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Physiology and Pathophysiology

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved
Course Description Version:2.00
Study Course Accepted:15.12.2023 12:27:44
Study Course Information
Course Code:LF_707LQF level:Level 5
Credit Points:2.67ECTS:4.00
Branch of Science:Biology; Human and Animal PhysiologyTarget Audience:Medical Services
Study Course Supervisor
Course Supervisor:Līga Ēriksone
Study Course Implementer
Structural Unit:RSU Liepāja Branch
The Head of Structural Unit:
Contacts:Liepaja, Riņķu Street 24/26, lfatrsu[pnkts]lv, +371 63442118, +371 63442119, +371 63484632
Study Course Planning
Full-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)5Lecture Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Lectures10
Classes (count)7Class Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Classes14
Total Contact Hours24
Study course description
Preliminary Knowledge:
Human anatomy, biology.
Objective:
To provide knowledge about the structural elements of the body, their functions and regulatory mechanisms. To develop an understanding of the nature and expression of diverse physiological processes that are realised in interaction with the external environment. To pay special attention to the principles of the muscular and nervous system, as well as to the examination of the life-sustaining systems, to understand the regulation of the parameters of breathing, blood circulation, excretory system and the pathological process thereof.
Topic Layout (Full-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
1Subject of physiology and basic concepts characterising the science, functions of cell plasmalemma, mechanisms of regulation of body functions.Lectures1.00auditorium
2Internal environment and homeostasis.Lectures1.00auditorium
3Nerve and muscle physiology.Lectures1.00auditorium
4Physiology of the respiratory system.Classes1.00auditorium
5Blood, composition, cell types, functions thereof.Classes1.00auditorium
6Blood circulation. Formation of lymph.Classes1.00auditorium
7Function of excretory system, renal physiology.Classes1.00auditorium
8Subject and tasks of pathological physiology.Lectures1.00auditorium
9General nosology.Lectures1.00auditorium
10Typical pathological processes.Classes1.00auditorium
11Teaching about aetiology, pathogenesis.Classes1.00auditorium
12Teaching about disease.Classes1.00auditorium
Assessment
Unaided Work:
Attendance of lectures and practical classes, preparation for examination (test work, colloquia) according to the content of the study course; preparation for the final examination of the study course; individual and group work; work with study materials, study literature (research, analysis); drawing up of practical work results; performance of specific tasks; preparation of presentations; attending consultations on the content of the study course.
Assessment Criteria:
Testing of knowledge in the form of a short test during each practical class. Review and assessment of students’ independent work – 50%. Final test of theoretical knowledge at the end of the study course in the form of an exam – 50%.
Final Examination (Full-Time):Exam (Written)
Final Examination (Part-Time):
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:As a result of completing the study course, the student acquires basic knowledge of physiological processes in a living organism, principles of regulation and mechanisms thereof.
Skills:As a result of completing the study course, the student will be able to perform basic physiological measurements. To apply the acquired knowledge in the further study process. To see the differences between normal and pathological processes, evaluate them. To apply knowledge in one’s practical activity.
Competencies:The student will be able to use the acquired theoretical and practical knowledge, skilfully explaining and demonstrating various physiological actions in natural preparations and visual aids.
Bibliography
No.Reference
Required Reading
1Aberberga - Augškalne L. "Fizioloģija rehabilitologiem un veselības sporta speciālistiem", Medicīnas Apgāds, 2008. (akceptējams izdevums)
2Ganong’s Reviews of Medical Physiology. 26th ed., 2019.
Additional Reading
1L. Aberberga-Augškalne, O. Koroļova. Fizioloģija ārstiem. SIA Medicīnas apgāds, 2021.
2K .E. Barrett, S. M. Barman, S. Boitano, H. Brooks. Ganong's Review of Medical Physiology. 26th ed. LANGE Basic Science, 2019.
3Banasik J.L., Emerson R.J. Pathophysiology. 2019
4Huether S.E. Understanding Pathophysiology, 2019.