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 (En Extinción)
Enrolment: No Matriculable (Sólo Planes en Extinción)
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 (9,5 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.
Chapter 7. Autonomus nervous system
UNIT III: ENDOCRINE PHYSIOLOGY (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. Female reproductive system
UNIT IV: BLOOD (1 h)
Chapter 11. Main characteristics of the blood. Platelets. Hemostasis and blood coagulation.
UNIT V: CARDIOVASCULAR PHYSIOLOGY (5 h)
Chapter 12. General structure of the system. Excitation and contraction of the heart muscle
Chapter 13. The heart as a pump. The cardiac cycle. Regulation of cardicac function.
Chapter 14. Haemodinamics. Overview of the circulation: arteries and veins. Microcirculation
Chapter 15. Integrated control of the cardiovascular system. Short and mid time control of the arterial pressure
UNIT V: RESPIRATORY PHYSIOLOGY (3 h)
Chapter 16. General structure of the 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. Neurophysiology and endocrine Physiology (5 h)
Practice 2. Cardiovascular dinamics. Respiratory mechanics. Renal system 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 solve questions.
Basic
Costanzo, L.S., 2014. Fisiología. 6ª ed. Barcelona: Elsevier. https://www-clinicalkey-com.ezbusc.usc.gal/student/content/toc/3-s2.0-C…
Levy, M.N., Stanton, B.A. & Koeppen, B.M., 2018. Berne y Levy, Fisiología. 7ª ed. Madrid: Elsevier. Dispoñible en: https://www-clinicalkey-com.ezbusc.usc.gal/student/content/toc/3-s2.0-C…
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. Master classes and doubts resolution.
The presentations used and / or complementary didactic material will be left in the virtual classroom. Expository classes will be given in person. Attendance is not mandatory, it is recommended.
Interactive classes:
Problem-based learning. The seminars will discuss issues and problems related to the topics of the program. Generally, students must work on the content of the seminar beforehand. The seminars will be evaluated with questionnaires and problems. Attendance is not mandatory. Yes necessary for the seminars to be qualified.
Interactive laboratory classes:
They will be practices performed with computer simulators, synchronously. Students will carry out the practices autonomously, in person in the classroom or in alternative locations within the schedules established by the center. Students will have time to resolve questions with the teacher. They will be evaluated by the delivery of the results of the simulations and / or questionnaires type tests. Attendance is not mandatory. If necessary for the internships to be qualified.
Group or personal tutoring.
In person or by telematic means : either synchronous (MS-teams) or asynchronous (email, virtual classroom forum ...)
In certain activities english could be used as the vehicle language.
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: 70% 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 out of 10 to add the rest of the sections
2. Continuous evaluation: 30% 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.
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
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.
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.
There will be a virtual classroom and direct communication channels with the students common to the three scenarios (tutorials, forums, etc.).
Important: "For cases of fraudulent performance of exercises or tests, the provisions of the Regulations for the evaluation of students' academic performance and the review of qualifications will apply."
Celia Maria Pombo Ramos
Coordinador/a- Department
- Physiology
- Area
- Physiology
- Phone
- 881815413
- celiamaria.pombo [at] usc.es
- Category
- Professor: University Professor
Anxo Vidal Figueroa
- Department
- Physiology
- Area
- Physiology
- Phone
- 881815417
- anxo.vidal [at] usc.es
- Category
- Professor: Temporary PhD professor
Patricia Lado Fernández
- Department
- Physiology
- Area
- Physiology
- patricia.lado.fernandez [at] usc.es
- Category
- Xunta Pre-doctoral Contract
| Monday | |||
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| 16:00-17:00 | Grupo /TI-ECTS01 | Spanish | Virtual classroom |
| 17:00-18:00 | Grupo /TI-ECTS02 | Spanish | Virtual classroom |
| Wednesday | |||
| 13:00-14:00 | Grupo /CLE_01 | Spanish | Classroom 12.Vasili Dokucháyev |
| Thursday | |||
| 13:00-14:00 | Grupo /CLE_01 | Spanish | Classroom 12.Vasili Dokucháyev |
| 01.23.2023 10:00-14:00 | Grupo /CLE_01 | Classroom 01. Charles Darwin |
| 01.23.2023 10:00-14:00 | Grupo /CLE_01 | Classroom 02. Gregor Mendel |
| 06.28.2023 10:00-14:00 | Grupo /CLE_01 | Classroom 01. Charles Darwin |
| 06.28.2023 10:00-14:00 | Grupo /CLE_01 | Classroom 02. Gregor Mendel |