Module Details

Module Code: BIOL7025
Title: Cell and Tissue Structure
Long Title: Mammalian Cell and Tissue Structure (UCC module AN2004)
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2009/10 ( September 2009 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 4211 - Biochemistry & Cell Biology
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: The objective of this module is to achieve an understanding of basic histological techniques; cell biology; tissues; histology of major organs and systems.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Recall basic terminology on cytology and microscopy.
LO2 Identify cytological features on microscopy slides of mammalian tissue and organs.
LO3 Describe the structure and functions of the cell membrane, cellular organelles and cytoskeleton.
LO4 Outline the mechanisms involved in the transport of endogenous and foreign substances within, into and out of the cell.
LO5 Describe and illustrate the structure and specialised features of each type of epithelial tissue and connective tissue.
LO6 Describe and illustrate the histology of cartilage, bone, nerve, muscle, cardiovascular system, skin, immune system, respiratory system, digestive system, liver, spleen and pancreas, endocrine and exocrine glands, urinary system, the organs of the special senses and the male and female reproductive organs.
LO7 Name some common disorders and diseases of cartilage, bone, nerve, muscle, cardiovascular system, skin, immune system, respiratory system, digestive system, liver, spleen, pancreas, endocrine and exocrine glands, urinary system, special senses and reproductive systems.
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
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Co-requisite Modules
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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.
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Indicative Content
Indicative content
An overview of microscopy; the cell; epithelia; connective tissue; cartilage; bone; nerve; muscle; cardiovascular system; skin; immune system; respiratory system; digestive system; liver, spleen and pancreas; endocrine glands; exocrine glands; urinary system; special senses; male and female reproductive systems.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework10.00%
End of Module Formal Examination90.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 1 Learning Outcomes 2
Assessment Description
Laboratory Report
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 90
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5,6,7
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 3 lectures a week for 6 weeks Every Week 3.00 3
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact No Description Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Anatomy Department, UCC. “HISTOLOGY MANUAL”.
  • Young & Wheath. Wheater’s Functional Histology, 4th. Elsevier, Churchill Livingstone.
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