Academic year2016/17
CourseBIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
Code080EE
Credits9
PeriodSemester 1 & 2
LanguageItalian
| Modules | Area | Type | Hours | Teacher(s) |
| FISIOLOGIA GENERALE | BIO/09 | LEZIONI | 80 | |
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Knowledge
Students are expected to acquire:
1) knowledge of principles and mechanisms underlying the functions of animal cells ;
2) knowledge of the physiology of human body apparatuses;
3) understanding of the mechanisms controlling the whole body homeostasis.
Assessment criteria of knowledge
The student will be assessed on his/her demonstrated ability to discuss the main course contents using the appropriate terminology.
Methods:
Further information:
Final oral exam 100%.
Teaching methods
Delivery: face to face
Learning activities:
- attending lectures
- Laboratory work
Attendance: Mandatory
Teaching methods:
Syllabus
Basic cell functions - Cell membrane permeability. Bioelectricity.
Communication systems. Neural control mechanisms. Hormonal control mechanisms.
Coordinated body functions - Internal medium. Physiology of the cardiovascular system.
Respiration. Regulation of the water and electrolyte balance. Digestion and absorption. Homeostatic control mechanisms.
Bibliography
SILVERTHORN - Fisiologia Umana - Un approccio integrato. Pearson.
TAGLIETTI - CASELLA - Principi di Fisiologia e Biofisica della cellula. La Goliardica Pavese.
Work placement
Groups of students participate in measuring some physiological signals, such as arterial blood pressure, electrocardiogram, electroencephalogram.
Updated: 14/11/2016 17:27
