Biomedical Aspects of Human Functioning

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved

Course Description Version:6.00

Study Course Accepted:12.10.2022 17:06:12

Study Course Information
Course Code:		REK_151		LQF level:		Level 6
Credit Points:		2.00		ECTS:		3.00
Branch of Science:		Biology		Target Audience:		Social Welfare and Social Work
Study Course Supervisor
Course Supervisor:		Agnese Simsone
Study Course Implementer
Structural Unit:		Department of Rehabilitation
The Head of Structural Unit:
Contacts:		Riga, 26a Anninmuizas boulevard, rkrsu[pnkts]lv, +371 20271291
Study Course Planning
Full-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)		6	Lecture Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Lectures		12
Classes (count)		10	Class Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Classes		20
Total Contact Hours								32
Part-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)		4	Lecture Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Lectures		8
Classes (count)		6	Class Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Classes		12
Total Contact Hours								20
Study course description
Preliminary Knowledge:
Biology according to high school curriculum.
Objective:
To get a general idea of the structure and functions of the human body, regulation mechanisms of the human body, as well as the main pathological processes, etiology and pathogenesis of the most common disoders. To provide knowledge on health promotion, disease prevention and the ability to apply this knowledge in problem solving within the scope of speciality.
Topic Layout (Full-Time)
No.	Topic			Type of Implementation		Number	Venue
1	Osteoporosis. Health and illness. Science-based medicine. The techniques of science deniers.			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
				Classes		2.00	auditorium
2	Cardiovascular system. Reproductive system.			Lectures		3.00	auditorium
				Classes		2.00	auditorium
3	Structural and functional division of the nervous system. Central and peripheral nervous system.			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
				Classes		2.00	auditorium
4	Breathing system and endocrine system.			Classes		2.00	auditorium
5	Urinary system.			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
				Classes		2.00	auditorium
Topic Layout (Part-Time)
No.	Topic			Type of Implementation		Number	Venue
1	Osteoporosis. Health and illness. Science-based medicine. The techniques of science deniers.			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
2	Cardiovascular system. Reproductive system.			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
				Classes		2.00	auditorium
3	Structural and functional division of the nervous system. Central and peripheral nervous system.			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
				Classes		2.00	auditorium
4	Breathing system and endocrine system.			Classes		2.00	auditorium
5	Urinary system.			Lectures		1.00	auditorium
Assessment
Unaided Work:
Reading of compulsory bibliography and methodical materials in e-studies. Discussions in small students groups during practical classes and lectures on a given problem / question. Submission of independent work within the specified time period.
Assessment Criteria:
The final assessment consists of 3 categories - attendance + independent work + final exam grade. Attendance is mandatory (the course is passed with 100% attendance). The development takes place in the form of an essay. Test method: • short written tests or oral control questions after learning each topic; • final exam: written exam.
Final Examination (Full-Time):		Exam (Written)
Final Examination (Part-Time):		Exam (Written)
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:		Describe the normal structure and main functions of the following systems – musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, nervous, endocrine, digestive, reproductive, urinary. Explain the most common disorders in these systems. Explain pathological processes such as inflammation, hypoxia, tumor, stress, fever, pain. Describe health promotion and prevention of most common diseases.
Skills:		Choose and apply strategies to promote health and prevent the most common diseases in their clients within the competence of the social worker. Use understanding of the structure, functions and disorders of human body in solving professional tasks and making decisions within the competence of a social worker.
Competencies:		Analyze bodily structure and functions necessary for optimal human functioning and their disorders, in the context of disability in clients of social worker. Counselling clients make recommendations for health promotion and prevention within the competence of a social worker.
Bibliography
No.	Reference
Required Reading
1	P. Apinis. Cilvēks. Anatomija, fizioloģija, patoloģijas pamati.
2	R. F. Schmidt, F. Lang, M. Heckmann. Physiologie des Menshen mit Pathophysiologie. 2010, 31. Aufl., XXI, 979 S., Springer, Berlin.
3	K. Barrett, H. Brooks, S. Boitano, S. Barman. Ganong’s Review of Medical Physiology. 23rd Edition; International Education, 2010
Additional Reading
1	J. I. Aivars, L. Ozoliņa-Moll. Fizioloģisko funkciju regulācija cilvēku organismā. LU Akadēmiskais apgāds; 2008; 148.lpp.
2	J. Leja, E. Pevznere. Speciālā klīniskā patoloģiskā fizioloģija. „ Zvaigzne”; 1988
3	L. Aberberga-Augškalne, E. Āboltiņa – Āboliņa, J. Aivars, E. Gaile, A. Valtneris. Cilvēka fizioloģija. „Zvaigzne”; 1986
Other Information Sources
1	www.pvo.lv
2	www.who.com
3	https://www.spkc.gov.lv/lv