Physiology (Biochemistry, Biophysics)

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved

Course Description Version:4.00

Study Course Accepted:16.11.2022 09:38:31

Study Course Information
Course Code:		LF_124		LQF level:		Level 5
Credit Points:		4.00		ECTS:		6.00
Branch of Science:		Clinical Medicine; Normal Physiology		Target Audience:		Medicine
Study Course Supervisor
Course Supervisor:		Solvita Smilgzieda
Study Course Implementer
Structural Unit:		RSU Liepāja Branch
The Head of Structural Unit:
Contacts:		Liepaja, Riņķu iela 24/26, lfrsu[pnkts]lv, +371 63442118, +371 63442119, +371 63484632
Study Course Planning
Full-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)		11	Lecture Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Lectures		22
Classes (count)		21	Class Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Classes		42
Total Contact Hours								64
Study course description
Preliminary Knowledge:
Biology, anatomy, physics and chemistry.
Objective:
To form an understanding of physiology and pathology as a science, identifying the physiological processes taking place in the body, to understand their mutual integration. To promote the understanding of pathological processes from the point of view of normal physiology, its deviations from the norm. To acquire an understanding of the structure and function of the human body at the molecular level, the role of physics in medicine and to provide knowledge of the main issues of general biophysics and biochemistry.
Topic Layout (Full-Time)
No.	Topic			Type of Implementation		Number	Venue
1	Physiology as a science, physiology of irritated tissues			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
2	Blood and hematopoietic physiology, hemodynamics			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
				Classes		2.00	auditorium
3	Cardiovascular physiology			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
				Classes		3.00	auditorium
4	Digestive physiology			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
				Classes		2.00	auditorium
5	Renal physiology			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
				Classes		2.00	auditorium
6	Muscle physiology			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
				Classes		2.00	auditorium
7	Respiratory physiology			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
				Classes		2.00	auditorium
8	Physiology of the endocrine system			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
				Classes		2.00	auditorium
9	Physiology of sensor systems			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
				Classes		2.00	auditorium
10	Physiology of central NS and vegetative NS			Lectures		2.00	auditorium
				Classes		4.00	auditorium
Assessment
Unaided Work:
Students' independent work includes regular (before each lecture) work with recommended literature and lecture material. During the study semester, each student must develop a PowerPoint presentation on a specific topic within the framework of group work, by prior agreement with the lecturer.
Assessment Criteria:
In the study process, students' knowledge is assessed with a grade in the 10-point system, considering a grade not lower than 4 points to be positive, or a two-part grade "passed" – "failed". The knowledge test takes place in each lesson, in the form of tests, multi-answer tests, PowerPoint presentations, discussions - 50%. At the end of the study course – exam -50%.
Final Examination (Full-Time):		Exam (Written)
Final Examination (Part-Time):
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:		As a result of mastering the study course, students are able to define and tell about the physiological processes in the human body, molecular mechanisms, their course, to explain the processes of biochemistry and biophysics.
Skills:		As a result of mastering the study course, students are able to evaluate and explain the physiological processes of the organism, describe the physical effects of the surrounding world on the human body and protection from undesirable effects.
Competencies:		As a result of mastering the study course, students are able to evaluate and substantiate the course of the body's physiological processes, integrate their knowledge and skills in specific health problem assessment situations.
Clinical Skills:
No.	Skill					Level
1	Assessing Apical Pulse					A - Beginner level
2	Assessing Apical Pulse					B1 - Basic level
3	Assessing Apical Pulse					B2 - Intermediate level
4	Detecting Respiratory Rate					A - Beginner level
5	Detecting Respiratory Rate					B1 - Basic level
6	Peak expiratory flow (PEF) measurement, result interpretation					A - Beginner level
7	Peak expiratory flow (PEF) measurement, result interpretation					B1 - Basic level
8	Peak expiratory flow (PEF) measurement, result interpretation					B2 - Intermediate level
Bibliography
No.	Reference
Required Reading
1	L. Aberberga-Augškalne, O. Koraļova – Fizioloģija ārstiem, „Medicīnas apgāds”, 2021.
2	L. Aberberga-Augškalne, O. Koraļova – Fizioloģija rehabilotologiem un veselības sporta speciālistiem, „Medicīnas apgāds”, 2008. (akceptējams izdevums)
3	A. Valtneris – Cilvēka fizioloģija, „Zvaigzne ABC”, 2018.
4	Apinis P. Cilvēks. Anatomija, fizioloģija, patoloģijas pamati. SIA "Nacionālais Medicīnas apgāds", SIA "Apgāds Jāņa sēta", 1998. (akceptējams izdevums)
Additional Reading
1	Robbins and Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease. ClinicalKey, 2021., 10th ed.
2	R.K. Murray et al. Harper's illustrated biochemistry. 31st ed. (Prentice Hall Inc., 2018).
3	P. Davidovits. Physics in Biology and Medicine. Academic Press, 2008 (3rd ed.).
4	G. Benedek, F. Villars. Physics with Illustrative Examples from Medicine and Biology. - Springer, 2000.
5	S. Amador Kane. Introduction to Physics in Modern Medicine. - Taylor & Francis, 2009.
6	D. Giancoli. Physics: Principles with Applications. - Prentice Hall, 2016.
Other Information Sources
1	L. Stryer, J.M. Berg, J.L. Tymoczko. Biochemistry (8th ed.); 1100 pages, W.H. Freeman Publ. 2015