Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Bio-Medical Aspects of Human Functioning
Course Code
REK_178
Branch of Science
Biological sciences; Environmental biotechnology; Medical biotechnology
ECTS
6.00
Target Audience
Psychology
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Emīlija Reimane
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 systematic idea of the structure and functions of the human body;
• To form an understanding of human being as a unified system, its interaction with the environment;
• To acquire knowledge about the functions and regulatory mechanisms of the human body, as well as to get an idea of the main pathological processes, the aetiology and pathogenesis of the most common diseases;
• To acquire knowledge about health promotion, disease prevention and the ability to apply this knowledge in solving problems within one’s specialty.
Preliminary Knowledge
Biology according to the secondary school curriculum.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.After mastering the study course (module) the student will be able to describe the concept of human health; to explain health promotion and prevention measures in cases of the most common diseases; to describe the organisation and financing system of health care; to describe the structure and main functions of the normal cardiovascular system, respiratory and nervous systems, as well as to explain the most common disorders of these systems; will be able to explain such pathological processes as inflammation, hypoxia, tumours, stress, fever, diabetes, dementia.
Skills
1.As a result of the studies, the student will be able to apply knowledge about health promotion and disease prevention within their competence in very general terms; will be able to use the understanding of the functions of the human body and their disorders to solve socio-medical problems within the team in a very general way; will be able to apply care and assistance methods for people with mobility impairments.
Competences
1.As a result of the studies, the student will be able to analyse the bodily functions necessary for human functioning and their disorders, in the context of disability; will be able to plan and develop solutions to socio-medical problems within the team, according to their specialty.
Assessment
Individual work
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For each class, the student has to review the previously acquired material, writing a nutrition diary, discussions in small groups during the classes on problematic issues.
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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). A rework is an essay about a lesson.
Examination 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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Osteoporosis.
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Health and disease. Science-based medicine.
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Digestive system.
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Morphological and functional unity of the organism.
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Circulatory system: blood, heart, arteries, capillaries, veins. Large and small circles of blood.
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Circulatory system: blood, heart, arteries, capillaries, veins. Large and small circles of blood.
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The concept of homeostasis and immunity of the body’s internal environment. Lymphatic system: lymph, lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes.
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Regulation. Structural and functional division of the nervous system. Central nervous system.
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Peripheral nervous system. Endocrine system.
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Methods for functional evaluation of the nervous system.
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Methods for functional evaluation of the nervous system.
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Reproductive system - infections. HPV. HIV
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General senses of the body. Special senses: touch, taste, smell.
Sight. Structure of the eye, visual pathways, visual centres.
Hearing and body’s balance. Structure of the ear, auditory and vestibular pathways, centres.
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General senses of the body. Special senses: touch, taste, smell.
Sight. Structure of the eye, visual pathways, visual centres.
Hearing and body’s balance. Structure of the ear, auditory and vestibular pathways, centres.
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General senses of the body. Special senses: touch, taste, smell.
Sight. Structure of the eye, visual pathways, visual centres.
Hearing and body’s balance. Structure of the ear, auditory and vestibular pathways, centres.
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Conceptual notions of metabolism. Thermoregulation.
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Methods for assessing the functional state of respiration. Breathing and emotional state.
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Respiratory and digestive system. Structure, functions, development.
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Kidneys and urinary system. Structure, functions and development.
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Reproduction. Reproductive system organs. Structure, functions and development.
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Health and health-related quality of life. ICF. Universal design
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Health and health-related quality of life. ICF. Universal design
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Health, norm, pathology. Definitions of health, norm, pathology, explanations. Causes of health differences, main groups of factors influencing health. Individual and population health. Interaction of an organism and environment. Differences between an ailment, illness and disease. Impairment, disability and helplessness. The psychological burden of the disease on patients.
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Health promotion and prevention.
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Health promotion and prevention.
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Tumors. Screening in Latvia, prevention.
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The biological basis of the unity of body and psyche.
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Characterisation of the highest functions of the nervous system and research methods. Perceptions of the interrelation of brain function, psyche, thinking, intelligence and consciousness, as well as its disorders.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
6.00
Contact hours:
56 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
PART-TIME
Part 1
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Auditorium
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Methods for functional evaluation of the nervous system.
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Auditorium
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Topics
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General senses of the body. Special senses: touch, taste, smell.
Sight. Structure of the eye, visual pathways, visual centres.
Hearing and body’s balance. Structure of the ear, auditory and vestibular pathways, centres.
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Auditorium
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Topics
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General senses of the body. Special senses: touch, taste, smell.
Sight. Structure of the eye, visual pathways, visual centres.
Hearing and body’s balance. Structure of the ear, auditory and vestibular pathways, centres.
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Auditorium
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Health and health-related quality of life. ICF. Universal design
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Health promotion and prevention.
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Characterisation of the highest functions of the nervous system and research methods. Perceptions of the interrelation of brain function, psyche, thinking, intelligence and consciousness, as well as its disorders.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
6.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Apinis, P. (1998). Cilvēks: Anatomija, fizioloģija, patoloģijas pamati: [māc. līdz.] / Pēteris Apinis ; red. Maija Šetlere. Rīga: Nacionālais Medicīnas apg.: Apg. Jāņa sēta.
2.
Netter, F. (2011). Atlas of human anatomy / Frank H. Netter. (5th ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Saunders/Elsevier.
3.
Aberberga-Augškalne L. (2008). Fizioloģija rehabilitologiem un veselības sporta speciālistiem. “Medicīnas apgāds”, 270 lpp.
Additional Reading
1.
RSU Bibliotēkas elektroniskās datu bāzes (e-grāmatas un publikācijas citējamos avotos)
2.
Marieb, E., & Hoehn, K. (2016). Human anatomy & physiology / Elaine N.Marieb, Katja Hoehn. (10th ed.; Global ed.).
3.
Sobotta, Paulsen, Waschke, Sobotta, et.al. (2011). Sobotta atlas of human anatomy. (15th ed., English version with Latin nomenclature / edited by F. Paulsen and J. Waschke ; translated by T. Klonisch and S. Hombach-Klonisch. ed.). München: Urban & Fischer/Elsevier.
4.
Morton, D., Albertine, K., & Foreman, K. (2011). Gross anatomy: The big picture (1st ed., McGraw-Hill's AccessAnesthesiology). New York: McGraw-Hill Education LLC.
5.
Naidoo, J., & Wills, J. (2009). Foundations for health promotion / Jennie Naidoo, Jane Wills. (3rd ed., Public health and health promotion practice). Edinburgh; New York: Baillière Tindall/Elsevier.
6.
Bartholomew Eldredge, L. (2016). Planning Health Promotion Programs : An Intervention Mapping Approach / L. Kay Bartholomew Eldredge, Christine M. Markham, Robert A.C. Ruiter, et.al. (4th ed., Jossey-Bass Public Health).
Other Information Sources
1.
www.pvo.lv
2.
www.who.com