Prerequisites for Module
None, in addition to course entry requirements.
Corequisite Modules
None.
Precluded Modules
None.
Aims of Module
To provide a foundation for the study of biological pharmaceutical sciences and human physiology.
Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
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recognise and explain the structure of cells, tissues and organs.
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explain the function of sub-cellular components, describe cell signalling pathways, both generally and with reference to specific specialised cells.
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demonstrate an ability to solve biological problems.
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Indicative Module Content
Cell Biology: organelle stucture and function, nucleic acids, replication, transcription and translation, mitosis and meiosis, chromosome structure, genetics and variation.
| Eukaryotic tissues: cell function, differentiation and specialisation, inter- and intra-cellular communication, transport, cell signalling, receptor regulation, G-proteins, nerve cells, cardiac muscle cells, vascular smooth muscle cells
Indicative Student Workload
Contact Hours
| Full Time | Assessment
| 2 | Coursework
| 27 | Lectures
| 20 | Tutorials
| 3 |
Directed Study
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| 60 |
Private Study
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| 38 |
Mode of Delivery
Lectures and coursework sessions (these consist of practical exercises including laboratory work, data interpretation, computer based exercises and tutorials). Directed study consisting of paper and electronic based materials often incorporating self assessment and directed reading.
Assessment Plan
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Learning Outcomes Assessed
| | Component 1 | 1,2,3
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One examination of 2 hours duration, to be held in the January examination diet.
Indicative Bibliography
| 1. | TORTORA, G.J. AND DERRICKSON, B.H.Principles of Anatomy and Physiology. 12th ed. New York: J. Wiley and Sons.
| | 2. | BORON, W.F. and BOULPAEP, E.L. Medical Physiology. 2nd ed. Oxford: Saunders Elsevier Science.
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