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Module Specifications
Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.
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NFQ level |
8 |
Credit Rating |
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Pre-requisite |
None |
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Co-requisite |
None |
| Compatibles |
None |
| Incompatibles |
None |
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Description
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To explore how individual systems integrate, in order to regulate key physiological processes
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Learning Outcomes |
1. Explain how individual physiological systems control whole body homeostasis
2. Describe how one physiological system can control or alter the response of another
3. Describe the integrated physiological regulation of normal human function
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| Workload |
Full-time hours per semester |
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Hours |
Description |
| Independent learning time | 85 | No Description | | Lecture | 18 | No Description | | Lecturer-supervised learning (contact) | 22 | No Description | | Total Workload: 125 |
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
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None |
| Assessment Breakdown | | Continuous Assessment | % | Examination Weight | % |
| Course Work Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
| Multiple choice questions | Immunology assessment | 10% | Week 6 | | Multiple choice questions | Renal and blood vessel assessment | 15% | Week 9 | | Essay | Integrated Physiology essay | 25% | Week 12 |
| Reassessment Requirement |
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
1 = A resit is available for all components of the module
2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module
3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component |
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Indicative Reading List
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- Germann WJ, Stanfield CL.: 0, Principles of Human Physiology (2nd Edition). Pearson Benjamin Cummings.,
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Other Resources
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