Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Physiology (Biochemistry, Biophysics)
Course Code
LF_124
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Normal Physiology
ECTS
6.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 5
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Solvita Smilgzieda
Structure Unit Manager
Dita Role
Structural Unit
RSU Liepāja Branch
Contacts
Liepaja, Riņķu iela 24/26, lf@rsu.lv, +371 63442118, +371 63442119, +371 63484632
About Study Course
Objective
To form an understanding of physiology and pathology as a science, identifying the physiological processes taking place in the body, to understand their mutual integration. To promote the understanding of pathological processes from the point of view of normal physiology, its deviations from the norm. To acquire an understanding of the structure and function of the human body at the molecular level, the role of physics in medicine and to provide knowledge of the main issues of general biophysics and biochemistry.
Preliminary Knowledge
Biology, anatomy, physics and chemistry.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.As a result of mastering the study course, students are able to define and tell about the physiological processes in the human body, molecular mechanisms, their course, to explain the processes of biochemistry and biophysics.
Skills
1.As a result of mastering the study course, students are able to evaluate and explain the physiological processes of the organism, describe the physical effects of the surrounding world on the human body and protection from undesirable effects.
Competences
1.As a result of mastering the study course, students are able to evaluate and substantiate the course of the body's physiological processes, integrate their knowledge and skills in specific health problem assessment situations.
Assessment
Individual work
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Students' independent work includes regular (before each lecture) work with recommended literature and lecture material.
During the study semester, each student must develop a PowerPoint presentation on a specific topic within the framework of group work, by prior agreement with the lecturer.
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Examination
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In the study process, students' knowledge is assessed with a grade in the 10-point system, considering a grade not lower than 4 points to be positive, or a two-part grade "passed" – "failed". The knowledge test takes place in each lesson, in the form of tests, multi-answer tests, PowerPoint presentations, discussions - 50%. At the end of the study course – exam -50%.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Physiology as a science, physiology of irritated tissues
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Blood and hematopoietic physiology, hemodynamics
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Blood and hematopoietic physiology, hemodynamics
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Blood and hematopoietic physiology, hemodynamics
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Cardiovascular physiology
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Cardiovascular physiology
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Cardiovascular physiology
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Cardiovascular physiology
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Digestive physiology
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Digestive physiology
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Digestive physiology
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Renal physiology
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Renal physiology
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Renal physiology
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Muscle physiology
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Muscle physiology
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Muscle physiology
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Respiratory physiology
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Respiratory physiology
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Respiratory physiology
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Physiology of the endocrine system
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Physiology of the endocrine system
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Physiology of the endocrine system
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Physiology of sensor systems
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Physiology of sensor systems
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Physiology of sensor systems
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Physiology of central NS and vegetative NS
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Physiology of central NS and vegetative NS
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Physiology of central NS and vegetative NS
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Physiology of central NS and vegetative NS
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Physiology of central NS and vegetative NS
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Physiology of central NS and vegetative NS
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
6.00
Contact hours:
64 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
L. Aberberga-Augškalne, O. Koraļova – Fizioloģija ārstiem, „Medicīnas apgāds”, 2021.
2.
L. Aberberga-Augškalne, O. Koraļova – Fizioloģija rehabilotologiem un veselības sporta speciālistiem, „Medicīnas apgāds”, 2008. (akceptējams izdevums)
3.
A. Valtneris – Cilvēka fizioloģija, „Zvaigzne ABC”, 2018.
4.
Apinis P. Cilvēks. Anatomija, fizioloģija, patoloģijas pamati. SIA "Nacionālais Medicīnas apgāds", SIA "Apgāds Jāņa sēta", 1998. (akceptējams izdevums)
Additional Reading
1.
Robbins and Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease. ClinicalKey, 2021., 10th ed.
2.
R.K. Murray et al. Harper's illustrated biochemistry. 31st ed. (Prentice Hall Inc., 2018).
3.
P. Davidovits. Physics in Biology and Medicine. Academic Press, 2008 (3rd ed.).
4.
G. Benedek, F. Villars. Physics with Illustrative Examples from Medicine and Biology. - Springer, 2000.
5.
S. Amador Kane. Introduction to Physics in Modern Medicine. - Taylor & Francis, 2009.
6.
D. Giancoli. Physics: Principles with Applications. - Prentice Hall, 2016.
Other Information Sources
1.
L. Stryer, J.M. Berg, J.L. Tymoczko. Biochemistry (8th ed.); 1100 pages, W.H. Freeman Publ. 2015