Module Details

Module Code: BIOL C1603
Module Title: Physiology and Cell Biology 1
Title: Physiology and Cell Biology 1
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 10
Module Coordinator: Paula Rankin
Module Author:: Roisin Young
Domains:  
Module Description: Physiology: To provide the student with an understanding of the function and control of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems
Cell Biology: To impart knowledge of basic cell biology with special emphasis on association between cell structure and function and human disease.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Explain the physiology behind the cardiovascular and respiratory systems of the body
LO2 Have a broad overview of the context of these organ systems with regard to other modules on their programme
LO3 Describe the rationale behind certain cardiovascular and respiratory investigatory procedures
LO4 Conduct laboratory investigations to examine certain cardiovascular and respiratory functions at rest and during exercise
LO5 Describe the structure and functions of cellular macromolecules, organelles and cells.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Physiology Theory
In depth physiology of the cardiac system, examining the functioning of the heart in detail. Detailed physiology of the blood system and how it relates to cardiac and respiratory system. Comprehensive physiology of the respiratory system and how it relates to the cardiac and blood systems.
Physiology Practical
Heart rate monitoring and the acute effect of exercise on heart rate; Cardiac Cycle; Heart and ECG; Heart sounds; Blood Pressure; Heart and Peripheral Circulation; Breathing; Lung Volumes; Mechanics of Ventilation; Cardio-respiratory effects of exercise; Muscle and EMG
Cell Biology Theory
Introduction to the animal cell and homeostasis. Overview of cell chemistry. The cell membrane: structure and function. Other cellular components: overview and function. Introduction to methods of cell communication. Cellular genetic processes.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment80.00%
Practical20.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 80
Timing Ongoing Learning Outcomes 1,2,5
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Physiology will involve between 2 and 3 continuous assessments/assignments, which will take place in class as MCQ, short answer, true or false type questions, project or presentation type work (worth 60% in total).
Cell Biology will involve one continuous assessment/assignment which will take place in class as MCQ, short answer, true or false type questions, project or presentation type work (worth 20% in total).
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 20
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Practical Assessment to include final practical exam (ECG, BP, Respiratory) +/- laboratory report on acute cardio-respiratory response to exercise
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Exam Board
It is at the discretion of the Examination Board as to what the qualifying criteria are.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Physiology 3 hours of lectures per week Cell Biology 1 hour of lecture per week 12 Weeks per Stage 4.00 48
Laboratory Contact Practical 12 Weeks per Stage 2.00 24
Independent Learning Non Contact No Description 15 Weeks per Stage 11.87 178
Total Weekly Contact Hours 6.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Frederic H. Martini,Judi L. Nath,Edwin F. Bartholomew. (2017), Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology, 11th. Pearson, p.1296, [ISBN: 9780134396026].
  • Lauralee Sherwood. (2016), Human Physiology: From Cells to Systems, 9th. Nelson Education, p.912, [ISBN: 9781285866932].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
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