Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Normal Physiology
Course Code
CFUBK_089
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Normal Physiology
ECTS
9.00
Target Audience
Dentistry
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Maija Rumaka
Structure Unit Manager
Pēteris Tretjakovs
Structural Unit
Department of Human Physiology and Biochemistry
Contacts
Riga, 16 Dzirciema Street, cfbk@rsu.lv, +371 67061550
About Study Course
Objective
The aim of the course is to provide knowledge of functions of various body systems and their regulatory mechanisms and to provide skills to use this knowledge for solving medical problems in the framework of the speciality.
Preliminary Knowledge
Knowledge of biology, physics, chemistry and human anatomy.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.On successful course completion the student will be able to: • list main functions of different organs and organ systems; • explain delivery mechanisms of various organism functions; • analyse cause and effect relationships in the processes occurring in the human body; • describe regulatory mechanisms occurring in the organism; • list and define various parameters that characterise functions of the organism; • differentiate hierarchy levels of regulatory mechanisms.
Skills
1.On successful course completion the student will be able to: • prepare a person for application of a specific method of investigation; • choose the most appropriate method of investigation for evaluation of the body functions; • calculate or find the normal values of the most important parameters that characterise functions of the human body; • identify and measure the most important physiological parameters; • differentiate correct results of measurements and recordings from artefacts; • recognise results of functional investigation methods that indicate healthy organism function.
Competences
1.On successful course completion the student will be able to: • integrate individual knowledge and skills in a global view of the whole human body; • use acquired knowledge and skills in studies of specialised/clinical courses.
Assessment
Individual work
|
Title
|
% from total grade
|
Grade
|
|---|---|---|
|
1.
Individual work |
-
|
-
|
|
• to study regularly, independently and critically accordingly to the curriculum and programme of the study course;
• to complete the tasks at appropriate quality and submit in a timely manner the results for evaluation.
For every practical assignment the student independently forms a protocol accordingly to the set tasks and uploads it in e-studies until the set dates.
Some of the assigned tasks do not require for them to be uploaded in e-studies, then independent work involves – to answer questions in e-studies in a form of structured tasks.
Each of these tasks will be assessed accordingly to the quality of work. If the assessment is negative, mistakes and discrepancies must be corrected and the task handed in once again, by observing the set dates for that.
In order to evaluate the quality of the study course as a whole, the student must fill out the study course evaluation questionnaire on the Student Portal.
|
||
Examination
|
Title
|
% from total grade
|
Grade
|
|---|---|---|
|
1.
Examination |
-
|
-
|
|
• Students' participation in practical classes;
• Evaluation of students' knowledge and skills in practical classes;
• Evaluation of students' knowledge and skills in lab protocols;
• Evaluation of students' knowledge and skills in colloquia (student can take a colloquium only if all protocols before the particular colloquium are accepted) – student should pass all colloquia in the study course with the successful grade;
• Evaluation of students' knowledge and skills in the exam. Exam grade is applied only for students who have passed all course colloquia with successful grades. Exam grade is cumulative. The mean colloquium percentage from all successful course colloquia is calculated; 1% is added to it for each colloquium that is done successfully during the scheduled colloquium class. The final percentage is expressed as grade according the 10-point scale described in learning outcomes assessment system in the RSU Academic regulations.
|
||
Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Cell physiology.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Membrane potentials and conduction of impulses in nerve fibers.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Synaptic transmission.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Physiology of skeletal muscles.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Physiology of skeletal muscles.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Smooth muscles. Reflexes.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Autonomic nervous system.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Central nervous system functions.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Integrative functions of the central nervous system.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Integrative functions of the central nervous system.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Sensory systems.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Sensory systems.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Blood physiology.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Laboratory
|
3
|
Topics
|
Cell physiology.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Laboratory
|
3
|
Topics
|
Impulse conduction in nerve fibers and between cells. Signal processing in the central nervous system.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Laboratory
|
3
|
Topics
|
Skeletal muscles.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Laboratory
|
3
|
Topics
|
Smooth muscles. Reflexes. The simplest motor functions.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Laboratory
|
3
|
Topics
|
Autonomic functions.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
3
|
Topics
|
1. colloquium.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Laboratory
|
3
|
Topics
|
Integrative functions of the central nervous system I. Motor functions.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Laboratory
|
3
|
Topics
|
Integrative functions of the central nervous system II.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Laboratory
|
3
|
Topics
|
Sensory systems I.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Laboratory
|
3
|
Topics
|
Sensory systems II.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Laboratory
|
3
|
Topics
|
Blood physiology.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
3
|
Topics
|
2. colloquium
|
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
6.00
Contact hours:
60 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 2
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Physiology of the heart.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Blood flow hydrodynamics. Arteries and veins.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Blood flow in blood vessels.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Regional blood flow. Respiration.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Physiology of respiration.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Hormonal regulation.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Hormonal regulation.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Physiology of the digestive system.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Physiology of the digestive system.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Metabolism. Thermoregulation.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Water balance. Functions of kidneys.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Laboratory
|
3
|
Topics
|
Physiology of cardiac muscle cells
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Laboratory
|
3
|
Topics
|
Cardiac cycle and regulation of then heart function.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Laboratory
|
3
|
Topics
|
Blood flow hydrodynamics. Arteries and veins.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Laboratory
|
3
|
Topics
|
Microcirculation. Regulation of blood flow.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Laboratory
|
3
|
Topics
|
Physiology of the respiration.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
3
|
Topics
|
3. colloquium.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Laboratory
|
3
|
Topics
|
Hormonal regulation I.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Laboratory
|
3
|
Topics
|
Hormonal regulation II. Physiology of digestion I.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Laboratory
|
3
|
Topics
|
Physiology of digestion II.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Laboratory
|
3
|
Topics
|
Metabolism. Thermoregulation.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Laboratory
|
3
|
Topics
|
Water balance. Functions of kidneys.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
3
|
Topics
|
4. colloquium
|
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
60 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Costanzo, L. S., 2022. Physiology. 7th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier. ClinicalKey. Available from: https://www.clinicalkey.com
Additional Reading
1.
Hall, J. E., 2021. Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology. 14th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier. ClinicalKey. Available from: https://www.clinicalkey.com
2.
Koeppen, B. M. and Stanton, B. A., 2023. Berne & Levy Physiology. 7th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier. ClinicalKey. Available from: https://www.clinicalkey.com
3.
Boron W. F. and Boulpaep E. L. 2016. Medical physiology, 3rd ed. Elsevier Available from: https://www.clinicalkey.com
4.
Mulroney S.E., Myers A.K. 2025 Netter's Essential Physiology. 3rd ed. Available from: https://www.clinicalkey.com
5.
Barrett K. E., Barman S. M., et. at. 2019 Ganong's Review of Medical Physiology, 26e McGraw-Hill Education Available from https://accessmedicine-mhmedical-com
Other Information Sources
1.
Lecture materials, materials in e-studies, links to web resources.