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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Biological Science | |||
| Reference | PH1131 | Version | 4 |
| Created | August 2021 | SCQF Level | SCQF 7 |
| Approved | July 2013 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | August 2021 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To provide a foundation for the study of biological pharmaceutical sciences and human physiology. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Recognise and explain the structure of cells (both prokaryotic and eukaryotic), tissues and organs. |
| 2 | Explain the function of sub-cellular components and describe cell signalling pathways, both generally and with reference to specific specialised cells. |
| 3 | Demonstrate an ability to solve biological problems. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| Development of the fundamentals of cell and molecular biology necessary for understanding the physiology, pathology and therapeutics covered in successive modules. Topics include: Cell biology: organelle structure and function, nucleic acids, replication, transcription and translation, mitosis and meiosis, chromosome structure, genetics and variation. Prokaryotes: bacterial cell wall structure and endotoxin, public health microbiology. Eukaryotic tissues: cell function, differentiation and specialisation, inter- and intracellular communication, transport, cell signalling, receptor regulation, G-proteins, nerve cells, cardiac muscle cells, vascular smooth muscle cells. |
| Module Delivery |
|---|
| Lectures and coursework sessions (consisting 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). |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 52 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 98 | N/A |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | N/A |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
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| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Examination | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3 |
| Description: | A two hour paper containing MCQ and short answer questions. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| Component 1 (EX1) comprises 100% of the module grade. A minimum of Grade D or better is required to pass the module. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | A: a score of 70% or above is required |
| B | B: a score of between 60-69% is required |
| C | C: a score of between 50-59% is required |
| D | D: a score of between 40-49% is required |
| E | E: a score of between 35-39% is required |
| F | F: a score of less than 35% |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | None, in addition to course entry requirements. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | TORTORA, G.J and DERRICKSON, B.H. Principles of anatomy and physiology. Current edition. New York: J Wiley and Sons |
| 2 | BORON, W.F. and BOULPAEP, E.L. Medical Physiology. Current edition. Oxford: Saunders Elsevier Science. |
| 3 | TRC Pharmacology app. Available from: https://coo.lumc.nl/TRC/redirect.aspx?lessonid=30 |