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Learning Objectives:
1. To gain an understanding of the endocrine system and the basic biology of hormones, their signalling pathways and their biological actions
2. To appreciate the importance of the hypothalamus-pituitary axis in the regulation of our hormonal systems
3. To gain an understanding of the physiology of the normal functioning endocrine organs including the pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal glands as well as the ovaries, testes and pancreas
4. To comprehend the underlying pathologies of endocrine diseases including hyper/hypofunction of the various glands
5. To gain a comprehensive understanding as to the pathogenesis of type 1 and type 2 diabetes and current therapeutic strategies used to treat these disorders
6. To understand the physiology of the reproductive cycle from puberty to menopause and appreciate the complex functions of the ovaries and testes
7. To learn the current pharmacological agents in use for the treatment of pituitary & adrenal diseases, thyroid hormone disorders, parathyroid and calcium disorders and diabetes.
8. To gain insight into the patient’s experience living with diabetes and the impact of various insulin formulations on quality of life.
9. To engage with continuous professional development platform to help support your learning in the subject of endocrinology (continuous assessment 1).
10. To enhance critical thinking skills by engaging with the scientific literature relating to a specific endocrine-related topic and explaining your interpretation of the literature in a manner understandable to a patient (continuous assessment 2).
The following topics are covered within this module:
Principles of endocrinology
Physiology and pathology of the hormonal systems (adrenal, parathyroid, reproductive and pancreas glands). It is expected that students will understand the symptoms and causes of hypo and hyperfunction of the various endocrine glands.
The aetiology and treatment of obesity and diabetes is covered in depth in this module.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 27 |
Specified Learning Activities | 8 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 65 |
Total | 100 |
Students wishing to register for this module as an elective must please contact the module co-coordinator.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Presentation: A group oral presentation based on an endocrine-related news article will be presented in groups of 5. | Varies over the Trimester | n/a | Graded | No | 15 |
Examination: End of semester exit examination - multiple choice component consisting of 40 MCQs. | 2 hour End of Trimester Exam | No | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 56 |
Continuous Assessment: BMJ tutorial PDFs x2 | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Graded | No | 5 |
Examination: End of semester exit exam - SAQ component. Choice of one out of two SAQs. |
2 hour End of Trimester Exam | No | Graded | No | 24 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Spring | Yes - 2 Hour |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Online automated feedback
Online automated feedback is provided to students when attempting the BMJ tutorials - students must score 70% to achieve the BMJ certificates but can take the test multiple times with feedback in between attempts. Formative assessments on brightspace will incorporate automated feedback for students on the various topics covered over the course of the module. Group feedback will be provided through brightspace after the group presentation upon request. A formative feedback session prior to the exit exam will provide students with a better understanding of the expectations of the exit exam. Feedback to students after the exit exam can be provided upon request.
Name | Role |
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Dr Paul Crossey | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Nicolas Deseez | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Tom Flanagan | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Peter Holloway | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Tutorial | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 10 | Fri 13:00 - 13:50 |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 8 | Fri 13:00 - 13:50 |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 8 | Fri 16:00 - 16:50 |
Tutorial | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 10 | Mon 08:00 - 08:50 |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 | Mon 09:00 - 09:50 |
Tutorial | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 10, 11, 12 | Mon 09:00 - 09:50 |
Tutorial | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 10 | Mon 14:00 - 14:50 |
Tutorial | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 12 | Mon 16:00 - 16:50 |
Tutorial | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 11 | Thurs 13:00 - 13:50 |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 9 | Thurs 15:00 - 15:50 |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 3, 8, 9 | Thurs 16:00 - 16:50 |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 6 | Thurs 16:00 - 17:50 |
Tutorial | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 11 | Tues 11:00 - 11:50 |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 9 | Tues 13:00 - 13:50 |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 | Wed 09:00 - 09:50 |
Tutorial | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 10, 11, 12 | Wed 09:00 - 09:50 |
Tutorial | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 10, 12 | Wed 13:00 - 13:50 |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 8, 9 | Wed 13:00 - 13:50 |
Tutorial | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 12 | Wed 14:00 - 14:50 |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 4, 5 | Wed 14:00 - 14:50 |
Tutorial | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 10 | Wed 17:00 - 17:50 |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 4 | Wed 17:00 - 17:50 |