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Year 3 physiology science and biomedical science

The core Physiology course in Third Year consists of four 6 ECTS units:  

Semester 1:     SI311 (Neurophysiology)
                        SI312 (Endocrinology)

Semester 2:     SI319 (Reproduction, development and aging)
                         SI314 (Integrative Physiology).


Neurophysiology (SI311)

Aims of this course
To provide students with a knowledge of the function of the mammalian nervous system including the Central Nervous System and the Special Senses.

Learning Outcomes
By the end of this unit students should appreciate the extremely complex nature of the mammalian nervous system. Specifically, the following areas will be covered:- synaptic transmission and neurotransmitters; somatosensory function; spinal reflexes; control of posture and movement; the vestibular system and balance; vision, hearing, olfaction and taste; sleep and the EEG; learning, memory and language; thermoregulation; cerebrospinal fluid, and emotions and the limbic system.

Lecture Schedule
This unit is taught in semester one only, and comprises two lectures per week
Tuesday at 11am held in the Fottrell Lecture Theatre and Friday at 12pm held in the The Colm Ó hEocha Theatre
One practical per week on Thursday afternoon at 2pm


Module Coordinators: Dr. Michelle Roche
Contributors to the course are Dr. Karen Doyle and Dr. Michelle Roche


Endocrinology (SI312)

Aim of this course
To teach students about the roles played by Endocrine system in growth, development, metabolism and stress.

Learning Outcomes
By the end of the year students should appreciate the role played in homeostasis by the mammalian endocrine system. Specifically the following areas will be covered: the hormones of the hypothalamus and pituitary; the hormonal control of calcium and phosphate metabolism; Thyroid function, Metabolism, Growth factors, control of feeding and endocrine regulation of the stress response.

Lecture Schedule
This unit is taught in semester one only, and comprises three/four lectures per week
Monday at 1pm (E212 Civil Eng), Tuesday (O’hEchoa) at 11am, Thursday (E212 Civil Eng) at 2pm and Friday (Fottrell) at 12 noon.
One practical per week on Thursday afternoon at 3pm

Module Coordinators: Dr. Michelle Roche
Contributor to the course is Dr. Michelle Roche


Practicals in semester I
There will be one practical class each week, on Thursday at 2 or 3pm.



Reproduction, Development and Aging (SI319)

Aims of this course
To provide students with knowledge of the processes involved in mammalian reproduction and also an understanding of human development as well as providing an introduction to current reproductive technologies.
    
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module students should understand the mechanism of action of steroid hormones. They should know the fundamental principles of the cell cycle and gametogenesis. They should be competent enough to discuss the hormonal and nervous control of both male reproduction and the female menstrual cycle and pregnancy. Students should know the basis of the processes of fertilization, sexual determination, and show an understanding of the complexity of factors that are important in implantation and fetal and neonatal physiology. They should know how biological processes can be adapted and controlled for research and technology such as stem cell technology.

Lecture Schedule
This unit is taught in semester two only, and comprises three to four lectures per week
Monday at 1pm, Tuesday at 11am, Thursday at 2pm and Friday at 12 noon All to take place in E212 Civil Eng
One practical per week on Thursday afternoon.

Module Coordinators: Dr. Ailish Hynes and Dr. Leo Quinlan
Contributors to the courses are Dr. A Hynes and Dr. L Quinlan     

                

Integrative Physiology (SI314)

Aim of this course
To provide students with knowledge of how various body systems interact to control specific functions.

Learning Outcomes
By the end of the year students should appreciate the complex nature of interaction between the body organ systems. Specifically the following areas will be covered: role of the immune system in disease, allergies, hypersensitivity; interaction of the nervous and endocrine systems, stress and depression; and neural and hormonal control of digestion, Exercise Physiology, Muscle Physiology, Cardiovascular Physiology.

Lecture Schedule
This unit is taught in semester two only, and comprises three lectures per week
Monday at 1pm, Tuesday at 11am and Friday 12 noon. All to take place in E212 Civil Eng
One practical per week on Thursday afternoon

Module Coordinator: Dr Amir Shafat
Contributors to the courses are Prof Antony Wheatley, Dr. Louise Horrigan, Dr Karl McCullagh, Dr Amir Shafat
    
    
Practicals in Semester II
There will be one practical class each week, on Thursday at 2pm.
 

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