Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description

Normal Physiology

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
CFUBK_009
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Normal Physiology
ECTS
6.00
Target Audience
Medical Services
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor
Structure Unit Manager
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.The student will know: what is the normal function of organs, how to distinguish it from abnormal and how to influence the organ to normalize its function. Recognize abnormal indicators of body functions.

Skills

1.The student will be able to: apply theoretical knowledge and the most frequently used examination methods, for example – pulse palpation, arterial blood pressure measurement. Will focus on the most commonly used examination methods, such as electrocardiography, blood tests, etc.

Competences

1.The student will know and learn to evaluate the most frequently used examination methods, such as pulse palpation, arterial blood pressure measurement. Will know the most common health disorders and causes of death in Latvia and in the world.

Assessment

Individual work

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Individual work

-
-
In independent work, students learn practical skills, familiarize themselves with health assessment methods, perform calculations and data processing independently. The task is to strengthen theoretical knowledge, to learn the methodology of assessing the functions of an individual's organism. 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

-
-
Knowledge of factual material. Written exam in the form of a test.

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

General physiology
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

General physiology
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Heart physiology
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Heart physiology
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Heart physiology
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Heart physiology
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Circulatory physiology
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Circulatory physiology
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Circulatory physiology
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Circulatory physiology
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Circulatory physiology
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Circulatory physiology
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Blood physiology
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Blood physiology
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Pulmonary physiology
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Pulmonary physiology
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 2
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Digestive physiology
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Digestive physiology
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Physiology of metabolism
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Physiology of metabolism
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Muscle physiology
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Muscle physiology
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Endocrine physiology
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Endocrine physiology
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Nerve physiology
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Nerve physiology
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Nerve physiology
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Nerve physiology
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Physiology of excretory organs
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Physiology of excretory organs
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Physiology of adaptation
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Physiology of adaptation
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

L. Aberberga-Augškalne, O. Koroļova. Fizioloģija ārstiem. 2021: 491.

2.

Kim E. Barrett, Susan M. Barman, Scott Boitano, Heddwen L. Brooks Ganong's Review of Medical Physiology. 2019: 726.

Additional Reading

1.

L. S. Costanzo. Physiology. 2022: 354.

2.

A. C. Guyton and John E. Hall. Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiolog, 2021: 1104.

Other Information Sources

1.

Schmidt R. F., Lang F., Heckmann M. Physiologie des Menschen mit Pathophysiologie. 2007, 31. Aufl., XXI, 979 S., Springer, Berlin