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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_707 | LQF level: | Level 5 | ||||||
| Credit Points: | 2.67 | ECTS: | 4.00 | ||||||
| Branch of Science: | Biology; Human and Animal Physiology | Target 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, lf rsu[pnkts]lv, +371 63442118, +371 63442119, +371 63484632 | ||||||||
| Study Course Planning | |||||||||
| Full-Time - Semester No.1 | |||||||||
| Lectures (count) | 5 | Lecture Length (academic hours) | 2 | Total Contact Hours of Lectures | 10 | ||||
| Classes (count) | 7 | Class Length (academic hours) | 2 | Total Contact Hours of Classes | 14 | ||||
| Total Contact Hours | 24 | ||||||||
| 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. | Topic | Type of Implementation | Number | Venue | |||||
| 1 | Subject of physiology and basic concepts characterising the science, functions of cell plasmalemma, mechanisms of regulation of body functions. | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 2 | Internal environment and homeostasis. | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 3 | Nerve and muscle physiology. | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 4 | Physiology of the respiratory system. | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 5 | Blood, composition, cell types, functions thereof. | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 6 | Blood circulation. Formation of lymph. | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 7 | Function of excretory system, renal physiology. | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 8 | Subject and tasks of pathological physiology. | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 9 | General nosology. | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 10 | Typical pathological processes. | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 11 | Teaching about aetiology, pathogenesis. | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 12 | Teaching about disease. | Classes | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 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 | |||||||||
| 1 | Aberberga - Augškalne L. "Fizioloģija rehabilitologiem un veselības sporta speciālistiem", Medicīnas Apgāds, 2008. (akceptējams izdevums) | ||||||||
| 2 | Ganong’s Reviews of Medical Physiology. 26th ed., 2019. | ||||||||
| Additional Reading | |||||||||
| 1 | L. Aberberga-Augškalne, O. Koroļova. Fizioloģija ārstiem. SIA Medicīnas apgāds, 2021. | ||||||||
| 2 | K .E. Barrett, S. M. Barman, S. Boitano, H. Brooks. Ganong's Review of Medical Physiology. 26th ed. LANGE Basic Science, 2019. | ||||||||
| 3 | Banasik J.L., Emerson R.J. Pathophysiology. 2019 | ||||||||
| 4 | Huether S.E. Understanding Pathophysiology, 2019. | ||||||||
