Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Physiology and Pathophysiology
Course Code
LF_356
Branch of Science
Biological sciences; Environmental biotechnology; Human and Animal Physiology; Medical biotechnology
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Medical Services
LQF
Level 5
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Līga Ēriksone
Structure Unit Manager
Dita Role
Structural Unit
RSU Liepāja Branch
Contacts
Liepaja, Riņķu Street 24/26, lf@rsu.lv, +371 63442118, +371 63442119, +371 63484632
About Study Course
Objective
To provide knowledge about the structural elements of the body, their functions and regulatory mechanisms. To develop an understanding of the nature and expression of diverse physiological processes that are realised in interaction with the external environment. To pay special attention to the principles of the muscular and nervous system, as well as to the examination of the life-sustaining systems, to understand the regulation of the parameters of breathing, blood circulation, excretory system and the pathological process thereof.
Preliminary Knowledge
Human anatomy, biology.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.As a result of completing the study course, the student acquires basic knowledge of physiological processes in a living organism, principles of regulation and mechanisms thereof.
Skills
1.As a result of completing the study course, the student will be able to perform basic physiological measurements. To apply the acquired knowledge in the further study process. To see the differences between normal and pathological processes, evaluate them. To apply knowledge in one’s practical activity.
Competences
1.The student will be able to use the acquired theoretical and practical knowledge, skilfully explaining and demonstrating various physiological actions in natural preparations and visual aids.
Assessment
Individual work
Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.
Individual work
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Attendance of lectures and practical classes, preparation for examination (test work, colloquia) according to the content of the study course; preparation for the final examination of the study course; individual and group work; work with study materials, study literature (research, analysis); drawing up of practical work results; performance of specific tasks; preparation of presentations; attending consultations on the content of the study course.
Examination
Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.
Examination
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Testing of knowledge in the form of a short test during each practical class. Review and assessment of students’ independent work – 50%. Final test of theoretical knowledge at the end of the study course in the form of an exam – 50%.
Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Subject of physiology and basic concepts characterising the science, functions of cell plasmalemma, mechanisms of regulation of body functions.
EventType
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1.
Lecture
On site
Auditorium
2
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Internal environment and homeostasis.
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Lecture
On site
Auditorium
2
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Nerve and muscle physiology.
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1.
Lecture
On site
Auditorium
2
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Physiology of the respiratory system.
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1.
Class/Seminar
On site
Auditorium
2
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Blood, composition, cell types, functions thereof.
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1.
Class/Seminar
On site
Auditorium
2
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Blood circulation. Formation of lymph.
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1.
Class/Seminar
On site
Auditorium
2
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Function of excretory system, renal physiology.
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1.
Class/Seminar
On site
Auditorium
2
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Subject and tasks of pathological physiology.
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1.
Lecture
On site
Auditorium
2
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General nosology.
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1.
Lecture
On site
Auditorium
2
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Typical pathological processes.
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1.
Class/Seminar
On site
Auditorium
2
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Teaching about aetiology, pathogenesis.
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1.
Class/Seminar
On site
Auditorium
2
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Teaching about disease.
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Location
Contact hours
1.
Class/Seminar
On site
Auditorium
2
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
24 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Aberberga - Augškalne L. "Fizioloģija rehabilitologiem un veselības sporta speciālistiem", Medicīnas Apgāds, 2008. (akceptējams izdevums)
2.
Ganong’s Reviews of Medical Physiology. 26th ed., 2019.
Additional Reading
1.
L. Aberberga-Augškalne, O. Koroļova. Fizioloģija ārstiem. SIA Medicīnas apgāds, 2021.
2.
K .E. Barrett, S. M. Barman, S. Boitano, H. Brooks. Ganong's Review of Medical Physiology. 26th ed. LANGE Basic Science, 2019.
3.
Banasik J.L., Emerson R.J. Pathophysiology. 2019
4.
Huether S.E. Understanding Pathophysiology, 2019.