76034 - Human Physiology

Academic Year 2017/2018

  • Docente: Sandra Guidi
  • Credits: 3
  • SSD: BIO/09
  • Language: Italian
  • Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures
  • Campus: Bologna
  • Corso: First cycle degree programme (L) in Podiatry (cod. 8479)

    Also valid for First cycle degree programme (L) in Orthopaedics techniques (cod. 8483)

Learning outcomes

To understand and learn the key biophysical principles applied to cell membranes; to understand the basics of human physiology, with a focus on the mechanisms that maintain vital functions.

Course contents

This course is designed to provide a general introduction to human physiology.

Topics covered include: cells; tissues/skin; skeletal system; endocrine system; nervous system; muscle system; blood; lymphatics; nonspecific immunity; humoral immunity; cellular immunity; cardiovascular system; respiratory system; urinary system; digestion and metabolism; and reproduction.

Readings/Bibliography

"Human physiology", Silverthorn, Ed. Pearson

Teaching methods

Lessons

Assessment methods

Writing examination

Teaching tools

Lesson schemes available for download from the AMS campus web site

Office hours

See the website of Sandra Guidi