Basic Sciences: Physiology
1855-P1-NPFA-S1L
Classes conducted in the form of lectures and exercises. The subject of the lectures are issues related to the physiology of organs and systems of the human body with particular emphasis on the physiology of the cardiovascular system, respiratory system and nervous system.
In the exercises, students acquire practical skills using modern methods, i.e., virtual physiology software, interactive animations or auscultation trainers.
In addition, such teaching tools are used as:
- rehearsals or physiological tests on a living person,
- practical skills cards,
- medical simulations at the Medical Simulation Center.
Teaching human physiology in a medical simulation setting enables comprehensive improvement of basic skills in clinical physiology and teaches the basics of clinical reasoning.
Total student workload
Study hours involving teacher participation and involving individual student work – self study:
- lectures – 20 hours
- tutorials – 50 hours
70 h = 2,8 ECTS
Of which 0.4 ECTS (10 h of lectures) will be accomplished in in distance learning.
Study hours involving individual student work – self study:
- reading literature – 10 hours
- preparation for exam/exam – 10 hours
- preparation for tests – 10 hours
30 h = 1,2 ECTS
Total: 100 hours (4 ECTS)
Learning outcomes - knowledge
Lectures:
In terms of knowledge, the student knows and understands:
W1. electrophysiological processes in the nervous system - A.W2.
W2. neurohormonal regulation of physiological processes - A.W2.
W3. the concept of homeostasis and the role of negative and positive feedback in maintaining homeostasis - A.W5. W4. the involvement of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems in maintaining homeostasis - A.W3.
W5. water-electrolyte and acid-base balance and understands their role in maintaining homeostasis - A.W3.
W6.physiology of the nervous system, endocrine system, cardiovascular system, respiratory system, gastrointestinal system, renal physiology, and blood physiology - A.W4.
Tutorials:
In terms of knowledge, the student knows and understands:
W1. electrophysiological processes in the nervous system - A.W2.
W2. neurohormonal regulation of physiological processes - A.W2.
W3. the concept of homeostasis and the role of negative and positive feedback in maintaining homeostasis - A.W5. W4. the involvement of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems in maintaining homeostasis - A.W3.
W5. water-electrolyte and acid-base balance and understands their role in maintaining homeostasis - A.W3.
W6. physiology of the nervous system, endocrine system, cardiovascular system, respiratory system, gastrointestinal system, renal physiology, and blood physiology - A.W4.
Learning outcomes - skills
Lectures:
In terms of skills, the student is able to:
U1. Describes changes in the functioning of the organism in a situation of disruption of homeostasis, and in particular determines its integrated response to physical exertion, loss of blood or water, sudden verticalization - A.U2
Tutorials:
In terms of skills, the student is able to:
U1. describes the changes in the functioning of the organism in a situation of disruption of homeostasis, and in particular determines its integrated response to physical exertion, loss of blood or water, sudden verticalization - A.U2.
U2. performs simple functional tests to assess the human body: exercise tests, spirometry test) and interprets numerical data on basic physiological variables - A.U2.
Learning outcomes - social competencies
Lectures:
In terms of social attitudes, the student is ready:
K1. to consult experts in case of misunderstanding of issues and difficulties in solving a problem - K.5.
K2. to recognize his/her own limitations in terms of knowledge, skills and social competences and performs a self-assessment of educational needs - K.7.
Tutorials:
In terms of social competence, the student is ready to:
K1. consult experts in case of misunderstanding of issues and difficulties in solving a problem - K.05.
K2. recognize his/her own limitations in knowledge, skills and social competence and performs self-assessment of educational needs - K.07.
Teaching methods
informative lecture
problem lecture
didactic discussion
case analysis
Prerequisites
Knowledge of human physiology in the scope of secondary school
Course coordinators
Assessment criteria
Theoretical exam: W1-W6, U1-U2
Additional information
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