ECTS credits ECTS credits: 6
ECTS Hours Rules/Memories Student's work ECTS: 99 Hours of tutorials: 3 Expository Class: 24 Interactive Classroom: 24 Total: 150
Use languages Spanish, Galician
Type: Ordinary Degree Subject RD 1393/2007 - 822/2021
Departments: Physiology
Areas: Physiology
Center Faculty of Biology
Call: First Semester
Teaching: Sin docencia (Extinguida)
Enrolment: No Matriculable
Specific learning outcomes of the course
To understand how organs and systems function together in a coordinate manner to maintain the homeostasis of a living animal. Furthermore, cover the mechanisms that control and regulate that functions.
Lectures program: 30 hours
UNIT I: INTRODUCTION TO PHYSIOLOGY
Chapter 1. Definition of animal physiology. Homeostasis and control. Feed-back systems. (0,5 h)
UNIT II: PHYSIOLOGY OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM (10 h)
Chapter 2. Structure and function of the nervous system. Electric signals.
Chapter 3. Synapsis
Chapter 4. Sensory Physiology I: Sensory systems: general organization. Somatic sensations, tactile and position senses
Chapter 5. Sensory Physiology II: The special senses. The chemical senses.- taste and smell. The visual system. The sense of hearing and balance.
Chapter 6. Motor and integrative neurophysiology. General characteristics. Central control of motility.
UNIT III: ENDOCRINE PHYSIOLOGY (4,5 h)
Chapter 7. Hypothalamus and pituitary axis. The thyroid gland. The adrenal glands.
Chapter 8. Endocrine regulation of glycemia and calcemia. Endocrine regulation of growth and development.
Chapter 9. Reproductive systems. Male reproductive system
Chapter 10. Female reproductive system
UNIT IV: BLOOD (1 h)
Chapter 11. Main characteristics of the blood. Hematopoiesis. Red blood cell physiology. Platelets. Hemostasis and blood coagulation.
UNIT V: CARDIOVASCULAR PHYSIOLOGY (5 h)
Chapter 12. Excitation and contraction of the heart muscle
Chapter 13. The heart as a pump. The cardiac cycle
Chapter 14. Overview of the circulation: arteries and veins. Microcirculation
Chapter 15. Integrated control of the cardiovascular system. Short time control of the arterial pressure
UNIT V: RESPIRATORY PHYSIOLOGY (3 h)
Chapter 16. Respiratory System. Lung ventilation. Gas exchange. Regulation of the ventilation
Chapter 17. Transport and exchange of gases
UNIT VII: RENAL PHYSIOLOGY (4 h)
Chapter 18. General structure of the system. Renal blood flow. Regulation
Chapter 19. Urine formation: filtration, reabsortion and secretion. Regulation. Urine concentration and dilution
Chapter 20. Regulation of extracellular fluid volume and osmolality. Regulation of acid-base balance
UNIT VIII: GASTROINTESTINAL PHYSIOLOGY (2 h)
Chapter 21. General structure of the system. Motility. Gastrointestinal peptides
Chapter 22. Secretion, digestion and absorption. Gastrointestinal electrolytic transport.
Interactive sessions program: 20 hours
Practical sessions: computer room: 10 hours
Practice 1. Nervous system Physiology (5 h)
Practice 2. Endocrine Physiology (5 h)
Seminars: 10 hours
The students will have to work out questions, problems based on different physiological situations, etc, all of them related with the lectures.
Seminar 1: Nervous system (2h)
Seminar 2: Endocrine system (2h)
Seminar 3: Cardiovascular system (2h)
Seminar 4: Respiratory system (2h)
Seminar 5: Integrative physiology (2h)
Tutorials: 3h. They will be used as a plataform to prepare the contents of seminars and to solve questions.
Basic
Costanzo, L.S., 2014. Fisiología. 6ª ed. Barcelona: Elsevier.
Levy, M.N., Stanton, B.A. & Koeppen, B.M., 2009. Berne y Levy, Fisiología. 6ª ed. Madrid: Elsevier.
Stabler, T., Peterson, G. & Smith, L., 2006. PhysioEx 6.0 para fisiología humana: simulaciones de laboratorio de fisiología. Madrid: Pearson.
Complementary
Boron, W.F. & Boulpaep, E.L. eds., 2012. Medical physiology: a cellular and molecular approach. Up.2nd ed.Philadelphia: Elsevier.
Guyton, A.C. & Hall, J.E., 2016. Tratado de fisiología médica. 13ª ed. Madrid: Elsevier.
Hill, R.W. Wise, G.A. & Anderson, N., 2006. Fisiología Animal. Madrid: Editorial Médica Panamericana.
Silverthorn, D.U., Johnson, B.R., Ober, W.C., Garrison, C.W. & Silverthorn, A.C., 2014. Fisiología humana: un enfoque integrado. 6ª ed. Buenos Aires: Editorial Médica Panamericana. (Recurso electrónico accesible a través del catálogo)
Tortora, G.J. & Derrickson, B., 2013. Principios de anatomía y fisiología. 13ª ed. Buenos Aires: Editorial Médica Panamericana. (Recurso electrónico accesible a través del catálogo)
General skills
The ones specified on the grade memoramdum for all the subjects
Specific skills
CE3c.Morphology and anatomy of tissues and organs
CE3d.Regulation and integration of organic functions
CE3e.Environmental adaptations
CE7a.Biological bases of diseases
Cross skills
CT1Capacity of analysis and synthesis
CT2Capacity for reasoning and argumentation
CT3Capacity for group work and solve problems together
CT4Capacity to get the rigth and update information
CT6Capacity to do and oral presentation
CT9Internet and bibliography use
CT10Use of foreign languages
Ct11Capacity to solve problems integrating all of their knowledge
Exhibition classes:
Development by the teacher of the fundamental aspects of the topics of the program, either in person in the corresponding classroom (scenario 1), or through the Teams synchronously (scenarios 2 and 3). The presentations used for the explanations given will be left in the virtual classroom of the subject.
The number of exhibition classes may vary in scenarios two and three. A greater autonomy of the student is contemplated, who can rely on written material provided by the teacher. The exposition of the topics may be mixed, combining the use of material from the virtual classroom with face-to-face, synchronous or asynchronous sessions to pose and resolve doubts. Synchronous sessions by Teams will be communicated to students in advance (via virtual campus forum). If there are connection problems, they will be treated individually or collectively depending on the origin of the problem.
Interactive classes:
The seminars will discuss questions and problems related to the topics of the program. Generally, students must work in advance on the content of the seminar. The seminars will be evaluated with questionnaires and problems that will be delivered by physical or telematic means.
Variations are not contemplated for the different scenarios except for classroom attendance or synchronous connection to the seminar by Teams (which will be done within the schedule set by the calendar). If there are connection problems, they will be treated individually or collectively depending on the origin of the problem.
Practices:
No variations are contemplated for the different scenarios except for classroom attendance or connection via Teams.
The guidelines for its implementation will be given in the classroom or via Teams. They will be practices carried out with computer simulators. Students will carry out the practice autonomously, either in person in the classroom or at alternative locations within the hours regulated by the center and the teachers to guarantee access to virtual simulators. When finished, a time will be left to solve doubts with the teacher. The practices will be assessed through a written, face-to-face or telematic test.
Group or personal tutoring.
By telematic means in all scenarios: either synchronous (Teams) or asynchronous (email, virtual classroom forum ...)
IMPORTANT: "In cases of fraudulent performance of exercises and tests, the provisions of the Regulations for evaluating the academic performance of students and reviewing grades will apply."
Evaluation: The final grade (100%) is broken down into the following sections and will be the same for the three scenarios, except that for scenarios 2 and 3 the addition of an extra test (preferably oral) may be assessed to obtain the honor registration qualification.
1. Exam on the subject taught in theory classes and seminars: 65% of the mark (scenario 1: face-to-face in the classroom, scenarios 2 and 3, telematic means). Mandatory
It is necessary to obtain a minimum of 4.5 out of 10 to add the rest of the sections
2. Continuous evaluation: 35% of the grade, distributed as follows: Optional
2a. Practices: 5%. They will be evaluated by means of a test (only for the students who have completed the practicals).
2b. Seminars: 25%. In order for the student to be qualified in a seminar, they must attend it (face-to-face or online). They will be evaluated through a test / work.
2 C. Expositives: 5%, will be valued by tests carried out through the virtual classroom, before or immediately after the expository classes (scenario 1) and expository / questions raised (scenario 2).
All students in either group will be evaluated in the same way and on both occasions (January and July). The notes obtained in section 2 will be saved for the July evaluation and also for the following two courses.
The same applies to repeating students, the can use the marks obtained in other courses if available.
Competency assessment:
Exam: CT1, CT2, CT9, CT10.CT11
Seminars: CT3, CT4, CT9, CT10, CT11
Practices: CT2, CT11
Evaluation criteria and systems: go to the indicated page
http: // http: //fxc.usc.es/gl/centros/bioloxia/criteriosavaliacion.html
Time of study and personal work
6 ECTS: 25 hours/credit: 150 hours
Regulated hours: 30 hours in lectures, 10 hours seminars, 10 hours practical sessions, 3 hours of tutorials, for a total of 150 hours
Hours of study: 70 hours for lectures, 15 for seminars, 5 for practical sessions, for a total of 90 hours
Exam: 2 hours
Total: 150 hours
Having a good knowledge of previous courses: biology of the cell, biophysics and biochemistry.
Get involved in classes either face to face at the class room or by telematic aplications.
Study every day avoiding the accumulation of work in the last days of the course. Consult every doubt with the teachers.
Contingency plan:
Remember (check above) that there may be slight variations depending on the teaching scenarios
Remember (check above) that there will be a virtual classroom and direct communication channels with the students common to the three scenarios (tutorials, forums, etc.).
Students will have access to online material to follow the course. It also will be use to post advertisements or any other questions considered of interest.
Contingency plan:
Teaching methodology:
Scenario 2:
Lectures: Master classes to explain the subject matter of the program using power point presentations. Virtual through teams. Presentations will be left in the virtual classroom.
Interactive classes:
Seminars: Resolution of problems and cases. Indications of the cases to be solved will be left in the virtual classroom. Virtual through teams. The tasks of the resolution of the cases will be delivered through the virtual classroom.
Practices: Computer simulations of physiological processes. They will be performed synchronously. They will be evaluated by the delivery of the results of the simulations and tests.
Scenario 3:
Lectures: Master classes to explain the subject matter of the program using power point presentations. Virtual through teams. Presentations will be left in the virtual classroom.
Interactive classes:
Seminars: Resolution of problems and cases. Indications of the cases to be solved will be left in the virtual classroom. Virtual through teams. The tasks of the resolution of the cases will be delivered through the virtual classroom.
Practices: Computer simulations of physiological processes. They will be performed synchronously. They will be evaluated by the delivery of the results of the simulations and tests.
Assessment and learning system:
Scenario 2: Applies the same assessment as in scenario 1 except for the absence of the final exam, in which case an extra test can be taken preferably oral to obtain the highest grade.
Scenario 3: Applies the same assessment as in scenario 1 except for the absence of the final exam, in which case an extra test may be taken preferably oral to obtain the highest grade.
There will be a virtual classroom and direct communication channels with the students common to the three scenarios (tutorials, forums, etc.).
Celia Maria Pombo Ramos
Coordinador/a- Department
- Physiology
- Area
- Physiology
- Phone
- 881815413
- celiamaria.pombo [at] usc.es
- Category
- Professor: University Lecturer
Anxo Vidal Figueroa
- Department
- Physiology
- Area
- Physiology
- Phone
- 881815417
- anxo.vidal [at] usc.es
- Category
- Professor: Temporary PhD professor
Alejandro Fuentes Iglesias
- Department
- Physiology
- Area
- Physiology
- alejandro.fuentes [at] usc.es
- Category
- Ministry Pre-doctoral Contract
Ángela Turrero Braojos
- Department
- Physiology
- Area
- Physiology
- Phone
- 881815416
- angela.turrero.braojos [at] usc.es
- Category
- Ministry Pre-doctoral Contract
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| 12:00-13:00 | Grupo /CLE_01 | Spanish | Virtual classroom |
| 12:00-13:00 | Grupo /CLE_02 | Spanish | Virtual classroom |
| 16:00-17:00 | Grupo /TI-ECTS01 | Spanish | Virtual classroom |
| 17:00-18:00 | Grupo /TI-ECTS02 | Spanish | Virtual classroom |
| 18:00-19:00 | Grupo /TI-ECTS03 | Spanish | Virtual classroom |
| 19:00-20:00 | Grupo /TI-ECTS04 | Spanish | Virtual classroom |
| Thursday | |||
| 12:00-13:00 | Grupo /CLE_01 | Spanish | Virtual classroom |
| 12:00-13:00 | Grupo /CLE_02 | Spanish | Virtual classroom |
| 16:00-17:00 | Grupo /TI-ECTS05 | Spanish | Virtual classroom |
| 17:00-18:00 | Grupo /TI-ECTS06 | Spanish | Virtual classroom |
| 18:00-19:00 | Grupo /TI-ECTS07 | Spanish | Virtual classroom |
| 19:00-20:00 | Grupo /TI-ECTS08 | Spanish | Virtual classroom |
| Friday | |||
| 12:00-13:00 | Grupo /CLE_01 | Spanish | Virtual classroom |
| 12:00-13:00 | Grupo /CLE_02 | Spanish | Virtual classroom |
| 16:00-17:00 | Grupo /TI-ECTS09 | Spanish | Virtual classroom |
| 17:00-18:00 | Grupo /TI-ECTS10 | Spanish | Virtual classroom |
| 18:00-19:00 | Grupo /TI-ECTS11 | Spanish | Virtual classroom |
| 19:00-20:00 | Grupo /TI-ECTS12 | Spanish | Virtual classroom |
| 01.26.2021 16:00-20:00 | Grupo /CLE_01 | Classroom 01. Charles Darwin |
| 01.26.2021 16:00-20:00 | Grupo /CLE_02 | Classroom 01. Charles Darwin |
| 01.26.2021 16:00-20:00 | Grupo /CLE_01 | Classroom 02. Gregor Mendel |
| 01.26.2021 16:00-20:00 | Grupo /CLE_02 | Classroom 02. Gregor Mendel |
| 01.26.2021 16:00-20:00 | Grupo /CLE_01 | Classroom 03. Carl Linnaeus |
| 01.26.2021 16:00-20:00 | Grupo /CLE_02 | Classroom 03. Carl Linnaeus |
| 01.26.2021 16:00-20:00 | Grupo /CLE_01 | Classroom 04: James Watson and Francis Crick |
| 01.26.2021 16:00-20:00 | Grupo /CLE_02 | Classroom 04: James Watson and Francis Crick |
| 07.02.2021 16:00-20:00 | Grupo /CLE_01 | Classroom 04: James Watson and Francis Crick |
| 07.02.2021 16:00-20:00 | Grupo /CLE_02 | Classroom 04: James Watson and Francis Crick |
| 07.02.2021 16:00-20:00 | Grupo /CLE_01 | Main Hall Santiago Ramón y Cajal |
| 07.02.2021 16:00-20:00 | Grupo /CLE_02 | Main Hall Santiago Ramón y Cajal |