Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Biomedical Aspects of Human Functioning
Course Code
REK_151
Branch of Science
Biological sciences; Environmental biotechnology; Medical biotechnology
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Social Welfare and Social Work
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Agnese Simsone
Structure Unit Manager
Liāna Deklava
Structural Unit
Department of Rehabilitation
Contacts
Riga, 26a Anninmuizas boulevard, rk@rsu.lv, +371 20271291
About Study Course
Objective
To get a general idea of the structure and functions of the human body, regulation mechanisms of the human body, as well as the main pathological processes, etiology and pathogenesis of the most common disoders. To provide knowledge on health promotion, disease prevention and the ability to apply this knowledge in problem solving within the scope of speciality.
Preliminary Knowledge
Biology according to high school curriculum.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Describe the normal structure and main functions of the following systems – musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, nervous, endocrine, digestive, reproductive, urinary. Explain the most common disorders in these systems. Explain pathological processes such as inflammation, hypoxia, tumor, stress, fever, pain. Describe health promotion and prevention of most common diseases.
Skills
1.Choose and apply strategies to promote health and prevent the most common diseases in their clients within the competence of the social worker. Use understanding of the structure, functions and disorders of human body in solving professional tasks and making decisions within the competence of a social worker.
Competences
1.Analyze bodily structure and functions necessary for optimal human functioning and their disorders, in the context of disability in clients of social worker. Counselling clients make recommendations for health promotion and prevention within the competence of a social worker.
Assessment
Individual work
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Reading of compulsory bibliography and methodical materials in e-studies.
Discussions in small students groups during practical classes and lectures on a given problem / question.
Submission of independent work within the specified time period.
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Examination
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The final assessment consists of 3 categories - attendance + independent work + final exam grade.
Attendance is mandatory (the course is passed with 100% attendance).
The development takes place in the form of an essay.
Test method:
• short written tests or oral control questions after learning each topic;
• final exam: written exam.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Osteoporosis.
Health and illness.
Science-based medicine.
The techniques of science deniers.
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Auditorium
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Osteoporosis.
Health and illness.
Science-based medicine.
The techniques of science deniers.
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Auditorium
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Osteoporosis.
Health and illness.
Science-based medicine.
The techniques of science deniers.
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Auditorium
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2
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Cardiovascular system. Reproductive system.
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Auditorium
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Cardiovascular system. Reproductive system.
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Auditorium
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Cardiovascular system. Reproductive system.
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Auditorium
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Cardiovascular system. Reproductive system.
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Auditorium
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Cardiovascular system. Reproductive system.
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Structural and functional division of the nervous system. Central and peripheral nervous system.
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Structural and functional division of the nervous system. Central and peripheral nervous system.
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Auditorium
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Structural and functional division of the nervous system. Central and peripheral nervous system.
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Auditorium
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Breathing system and endocrine system.
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Auditorium
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Breathing system and endocrine system.
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Auditorium
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Urinary system.
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On site
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Auditorium
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Urinary system.
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Auditorium
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Urinary system.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
PART-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Osteoporosis.
Health and illness.
Science-based medicine.
The techniques of science deniers.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Cardiovascular system. Reproductive system.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Cardiovascular system. Reproductive system.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Cardiovascular system. Reproductive system.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Structural and functional division of the nervous system. Central and peripheral nervous system.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Structural and functional division of the nervous system. Central and peripheral nervous system.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Structural and functional division of the nervous system. Central and peripheral nervous system.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Breathing system and endocrine system.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Breathing system and endocrine system.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Urinary system.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
20 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
P. Apinis. Cilvēks. Anatomija, fizioloģija, patoloģijas pamati.
2.
R. F. Schmidt, F. Lang, M. Heckmann. Physiologie des Menshen mit Pathophysiologie. 2010, 31. Aufl., XXI, 979 S., Springer, Berlin.
3.
K. Barrett, H. Brooks, S. Boitano, S. Barman. Ganong’s Review of Medical Physiology. 23rd Edition; International Education, 2010
Additional Reading
1.
J. I. Aivars, L. Ozoliņa-Moll. Fizioloģisko funkciju regulācija cilvēku organismā. LU Akadēmiskais apgāds; 2008; 148.lpp.
2.
J. Leja, E. Pevznere. Speciālā klīniskā patoloģiskā fizioloģija. „ Zvaigzne”; 1988
3.
L. Aberberga-Augškalne, E. Āboltiņa – Āboliņa, J. Aivars, E. Gaile, A. Valtneris. Cilvēka fizioloģija. „Zvaigzne”; 1986
Other Information Sources
1.
www.pvo.lv
2.
www.who.com