Human physiology 2600-S1-CM-FCZ

The following topics will be covered in the lecture:
elementary and integrative functions of the nervous system, functional organization of the nervous system; neurobiology of emotion and perception; overview of physiological systems, changes in the functioning of the organism when homeostasis is disturbed, in particular the integrated response to physical exertion, exposure to high and low temperature, stress
Laboratory classes are devoted to the following topics covering basic physiological processes and mechanisms of human functioning: physiology of the nervous system (membrane potentials, physiology of the senses, sensation), muscle work, the heart and the circulatory system (the student will become familiar with the effects of exercise on the work of the circulatory system, will perform simple functional tests to assess the human body as a system of stable regulation (stress tests, exercise tests), in addition, will determine the functional changes occurring in the circulatory system as a result of changes in body position and under the influence of exercise, will perform ECG testing and measurement of blood pressure; hormonal regulation of glucose levels in the blood.

Total student workload

1. The time of classes conducted with the participation of instructors: 10 hours of lecture + 20 hours of laboratory + 20 hours of consultation i.e. 50 contact hours 2. The time devoted to self-study of a student: 10 hours 3. The time required to prepare for assessment and grading: 15 hours Total student workload: 75 hours e.i. 3 ECTS

Learning outcomes - knowledge

The student W1:explains the mechanisms of human body functioning K_W03, K_W08; W2: explains relationships and (inter)dependencies between structure and function at the organismal and suborganismal level in relation to individual parts of the human body K_W03, K_W08; W3: defines the terms: regulatory systems, and negative and positive feedback in physiology and pathology K_W08; W4: indicates appropriate methods for studying functions at different organizational levels K_W04; W5: has knowledge about the influence of the environment on human functioning K_W11.

Learning outcomes - skills

U1: knows how to use the available research technique in order to realize the assumptions of the experiment K_U04 U2: uses knowledge of physiology in the analysis of biological needs of humans K_U03; U3: applies basic measurement techniques of functional physical and chemical parameters used in physiological research K_U05; U4: uses qualitative and quantitative methods to assess the physiological state of the human organism K_U5; U5: uses a computer to the extent necessary to search for information, communicate, organise and initially analyze data, prepare reports and present results K_U08.

Learning outcomes - social competencies

K1: understands the necessity of broadening biological knowledge within the scope useful in their profession K_K01 K2: understands the necessity of knowledge sharing, rationally and critically approaches the information obtained from scientific literature, the Internet and other sources of mass media, as well as common beliefs related to physiological and pathological processes in human organism K_K06.

Teaching methods

Lecture: expository method: multimedia presentation Laboratory exercises: theoretical introduction and discussion of experiments - multimedia presentation; experimental part Inquiry methods: - laboratory method, - working with computer software, - experiment demonstration (videos) Students perform experiments and measurements on preparations and on themselves in 2-person teams with the use of the didactic system Lab Tutor.

Observation/demonstration teaching methods

- display

Expository teaching methods

- informative (conventional) lecture

Exploratory teaching methods

- seminar
- observation
- practical
- experimental

Type of course

compulsory course

Prerequisites

none

Course coordinators

Justyna Rogalska

Assessment criteria

Assessment methods:
Lecture: credit colloquium (test and open questions, if the colloquium is not passed in the first term the student is entitled/ authorized to one improvement). W1-W5, U2, K1, K2
Laboratory:
assessment of current preparation (input tests), W1
evaluation of experiments performed during the classes U1-U5
report on the performed experiments U5, K2,
mid-semester written check-ups W1-W5, U2, K1, K2

Assessment criteria:
Pass mark based on the written colloquium:
dst (sufficient) from 51%
dst plus (sufficient plus) from 61%.
db (good) - from 71%
db plus (good plus) from 81%
Bdb (very good) from 91%

A credit for the lecture: a positive mark for the final test
Evaluation criteria: the required threshold for a sufficient grade - 55-60%, sufficient plus - 61-70%, good - 71-80%, good plus 81-90%, very good - 91-100% .

Practical placement

N/A

Bibliography

- Ganong's Review of Medical Physiology, Kim E. Barrett, Susan M. Barman, Heddwen L. Brooks, Jason X.-J. Yuan; McGraw Hill / Medical; 26th edition (January 21, 2019)
- James W. Kalat, Biological Psychology; ‎2018 Cengage Learning

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