· Explain the factors that influence pressure and flow in the cardiovascular system
· Compare and contrast the systemic and pulmonary circulations
· Discuss the delivery of oxygen to tissues and the removal of carbon dioxide
· Explain the mechanics of breathing
· Explain the regulation of breathing
· Discuss the cardio-respiratory response to exercise.
Assessment: Total Marks 300: End of Year Written Examination 300 marks.
Compulsory Elements: End of Year Written Examination. including Oral.
Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): None.
Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 40%.
End of Year Written Examination Profile: 1 x 3 hr(s) paper(s).
Requirements for Supplemental Examination: 1 x 3 hr(s) paper(s) (including oral) to be taken in Autumn.
PL4003 Neural and endocrine integration of body function
Credit Weighting: 15
Teaching Period(s): Teaching Periods 1 and 2.
No. of Students: Max 25.
Pre-requisite(s): None
Co-requisite(s): None
Teaching Methods: Directed Study (Self-directed Learning); Other (Tutorials/Lectures. Students prepare and present tutorial material each week).
Module Co-ordinator: Dr Gordon Reid, Department of Physiology.
Lecturer(s): Dr Fionnuala Ni Chiardha, Department of Physiology; Dr Gordon Reid, Department of Physiology; Dr Mark Rae, Department of Physiology.
Module Objective: To understand how the nervous system and circulating hormones work together to regulate physiological function in normal and stress situations.
Module Content: Comparative osmoregulation and excretion. The hypothalamopituitary axis, antidiuretic hormone (ADH) and aldosterone. Regulation of effective circulatory volume (ECV). Regulation of potassium balance. Learning and memory formation at both whole animal and molecular levels. Comparison of mechanisms of memory formation between species. Detection of environmental temperature and regulation of body temperature in humans and other species.
Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Discuss the problems of osmoregulation encountered in the animal kingdom, and the strategies employed to overcome these problems;
· Give an account of the hypothalamopituitary neuroendocrine axis;
· Discuss the physiological roles of ADH and aldosterone;
· Describe the integrated regulation of effective circulatory volume and of potassium balance;
· List the areas of the mammalian brain involved in declarative and non-declarative (procedural) learning and memory formation;
· Discuss and explain the principal theories underlying mechanisms of short- and long-term memory formation and degradation at both a whole animal and molecular level;
· Discuss the comparative physiology of learning and memory formation between selected mammalian (human and non-human) and non-mammalian species;
· Describe the physiological mechanisms of body heat production, heat loss and heat conservation, and the thermoreceptors and feedback mechanisms that maintain body temperature constant.
· Explain the responses of these feedback mechanisms to extremes of heat and cold and to fever.
Assessment: Total Marks 300: End of Year Written Examination 300 marks.
Compulsory Elements: End of Year Written Examination. including Oral.
Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): None.
Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 40%.
End of Year Written Examination Profile: 1 x 3 hr(s) paper(s).
Requirements for Supplemental Examination: 1 x 3 hr(s) paper(s) (including oral) to be taken in Autumn.
Credit Weighting: 15
Teaching Period(s): Teaching Periods 1 and 2.
No. of Students: -.
Pre-requisite(s): None
Co-requisite(s): None
Teaching Methods: Other (8 weeks full-time (minimum)).
Module Co-ordinator: Dr Gordon Reid, Department of Physiology.
Lecturer(s): Prof Ken O'Halloran, Department of Physiology.
Module Objective: To introduce students to research methodology and develop skills in report writing.
Module Content: The finished project should be not more than 25 x A4 pages including diagrams and references, typed and double-spaced. The project should include: An introduction to the topic being researched; A comprehensive section on the materials and methods used in the experiments; A record of the results obtained, this to include diagrams and statistical analysis; A discussion of these results and their implications, this section should include projections for future experiments in the area. Finally a comprehensive list of references and a list of non-standard abbreviations must be included. A one page summary of the results and conclusions should be included at the beginning of the work.
Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Formulate research ideas and hypotheses
· Identify and access relevant bibliographical resources and databases
· Critically evaluate research publications
· Discuss current knowledge in their research area
· Design experiments with appropriate controls
· Interpret laboratory findings and perform appropriate statistical analysis
· Communicate research findings orally and in writing.
Assessment: Total Marks 300: Continuous Assessment 300 marks (assessment of practical research ability (30 marks); supervisor's assessment of student ability (120 marks); oral presentation (30 marks); project report (120 marks)).
Compulsory Elements: Continuous Assessment. Oral Examination.
Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Work which is submitted late shall be assigned a mark of zero (or a Fail Judgement in the case of Pass/Fail modules).
Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: 40%.
End of Year Written Examination Profile: No End of Year Written Examination.
Requirements for Supplemental Examination: No Supplemental Examination.
PL6001 Molecular and Cellular Physiology Techniques
Credit Weighting: 5
Teaching Period(s): Teaching Periods 1 and 2.
No. of Students: Max 10.
Pre-requisite(s):
Co-requisite(s):
Teaching Methods: 6 x 1hr(s) Lectures; 6 x 3hr(s) Practicals.
Module Co-ordinator: Dr Patrick Harrison, Department of Physiology.
Lecturer(s): Staff, Department of Physiology.
Module Objective: To give postgraduate students a practical and theoretical intoduction to basic molecular and cellular physiology techniques in the context of a physiology research project.
Module Content: Working safely with genetically modified organisms. Analysis of nucleic acids by garose gel electrophoresis. PCR. Retrieval of DNA/RNA/Protein sequence information from databases. RNA extraction and quantification. Reverse-transcriptase PCR. Western-blot. Quantification of Ca2+ signals using fluorescent dyes. Growth and maintenance of mammalian cell lines.
Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· perform the listed techniques in a safe and competent manner;
· design experiments using the listed techniques in an appropriate manner;
· maintain a clear and concise record of each technique in a laboratory notebook;
· evaluate data generated and identify any conclusions in a critical manner;
· present an oral report in which one or more of the techniques could be used to address a physiologically relevant research problem.
Assessment: 6 practical write-ups; oral presentation which will be assessed on a pass/fail basis.
Compulsory Elements: Practical write-ups and Oral Presentation.
Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Work which is submitted late shall be assigned a mark of zero (or a Fail Judgement in the case of Pass/Fail modules).
Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: A Pass Judgement.
End of Year Written Examination Profile: No End of Year Written Examination.
Requirements for Supplemental Examination: No Supplemental Examination.
PL6002 Integrated Physiology Research Methods I
Credit Weighting: 5
Teaching Period(s): Teaching Periods 1 and 2.
No. of Students: Max 10.
Pre-requisite(s):
Co-requisite(s):
Teaching Methods: 6 x 1hr(s) Lectures; 6 x 3hr(s) Practicals.
Module Co-ordinator: Dr Patrick Harrison, Department of Physiology.
Lecturer(s): Staff, Department of Physiology.
Module Objective: To provide postgraduate students an overview of the theory and practice of in vitro isolated organ and in vivo small and large mammal physiological research techniques.
Module Content: The ethics of animal use in research, animal handling. Small and large animal anaesthesia and care under anaesthesia, blood vessel cannulation, instrumentation of anaesthetised animals, chronic instrumentation and recovery. Understanding transducers and amplifiers. Working with isolated organs and tissue in vitro.
Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· communicate clearly the necessity of using animals and animal tissue in biomedical research;
· have knowledge of the importance of choosing the correct anaesthetic;
· be able to apply aseptic techniques in recovery experiments;
· be able expose, prepare and cannulate blood vessels;
· explain the theory underlying the instruments used to measure various biological variables e.g. heart rate, blood pressure, blood flow, organ function;
· maintain an isolated organ and tissue in an in vitro experiment.
Assessment: 6 practical write-ups; presentation which will be assessed on a pass/fail basis.
Compulsory Elements: 6 practical write-ups; presentation.
Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Work which is submitted late shall be assigned a mark of zero (or a Fail Judgement in the case of Pass/Fail modules).
Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: A Pass judgement.
End of Year Written Examination Profile: No End of Year Written Examination.
Requirements for Supplemental Examination: No Supplemental Examination.
PL6003 Peer Review and Scientific Communication
Credit Weighting: 5
Teaching Period(s): Teaching Periods 1 and 2.
No. of Students: Max 10.
Pre-requisite(s):
Co-requisite(s): None
Teaching Methods: 24 x 1hr(s) Seminars; 4 x 1hr(s) Other (Guided Review Tutorials).
Module Co-ordinator: Dr John MacKrill, Department of Physiology.
Lecturer(s): Staff, Department of Physiology.
Module Objective: To give postgraduate students experience in developing a critical approach to analysing current research literature in physiology, and in communicating the content of specialised papers to a general audience of physiologists.
Module Content: Peer review in context of the publication process; critical review of current journal articles; presentation of reviewed articles with feedback from lecturers and students.
Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
· Review an article
· Identify its strengths and weaknesses
· Suggest revisions and additional experiments that could strengthen the article
· Assess its suitability for publication and usefulness to the field
· Communicate clearly the findings of an article or articles to an audience of general physiologists.
Assessment: Two Presentations and One Review Paper which will be assessed on a pass/fail basis.
Compulsory Elements: Presentations and Review Paper.
Penalties (for late submission of Course/Project Work etc.): Work which is submitted late shall be assigned a mark of zero (or a Fail Judgement in the case of Pass/Fail modules).
Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: A Pass judgement.
End of Year Written Examination Profile: No End of Year Written Examination.
Requirements for Supplemental Examination: No Supplemental Examination.
