08068 - Applied Physiology (C3)

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course, students will learn how to measure key physiological variables in human subjects

Course contents

Application of physiological concepts and data to medical and surgical practice

Practical hands-on training

• electrocardiography
• spirometry
• blood pressure measurement
• electroencephalography
• polygraphy

Readings/Bibliography

Berne & Levy Physiology, (B.M. Koeppen and B.A. Stanton, Editors) 7th edition, Elsevier, 2017 (ISBN: 0323393942).

Teaching methods

Classes and hands-on training sessions.

In order to attend the training sessions, all students are required prior attendance of e-learning modules 1 and 2 on health and safety in workplaces [http://elearning-sicurezza.unibo.it/?lang=en] .

Assessment methods

The entire Physiology Course consists of three parts. The first (Cellular Physiology) is held during the first semester, the second (Apparatus Physiology) and the third (Applied Physiology) are held during the second semester. During the oral exam the student is questioned on topics drawn randomly with a balanced procedure (two questions regarding Apparatus Physiology and Applied Physiology, a third question on Cellular Physiology) by different teachers for each topic covered. If the answer is considered sufficient, each question is evaluated with a variable score between 18/30 and 30/30 with honors. The achievement by the student of a coherent vision of the topics discussed in the exam combined with their critical use, the demonstration of an expressive mastery and ability to use specific biomedical language terms are evaluated with marks of excellence. The mostly mechanical and/or mnemonic knowledge of the subject, the ability of synthesis and analysis not completely articulated, and/or the use of a correct but not always appropriate language lead to intermediate-grade evaluations; training gaps and/or inappropriate language in a context of basic yet complete knowledge of the exam material lead to marks that do not exceed sufficiency. Training and significant knowledge gaps concerning the teaching materials offered during the course and inappropriate language are negatively evaluated. Each of the three questions weighs one third in the calculation of the final grade. Insufficient evaluation of the answer to even one of the three questions renders the test insufficient.

Teaching tools

Electrocardiographs, spirometers, sphigmomanometers, stethoscopes, electroencephalograph, polygraph, personal computers and projector.

Office hours

See the website of Sandra Guidi