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Human Anatomy and Physiology
Study Course Description
Course Description Statuss:Approved
Course Description Version:3.00
Study Course Accepted:26.01.2021 11:42:03
| Study Course Information | |||||||||
| Course Code: | SL_101 | LQF level: | Level 7 | ||||||
| Credit Points: | 4.00 | ECTS: | 6.00 | ||||||
| Branch of Science: | Clinical Medicine | Target Audience: | Life Science | ||||||
| Study Course Supervisor | |||||||||
| Course Supervisor: | Angelika Krūmiņa | ||||||||
| Study Course Implementer | |||||||||
| Structural Unit: | Statistics Unit | ||||||||
| The Head of Structural Unit: | |||||||||
| Contacts: | 23 Kapselu street, 2nd floor, Riga, statistika rsu[pnkts]lv, +371 67060897 | ||||||||
| Study Course Planning | |||||||||
| Full-Time - Semester No.1 | |||||||||
| Lectures (count) | 9 | Lecture Length (academic hours) | 2 | Total Contact Hours of Lectures | 18 | ||||
| Classes (count) | 14 | Class Length (academic hours) | 2 | Total Contact Hours of Classes | 28 | ||||
| Total Contact Hours | 46 | ||||||||
| Part-Time - Semester No.1 | |||||||||
| Lectures (count) | 9 | Lecture Length (academic hours) | 1 | Total Contact Hours of Lectures | 9 | ||||
| Classes (count) | 14 | Class Length (academic hours) | 1 | Total Contact Hours of Classes | 14 | ||||
| Total Contact Hours | 23 | ||||||||
| Study course description | |||||||||
| Preliminary Knowledge: | Knowledge of human anatomy and biology. | ||||||||
| Objective: | To facilitate the acquisition of theoretical knowledge about human normal anatomy and physiology. To give an idea of the impact of internal and external factors on the human body and its responses. To stimulate interest and understanding of epidemiology and research principles in medicine, so that the acquired knowledge serves as a basis for well-thought-out and comprehensible data analysis for a biostatistics specialist. | ||||||||
| Topic Layout (Full-Time) | |||||||||
| No. | Topic | Type of Implementation | Number | Venue | |||||
| 1 | The concept and goals of medicine. The development of medicine from prehistory to the present day. History of medicine in Latvia. | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 2 | The structure of the respiratory, digestive, urinary system and their main functions. | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 3 | Circulatory system and its main functions. Small and large circles of blood. Cardiac conduction system. Cardiac cycle. | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 4 | Endocrine organs. Glandular and diffuse endocrine systems. Hormonal axes. The most important human hormones and their effects. | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 5 | Musculoskeletal system. Bone structure and functions. Bone joints. Structure, types and functions of muscles. Contraction mechanism. | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 6 | The nervous system. The main structures of the central and peripheral nervous system, their structure and functions. Differences between somatic and autonomic nervous systems. Reflex arc. | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 7 | Female and male genital system: structure and functions. Sexual maturation. Menstrual cycle. | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 8 | Hematopoietic organs: blood cell development, functions. Blood types and Rhesus factor. | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 9 | Sensory organs: visual, auditory, olfactory, tactile and taste pathways. Basics of organ anatomy. | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 10 | Concepts of health and disease Factors affecting health. Aspects of health assessment. | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 11 | Health promotion – opportunities for disease prevention. Screening – goals, preconditions, types. Screening of pregnant women and newborns in Latvia. | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 12 | Balanced diet: proteins, carbohydrates, fats, necessary amount in calories. Undernutrition. Adiposity, its degrees. | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 13 | Reproductive health. Causes, types and treatment of infertility. Contraception. | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 14 | Addictions – definition, stages of development. Criteria for addiction syndrome. The concept of tolerance. Withdrawal syndrome. The most common addictive substances and their effects. | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 15 | Inflammation – causes, signs. Mechanism of inflammation. The concept of sepsis, MODS, septic shock. | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 16 | Allergic reaction. Causes, types of allergic reactions. Anaphylaxis and shock. First aid. | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 17 | First aid algorithm (ABCD). Medications to be used. First aid for children and newborns. | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 18 | Diurnal rhythm – physiology, regulation mechanisms. Physiology of sleep. Diurnal rhythm disorders and their manifestations. | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 19 | Heredity – basics of genetics: concepts of genotype and phenotype, DNA and RNA, Mendel’s laws. | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 20 | Types of genetic testing. Examples of congenital anomalies and mechanisms of their occurrence. | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 21 | Antibacterial therapy: classes of antibiotics, examples, indications for use and spectrum of target microorganisms, mechanism of action. | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 22 | The concept of sensitivity and resistance. | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 23 | Asphyxia – definition, classification, causes, symptoms and first aid algorithms. | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| Topic Layout (Part-Time) | |||||||||
| No. | Topic | Type of Implementation | Number | Venue | |||||
| 1 | The concept and goals of medicine. The development of medicine from prehistory to the present day. History of medicine in Latvia. | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 2 | The structure of the respiratory, digestive, urinary system and their main functions. | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 3 | Circulatory system and its main functions. Small and large circles of blood. Cardiac conduction system. Cardiac cycle. | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 4 | Endocrine organs. Glandular and diffuse endocrine systems. Hormonal axes. The most important human hormones and their effects. | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 5 | Musculoskeletal system. Bone structure and functions. Bone joints. Structure, types and functions of muscles. Contraction mechanism. | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 6 | The nervous system. The main structures of the central and peripheral nervous system, their structure and functions. Differences between somatic and autonomic nervous systems. Reflex arc. | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 7 | Female and male genital system: structure and functions. Sexual maturation. Menstrual cycle. | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 8 | Hematopoietic organs: blood cell development, functions. Blood types and Rhesus factor. | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 9 | Sensory organs: visual, auditory, olfactory, tactile and taste pathways. Basics of organ anatomy. | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 10 | Concepts of health and disease Factors affecting health. Aspects of health assessment. | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 11 | Health promotion – opportunities for disease prevention. Screening – goals, preconditions, types. Screening of pregnant women and newborns in Latvia. | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 12 | Balanced diet: proteins, carbohydrates, fats, necessary amount in calories. Undernutrition. Adiposity, its degrees. | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 13 | Reproductive health. Causes, types and treatment of infertility. Contraception. | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 14 | Addictions – definition, stages of development. Criteria for addiction syndrome. The concept of tolerance. Withdrawal syndrome. The most common addictive substances and their effects. | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 15 | Inflammation – causes, signs. Mechanism of inflammation. The concept of sepsis, MODS, septic shock. | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 16 | Allergic reaction. Causes, types of allergic reactions. Anaphylaxis and shock. First aid. | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 17 | First aid algorithm (ABCD). Medications to be used. First aid for children and newborns. | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 18 | Diurnal rhythm – physiology, regulation mechanisms. Physiology of sleep. Diurnal rhythm disorders and their manifestations. | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 19 | Heredity – basics of genetics: concepts of genotype and phenotype, DNA and RNA, Mendel’s laws. | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 20 | Types of genetic testing. Examples of congenital anomalies and mechanisms of their occurrence. | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 21 | Antibacterial therapy: classes of antibiotics, examples, indications for use and spectrum of target microorganisms, mechanism of action. | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 22 | The concept of sensitivity and resistance. | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 23 | Asphyxia – definition, classification, causes, symptoms and first aid algorithms. | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| Assessment | |||||||||
| Unaided Work: | 1. Preliminary theoretical preparation according to the topic of the class. 2. Independent work – a report or presentation on one of the topics of the class, which the student will have to study independently according to the specified literature sources and write a report about it or present the findings during the class. | ||||||||
| Assessment Criteria: | 1. Independent work (additional work assessment criteria – correspondence of the content of the work to the chosen topic, the student’s personal contribution, the student’s level of knowledge) – 50%. 2. Written multiple choice test – 50%. | ||||||||
| Final Examination (Full-Time): | Exam (Written) | ||||||||
| Final Examination (Part-Time): | Exam (Written) | ||||||||
| Learning Outcomes | |||||||||
| Knowledge: | Students will have good knowledge of human anatomy and physiology, describe the processes taking place in the body in relation to the functions of organs and the basic needs of the body. Students will be able to independently evaluate the impact of external and internal factors on the human body, as well as to predict the consequences of this effect. Students will master the first aid algorithm, as well as gain deeper knowledge about treatment options in medicine. Students will learn the basic principles of research, will be able to distinguish between types of research and evaluate the ethical relevance of research. | ||||||||
| Skills: | Students will be able to apply the acquired knowledge to carry out sound analysis of medical data, taking into account the history, physical examination, laboratory and imaging diagnostics data. Students will be able not only to statistically process data, but also to draw reasoned conclusions based on knowledge of argumentation and logic. | ||||||||
| Competencies: | Based on the knowledge acquired in the course, students will be able to critically analyse and understand the research goals, tasks, selection criteria and their implementation. Students will be able to distinguish pathological conditions and put forward ideas about their aetiology based on knowledge of the normal functioning of the organism. Students will be able to professionally communicate with medical staff, understanding the terminology used and the situations described in the research to better analyse the data. After completing the course, students will independently learn and will be able to direct their development to justify decisions and, if necessary, to carry additional analysis. | ||||||||
| Bibliography | |||||||||
| No. | Reference | ||||||||
| Required Reading | |||||||||
| 1 | Goldman, L., Schafer, AI. Goldman's Cecil Medicine. Twenty-Fifth Edition. Saunders, 2016. | ||||||||
| 2 | Paulsen, F. S. Atlas of Human Anatomy. Vol. 1. and 2., 2013. | ||||||||
| 3 | Boron, W. F., Boulpaep, E. L. Medical Physiology. Third Edition. Elsevier, 2017. | ||||||||
| 4 | Skorecki, K., Chertow, G. M., Marsden, P. A., Taal Maarten, W., Yu Alan S. Brenner and Rector’s. The kidney, Tenth edition. Elsevier, 2016. | ||||||||
| 5 | Nussbaum Robert L, Mclness Roderick R, Willard Huntington F. Thompson & Thompson. Genetics in Medicine, Eight edition. Elsevier, 2016. | ||||||||
| Additional Reading | |||||||||
| 1 | Broaddus, V., Courtney, M.D., Mason, R. J., Ernst, J. D., King Talmadge, E., Lazarus, S. C., Murray, J. F., Nadel, J. A., Slutsky, A. S., Gotway, M. B. Murray and Nadel’s Textbook of Respiratory Medicine. Sixth Edition. Saunders, 2016. | ||||||||
| 2 | Zipes, D.P., Libby, P., Bonow, R.O., Mann, D.L., Tomaselli, G.F., Braunwald, E. Braunwald’s Heart Disease: A Textbook of Cardiovascular Medicine. Eleventh edition. Elsevier, 2019. | ||||||||
| 3 | Melmed, S., Polonsky, K. S., Larsen, P., Kronenberg, H. M. Williams Textbook of Endocrinology. 13th edition. Elsevier, 2016. | ||||||||
| 4 | Lejnieks, A. et al. Klīniskā medicīna profesora A. Lejnieka redakcijā, 3.grāmata. Rīga: Medicīnas apgāds, 2012. | ||||||||
| Other Information Sources | |||||||||
| 1 | https://www.clinicalkey.com | ||||||||
| 2 | https://emedicine.medscape.com/ | ||||||||
| 3 | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ | ||||||||
| 4 | https://link.springer.com | ||||||||
