Physiology of Sensory Systems (CFUBK_052)
About Study Course
Objective
To promote the deeper inside knowledge in field of sensory system physiology, sensory nervous system and associated perception events in the body, including regulatory mechanisms for interaction with the environment and adaptive mechanisms, and specific senses (hearing, balance, vision, taste and smell), as well as to gain skills in dealing with sensory function evaluation methods.
Prerequisites
Biology, physics, chemistry, human anatomy.
Learning outcomes
1) Students will be able to name and explain specific terms such as "adaptation, discriminative threshold", etc., which correspond to the physiology of sensory systems.
2) Will be able to explain the interaction of the organism with the environment.
3) Will be able to classify sensory systems according to their mechanisms and structural elements.
4) Will be able to describe principles of reception and perception processes in body.
5) Based on the acquired knowledge of the non-specific and specific senses, students will be able to outline their role and importance in normal functioning of the body.
6) Will be able to distinguish between observing methods of sensory systems and explain the basic principles of registration.
7) Will be able to present the procedure for the determination of physiological processes (including disorders).
1) Will be able to choose the scientific literature related to the physiology of sensory systems.
2) Will be able to choose and practically use methods of sensory systems in physiology.
3) Will be able to organise the implementation of practical work and operate with equipment in evaluation of physiological parameters.
4) Will be able to work with standard (pre-prepared) lab protocols.
1) Will be able to evaluate and distinguish between the various physiological processes of the body (sensory, motor, etc.).
2) Will be able to compare different sensor systems.
3) Will be able to formulate a nature and manifestations of sensory functions in the human body.
4) Will be able to evaluate and integrate the role of sensory systems in physiological adaptive mechanisms.
5) Will be able to justify the choice of investigative methods for sensory systems.
6) Will be able to plan the acquisition of the results of practical classes and analyse the obtained results.
7) Will be able to combine theoretical knowledge with practical skills on sensory systems research methods and the significance of the results.
