Module Details

Module Code: PHOL7001
Title: Introductory Physiology 1 UCC
Long Title: Introductory Physiology 1 UCC
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2017/18 ( September 2017 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 4216 - Physiology
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: To lay the foundations for understanding Systemic and Integrated Physiology.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Explain the integration of cells into tissues into systems
LO2 Compare and contrast passive and active transport
LO3 Explain the basis of an action potential in terms of membrane transport
LO4 Explain why nerve conduction is unidirectional
LO5 Describe the mechanisms of muscle fatigue in terms of the cross-bridge cycle
LO6 Describe the basic structure of the CNS
LO7 Compare and contrast the mechanism of action of neurotoxins
LO8 Describe the basic characteristics of the immune system
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
BC2001 and BC 2002
 
Indicative Content
Introductory physiology
Body water, cells, tissues, systems, transport processes and bio-electric potential.
Nerve physiology.
Central Nervous system.
Muscle Physiology
n/a
Haematology and Immunology
n/a
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework20.00%
End of Module Formal Examination80.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Multiple Choice Questions % of Total Mark 20
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8
Assessment Description
n/a
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 80
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Final Examination

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact For 6 weeks Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 3.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 3.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Fox. Human Physiology.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_SBISC_8 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Biomedical Science 3 Mandatory