Module: Biochemistry and Cell Biology

Module Specifications..

Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Biochemistry and Cell Biology
Module Code	NS133
School	38
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Keith Rochfort Semester 2: Keith Rochfort Autumn: Keith Rochfort
Module Teachers	Patricia Johnson Keith Rochfort
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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Description

The aim of this module is designed to enable the student to develop an understanding of the basic structure and function of human cells and how they communicate to form tissues, organs and organ systems.

Learning Outcomes

1. Appreciate the structure and function of human cells.
2. Demonstrate an ability to distinguish between Human Eukaryotic cells and Prokaryotic cells.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the major macromolecules in the body and provide a knowledge of the building blocks of carbohydrates, fats, nucleic acids and proteins
4. Identify the major organelles in the cell and consider their role in the provision of energy, structure etc., to the organism
5. Appreciate the nature and behaviour of heredity determinants
6. Demonstrate a knowledge of how cells amalgamate to form tissues
7. Appreciate the four major tissue types in the body.
8. Exhibit an understanding of the fundamentals of medical microbiology

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	30	No Description
Independent Study	78	Associated reading and online resources
Online activity	2	MCQ quiz
Online activity	5	Viewing online videos
Tutorial	10	Tutorial
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

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Cell Biology and Biochemistry

Human Genetics

Tissue

Functional characteristics of blood

Structural and functional organisation of the Human Body

Medical Microbiology

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	10%	Examination Weight	90%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Loop Quiz	n/a	10%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement Type
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
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Freeman S. Biological Science, Pearson, Prentice Hall Resources: 2016, Biological Science, 6th, Chapters 3-9,11,12,15,28-35, Prentice Hall, 978-032184180

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

AFU	Age Friendly University Programme
BHS	Bachelor of Science in Health & Society
BNCG	BSc in Children's & General Nursing
BNGN	BSc in Nursing (General)
BNID	BSc in Nursing (Intellectual Disability)
BNPY	BSc in Nursing (Mental Health)

Date of Last Revision

30-JAN-12

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