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Course guide. Medical degree
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FACULTAD DE MEDICINA Y ODONTOLOGÍA
COURSE GUIDE OF
Human Physiology-I
Medical degree
Academic year 2016-17
PCA-27-F-01
Course guide. Medical degree.
Human Physiology-I. Academic year 2016-17
COURSE GUIDE OF HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY I
ECTS
COURSE: Human Physiology-I
6
Subject: Physiology
12
Module: Morphology, structure and function of the human body
66
Type: Basic
COURSE: 2º
On campus classes
Semester: 1º
Responsible teacher:
Prof. Dr. Fco. Javier Romero Gómez
fj.romero@ucv.es
Faculty:
Dr. Fco.Javier Sancho Pellúz
Departament: DEPARTMENT OF AND
MACRO AND MICROSCOPIC
PHYSIOLOGY AND ANATOMY
fj.sancho@ucv.es
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MODULE ORGANIZATION
Morphology, structure and function of the human body
66 ECTS
Duration and temporal location within the curriculum:
It develops along the 1st and 2nd courses in 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th semesters. Includes 6
materials and is a module in which students acquire basic knowledge of functional
morphological sciences which lay the foundations for the rest of their training.
Subjects and courses
Course/
semester
Subject
ECTS
COURSE
ECTS
Morphology, structure and
function of the human
body
6
Histology
6
Biology
6
Cell biology
6
Embryology and anatomy I
12
Anatomy II
9
Anatomy III
6
Biochemistry and molecular biology
9
Biophysics
6
2/1
Human physiology I
6
2/2
Anatomy
Biochemistry
Physiology
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COURSE GUIDE OF
HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY-I
Prerequisites: Having passed the course "General Biochemistry and Molecular Biology"
GENERAL GOALS
a. Know the basic principles of human physiology and homeostasis.
b. Know the general and cellular physiology and function of the equipment and neuromuscular,
cardiovascular, immunohaematological and respiratory systems
c. Understanding the interrelationships between the various systems of the body to be able to integrate
functions and understand the human body "as a whole".
d. Know the normal range of different physiological parameters and analytical data and registration.
e. Interpret vital parameters and relate the function of organs and systems.
f. Introducing the relationship of normal physiology with alteration in the disease states.
Competence
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BASIC COMPETENCES
CB1. The students should demonstrate their understanding in a certain study area
based on general secondary education, which is usually at a level that, whilst
supported by advanced text books, also includes certain aspects which require
knowledge of a higher level.
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CB2. The students should be able to apply their knowledge in their field of work in a
professional manner and possess competences which are demonstrated through
ideas that the student creates, defends and solves.
X
CB3. The students shall have the ability to gather and interpret relevant data (usually
within their field of study) to make judgments on relevant subjects of social, scientific
or ethical nature.
X
CB4. Students should be able to communicate information, ideas, problems and
solutions to both specialized and unskilled public entities.
X
CB5. The students should develop those learning skills needed to undertake further
study with a high degree of autonomy.
X
GENERAL COMPETENCES
CG1. Recognize the essential elements of the medical profession, including ethical
principles, legal responsibilities and patient-centered practice.
X
CG2. Understand the importance of these principles for the benefit of patients, society
and the profession, with particular attention to confidentiality.
X
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CG3. Learn to apply the principle of social justice to professional practice and
understand the ethical implications of health in a changing global context
X
CG4. Develop professional practice with respect for the autonomy, beliefs and culture
of the patient.
X
CG5. Recognize ones limitations and the need to maintain and update their
professional skills, with particular emphasis on autonomous learning of new skills and
motivation for quality.
X
CG6. Develop professional practice with respect to other health professionals,
acquiring teamwork skills.
X
CG7. Understand and recognize the normal structure and function of the human body
on a molecular and cellular level, but also on tissues, organs and systems in the
different stages of life and in both sexes.
X
CG8. Recognize the basics of normal human behavior and its disorders.
X
CG9. Understand and recognize the effects, mechanisms and manifestations of the
disease on the structures and functions of the human body.
X
CG10. Understand and recognize the causative agents and risk factors that determine
health status and disease development.
X
CG11. Understand and recognize the effects of growth, development and aging on the
individual and his/her social environment.
X
CG12. Understand the foundations of action, indications and efficacy of therapeutic
interventions based on available scientific evidence.
X
CG13. Obtain and develop a medical record that contains all the relevant information.
X
CG14. Be able to perform a physical exam and a mental evaluation.
X
CG15. Ability to develop an initial diagnosis and establish a rational diagnostic
strategy.
X
CG16. Recognizing and dealing with situations that put life in immediate danger and
those that require immediate attention.
X
CG17. Establishing the diagnosis, prognosis and treatment, applying the principles
based on the best possible information and clinical safety conditions.
X
CG18. Indicate the most appropriate treatment for the most common acute and
chronic conditions, as well as for patients that are terminally ill.
X
CG19. Suggest and propose appropriate preventive measures for each clinical
situation.
X
CG20. Acquire under supervision adequate clinical experience in hospitals, health
centers and other health institutions, as well as basic knowledge of clinical patientcentered management and appropriate use of tests, drugs and other health system
resources.
X
CG21. Listen carefully and obtain and synthesize relevant information about the
problems afflicting the patient and understand the contents of this information.
X
CG22. Compose medical histories and other medical records in a way that is
understandable to others.
X
CG23. Communicate effectively and clearly, verbally or per writing with patients, family
members, the media and other professionals.
X
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CG24. Establish good interpersonal communication in order to speak to patients,
family members, media and other professionals with efficiency and empathy.
X
CG25. Recognize the determinants of population health, both genetic and sexdependent, and also lifestyle on a demographic, environmental, social, economic,
psychological and cultural level.
X
CG26. Assume one's role in the prevention and protection from diseases, injuries or
accidents but also the maintenance and health promotion at both individual and
community level.
X
CG27. Recognize one's role in multidisciplinary teams, providing leadership when
appropriate, both for the supply of health care, and interventions for health promotion.
X
CG28. Obtain and use epidemiological data and assess trends and risks in order to
make decisions regarding health.
X
CG29. Meet national and international health organizations and the environments and
conditions of the different health systems.
X
CG30. Basic knowledge of the NHS and health legislation.
X
CG31. Understand, critically evaluate and learn to use clinical and biomedical sources
to obtain, organize, interpret and communicate scientific information and health
information.
X
CG32. Know how to use information technology and communication in therapeutic,
preventive and clinical research activities.
X
CG33. Maintain and use records with patient information for later analysis, preserving
the confidentiality of the data.
X
CG34. Having, in the professional activity, a critical, creatively, constructive skepticism
and also be research oriented.
X
CG35. Understand the importance and limitations of scientific thinking in the study,
prevention and disease management.
X
CG36. Being able to formulate hypotheses, collect and critically evaluate information
to solve problems using the scientific method.
X
CG37. Acquire basic training for research activity.
X
TRANSVERSAL COMPETENCES
CT1. Capacity for analysis and synthesis
X
CT2. Ability to organize and plan.
X
CT3. Oral and written communicative skills in native english
X
CT4. Knowledge of a foreign language
X
CT5. Computer skills
X
CT6. Ability to manage information
X
CT7. Troubleshooting
CT8. Decision making
X
X
CT9. Teamwork
CT10. Ability to interdisciplinary teamwork
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CT11. Working in an international context
X
CT12. Interpersonal skills
CT13. Recognition of diversity and multiculturalism
X
X
CT14. Critical Thinking
CT15. Ethical commitment
X
X
CT16. Autonomous learning
CT17. Ability to adapt to new situation
X
X
CT18. Creativity
X
CT19. Leadership
X
CT20. Knowledge of other cultures and customs
X
CT21. Initiative and entrepreneurship
X
CT22. Motivation for quality
X
CT23. Sensitivity for socio-enviromental issues
X
CT24. Ability to assume responsabilities
X
CT25. Self-criticism
X
CT26. To Value the personal involvement and knowledge of own skills and limitations
X
CT27. Ability to express one´s feelings
X
CT28. Show sensitivity to the problems of humanity
X
CT29. Knowing how to interpret the intentions of others
X
CT30. Social commitment
X
CT31. Be sensitive to personal, environmental and institutional injustice
X
CT32. Be able to establish and maintain relationships with other professionals and
institutions.
X
CT33. To obtain relevant information from personal interviews
X
SPECIFIC COMPETENCES
CE1. Knowing the structures and cell function. Biomolecules. Metabolism. Metabolic
regulation and interpretation.
X
CE2. Learn the basic principles of human nutrition. Cellular communication. Excitable
membranes. Cell cycle. Cell differentiation and proliferation. Information, gene
expression and regulation. Inheritance. Embryonic development and organogenesis.
X
CE3. Know the morphology, structure and function of the skin, blood and circulatory,
digestive, musculoskeletal, reproductive, excretory and respiratory system; as well as
the endocrine system, immune system and central and peripheral nervous system.
Growth, maturation and aging of the various organ systems. Homeostasis. Adaptation
to the environment.
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CE4. Manage materials and basic laboratory techniques. Interpret a normal analysis.
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CE5. Recognize through macroscopic and microscopic methods and imaging
techniques, the morphology and structure of tissues, organs and systems.
X
CE6. Perform tests and be able to identify and interpret vital parameters. Basic
physical examination.
X
CE7. Know the legal basis for the exercise of the medical profession. Informed
consent. Confidentiality.
X
CE8. Recognize, diagnose and guide the treatment of physical and mental damage.
Social and legal implications of death.
X
CE9. Knowing and recognizing the normal evolution of the corpse. Postmortem
diagnosis. Fundamentals of medical criminology.
X
CE10. Be able to write medical-legal documents.
X
CE11. Understanding the basics of medical ethics. Bioethics. Resolving ethical
conflicts.
X
CE12. Apply professional values of excellence, altruism, sense of duty, responsibility,
integrity and honesty to the exercise of the profession.
X
CE13. Recognizing the need to maintain professional competence.
X
CE14. Be able to perform the professional practice respecting the patient's autonomy,
beliefs and culture.
X
CE15. Understand the principles and be able to apply their own methods of preventive
medicine and public health. Risk factors and prevention of disease.
X
CE16. Recognize the determinants of the population's health. Health indicators.
Planning, programming and evaluation of health programs. Prevention and protection
from diseases, injuries and accidents. Evaluation of health care quality and patient
safety strategies. Vaccines. Epidemiology. Demography.
X
CE17. Knowing the worldwide, European, Spanish and autonomic health planning and
management.
X
CE18. Knowing the economic and social implications involved in medical intervention,
considering the criteria of effectiveness and efficiency. Health and environment. Food
security. Occupational health.
X
CE19. Understand, critically evaluate and learn to use the technologies and sources of
clinical and biomedical information to obtain, organize, interpret and communicate the
clinical, scientific and health information.
X
CE20. Know the basics of biostatistics and their application to medical science.
X
CE21. Being able to design and conduct studies using simple statistical software and
interpret the results. Understand and interpret statistical data in the medical literature.
X
CE22. Knowing the history of health and disease.
X
CE23. Know the principles and the existence of alternative medicines.
X
CE24. Autonomously manage a personal computer. Use the search and retrieval
systems of biomedical information.
X
CE25. Understand and manage clinical documentation procedures.
X
CE26. Understanding and critically interpreting scientific texts.
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CE27. Know the principles of the scientific method, biomedical research and clinical
trial.
X
CE28. Know the principles of telemedicine.
X
CE29. Know and use principles based on (best) evidence.
X
CE30. Know the aspects of communication with patients, families and social
environment: Models of clinical setting, interview, verbal and nonverbal communication
and interference. Giving bad news.
X
CE31. Compose records, reports, statements, and other records, so that they are
understandable to patients, family members and other professionals.
X
CE32. Making a public presentation, oral and written, of scientific papers and / or
professional reports.
X
CE33. Recognize, diagnose and guide the treatment of the main pathologies of the
skin
X
CE34. Recognize, diagnose and guide the treatment of the main pathologies of blood.
Normal and pathological pregnancy and childbirth. Puerperium. STDs.
X
CE35. Recognize, diagnose and guide the treatment of the main gynecological
pathologies. Contraception and fertilization.
X
CE36. Recognize, diagnose and guide the treatment of major eye diseases.
X
CE37. Knowing the tumor disease, its diagnosis and treatment.
X
CE38. Recognize, diagnose and guide the treatment of the main pathologies of the
ear, nose and throat.
X
CE39. Recognize, diagnose and guide the treatment of the main cardiocirculatory
pathologies.
X
CE40. Recognize, diagnose and guide the treatment of the main pathologies of the
digestive system.
X
CE41. Recognize, diagnose and guide the treatment of the main nephrourinary
pathologies.
X
CE42. Recognize, diagnose and guide the treatment of the main pathologies of the
musculoskeletal system.
X
CE43. Recognize, diagnose and guide the treatment of the main pathologies of the
respiratory system.
X
CE44. Recognize, diagnose and guide the treatment of the main pathologies of the
endocrine system. Pathologies due to nutrition.
X
CE45. Recognize, diagnose and guide the treatment of the main pathologies of the
central or peripheral nervous system.
X
CE46. Know the main infectious agents and their mechanisms of action.
X
CE47. Recognize, diagnose and guide the treatment of the major infectious diseases
in different organ systems.
X
CE48. Recognize, diagnose and guide the treatment of the main pathologies of the
immune system.
X
CE49 Know the morphofunctional characteristics of the newborn, the child and
adolescent. Growth. Preterm infant.
X
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CE50. Recognize, diagnose and guide the treatment of the main pediatric pathologies.
Child nutrition. Diagnosis and genetic counseling. Cognitive, emotional and
psychosocial development in childhood and adolescence.
X
CE51. Knowing the biological, psychological and social foundations of personality and
behavior.
X
CE52. Recognize, diagnose and guide the treatment of psychiatric disorders.
Psychotherapy
X
CE53. Recognize, diagnose and guide the treatment of the main intoxications.
Palliative medicine.
X
CE54. Recognize the characteristics of the prevalent diseases in the elderly. Family
practice: living environment of the sick person, health promotion in the family and the
community.
X
CE55. Recognize, diagnose and guide the treatment of life-threatening situations.
X
CE56. Learn to make a complete anamnesis, that is patient-centered and oriented to
various pathologies, interpreting its meaning.
X
CE57. Learn to make a physical examination by organ systems, as well as a
psychopathological examination, interpreting its meaning.
X
CE58. Be able to assess the changes in clinical parameters at different ages.
Exploration and monitoring of pregnancy.
X
CE59. Establish a plan of action, focused on the needs of the patient and the family
and social environment consistent with the symptoms and signs of the patient.
X
CE60. Be able to do basic maneuvers and advanced life support.
X
CE61. Assess the risk / benefit ratio of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
X
CE62. Know the indications of biochemical, hematological, immunological,
microbiological, pathological and imaging tests.
X
CE63. Know the characteristics of tissues in different situations of injury, adaptation
and cell death. Inflammation. Alterations of cell growth. Histopathology of different
organ systems. Biochemical, cytogenetic and molecular biology applied to clinical
diagnostic markers.
X
CE64. Understanding the basics of microbiology and parasitology.
X
CE65. Know the main techniques of microbiological and parasitological diagnosis and
be able to interpret the results.
X
CE66. Understand the fundamentals of the interaction of radiation with the human
body. Imaging appearance. Basic radiographic signs of different organ systems.
X
CE67. Know other techniques for obtaining diagnostic images.
X
CE68. Be able to assess the indications and contraindications of radiological studies.
X
CE69. Having the ability to apply the criteria for radiation protection in diagnostic and
therapeutic procedures with ionizing radiation.
CE70. Know the main groups of drugs, dosages, routes of administration and
pharmacokinetics. Interactions and adverse effects. Prescription and
pharmacovigilance. Pharmacology of different organ systems. Analgesic, anticancer,
antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory drugs.
CE71. Know the general principles of anesthesia and resuscitation. Nutrition and
dietotherapy
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CE72. Know the main indications of electrophysiological techniques (ECG, EEG,
EMG, and others)
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CE73. The pathophysiology of wounds (including burns, frostbite and other injuries).
Healing. Surgical bleeding and thromboembolic prophylaxis.
X
CE74. Knowing the general surgical indications, preoperative risks and postoperative
complications. Transfusions and transplants.
X
CE75. Know the principles and indications of radiotherapy.
X
CE76. Understanding the basics of rehabilitation, promotion of personal autonomy, the
functional adaptation of / to the environment, and other physical processes in
morbidity, to improve the quality of life.
X
CE77. Know how to obtain and process a biological sample for study using different
diagnostic procedures.
X
CE78. Be able to interpret the results of laboratory diagnostic tests.
X
CE79. Managing disinfection and sterilization techniques.
X
CE80. Be able to interpret through systematic reading a radiological image.
X
CE81. Know how to properly use various drugs.
X
CE82. Know how to perform and interpret an electrocardiogram and an
electroencephalogram.
X
CE83. Correctly write prescriptions, tailored to each patient's situation and legal
requirements.
X
CE84. Assess nutritional status and develop an appropriate diet to different
circumstances.
X
CE85. Practicing basic surgical procedures: cleaning, haemostasis and suturing
wounds.
X
CE86. Preprofessional practice in the form of independent clinical rotation and a final
assessment of skills in health centers, hospitals and other healthcare settings to
incorporate values of the profession, assistive communication skills, clinical reasoning,
clinical management and critical judgment, and attention to the most prevalent health
problems in the areas of Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pediatrics,
Psychiatry and other clinical areas.
X
CE87. Final project: Transversal subject that will be done in association with different
materials.
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LEARNING OUTCOMES
COMPETENCES
R-1.- Know the basic principles of Physiology.
CB1,CB2,CB3,CB4,CB5,CG7,
CG11,CG30,CT1,CT2,CT14,
CT16,CE2,CE3,CE4,CE6
R-2.- Know the functioning of the various organ systems and
have a basis in order to be able to interprete the pathological
clinical situations
CB1,CB2,CB3,CB4,CB5,CG7,
CG11,CG30,CT1,CT16,
CE2,CE3,CE4,CE6
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R.-3 -Be able to relate the basic functioning of the various
systems, highlighting the common or particular aspects.
CB1,CB2,CB3,CB4,CB5,CG2,
CG7,CT1,CT16,CE2,CE3,
CE4,CE6
R-4.- Know the normal range of the most common analytical
data and be able to interpret normal physiological records
CB1,CB2,CB3,CB4,CB5,CG7,
CG11,CG30,CT1,CT16,CE2,
CE3,CE4,CE6
R-5.- Understands and is actively involved in clinical practice and
/ or laboratory
R-6.- Shows ability to solve problems based on clinical cases
based on physiology that the student faces.
R-7.- Be capable of searching bibliographic information from
different sources and analyzing it with a critical and constructive
spirit.
R-8.- Argumenting with rational criteria based on their work.
R-9.- Be able to write an understandable and organized text on
various aspects of human physiology
R-10.- Be able to elaborate documents of physiology as a part of
a group.
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CB1,CB2,CB3,CB4,CB5,CG6,
CG7,CG11,CG30,CT1,CT16,
CE2,CE3,CE4,CE6
CB1,CB2,CB3,CB4,CB5,CG7,
CG11,CG30,CT1,CT2,CT7,
CT14,CT16,CT19,CE2,CE3,
CE4,CE6
CB1,CB2,CB3,CB4,CB5,CG6,
CG7,CG11,CG30,CT1,CT14,
CT16,CT25,CE2,CE3,CE4,
CE6
CB1,CB2,CB3,CB4,CB5,CG6,
CG7,CG11,CG30,CT1,CT3,
CT6,CT16,CT18,CT26,CE2,
CE3,CE4,CE6
CB1,CB2,CB3,CB4,CB5,CG7
CG11,CG30,CT1,CT3,CT6,
CT16,CT18,CE2,CE3,CE4,
CE6
CB1,CB2,CB3,CB4,CB5,CG7
CG11,CG30,CT1,CT3,CT6,
CT9,CT12,CT16,CT18,CE2,
CE3,CE4,CE6
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PRACTICAL LEARNING ORGANIZATION
COMPETENCES
RP1 Be capable of searching bibliographic information from different sources
and analyzing it with a critical and constructive spirit.
CB1,CB2,CB3,CB4,CB5,
CG7,CG11,CG30,CT1,
CT6,CT16,CE2,CE3,CE4,
CE6
RP2 Be able to elaborate documents of physiology as a part of a group.
CB1,CB2,CB3,CB4,CB5,
CG6,CG7,CG11,CG30,
CT1,CT3,CT6,CT9,CT12,
CT16,CT25,CE2,CE3,
CE4,CE6
RP3 Argumenting with rational criteria based on their work.
CB1,CB2,CB3,CB4,CB5,
CG7,CG11,CG30,CT1,
CT3,CT7,CT14,CT16,
CT19,CE2,CE3,CE4,CE6
RP4 Showing ability to solve problems based on clinical cases.
CB1,CB2,CB3,CB4,CB5,
CG7,CG11,CG30,CT1
CT7,CT9,CT14,CT16,
CT18,CE2,CE3,CE4,CE6
RP5 Be able to gain clinical experience under appropriate supervision.
CB1,CB2,CB3,CB4,CB5,
CG6,CG7,CG11,CG30,
CT1,CT2,CT9,CT16,CE2,
CE3,CE4,CE6
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ON-CAMPUS EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES
ACTIVITY
Methodology of TeachingLearning
Relationship to
Learning Outcomes
of the subject
ECTS
ON-CAMPUS CLASS
Lecture.
Resolution
problems. Virtual simulators.
Exhibition content by the
teacher.
Explanation
of
knowledge and skills.
R1, R2, R3, R4, R6, R8,
RP3, RP4, RP5
1,2
SEMINAR AND
PRACTICE GROUP
Laboratory practices (virtual
simulators,
anatomical
models). Oral presentation of
the student. Group activities:
group
work
sessions
supervised by the teacher.
Knowledge
construction
through
interaction
and
student activity. It includes
anatomical
dissection
practices.
R1, R2, R4, R5, R6, R7,
R8, R9, R10, RP4, RP5,
RP6
0
Supervised monographic
sessions with shared
participation
R1, R2, R3, R4, R6, R8,
RP1, RP2, RP3, RP4,
RP5
0,4
Done in group, individual or
collective exhibition (leader)
R1, R2, R3, R4, R6, R7,
R8, R9, R10, RP1, RP2,
RP3, RP4
0,2
TUTORING
Personalized attention in
small groups. A period of
instruction and / or guidance
by a tutor aimed to review
and discuss the material and
themes presented in the
lectures, seminars, readings,
performance of works, etc.
R1, R2, R3, R4, R7, R8,
R9, R10, RP1, RP2,
RP3, RP4, RP5
0,4
EVALUATION
Joint oral tests and / or
written employed in the initial
t, formative or additive
student assessmen.
R1, R2, R3, R4, R9, R10,
RP1, RP2, RP3, RP4,
RP5, RP6
0,2
Total
2,4
SEMINAR
GROUP EXHIBITION
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INDEPENDENT STUDENT WORK
ACTIVITY
GROUP ASSIGNMENT
INDEPENDENT
ASSIGNMENT
Teaching-Learning
Methology
Relationship with
Learning Outcomes
for the subject
ECTS
Preparation of lectures, essays,
problem resolution, seminars,
papers, reports, etc.. to present in
class or deliver them in class,
practical and / or small group
tutoring.
Work done on the platform of the
university
(www.plataforma.ucv.es)
R1, R2, R3, R4, R5,
R6, R7, R8, R9, R10,
RP1, RP2, RP3,
RP4, RP5, RP6
1,4
R1, R2, R3, R4, R5,
R6, R7, R8, R9, RP1,
RP2, RP3, RP4,
RP5, RP6
2,2
Total
3,6
Student study: Individual
preparation of lectures, essays,
problem resolution, seminars,
papers, reports, etc.. o present in
class or deliver them in class,
practical and / or small group
tutoring.
Work done on the platform of the
university
(www.plataforma.ucv.es)
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Course guide. Medical degree.
Human Physiology-I. Academic year 2016-17
SISTEMA DE EVALUACIÓN DE LA ADQUISICIÓN DE LAS COMPETENCIAS Y
SISTEMA DE CALIFICACIONES
Instrument of evaluation
Learning outcomes
Allocated
percentage
R1, R2, R3, R4, R6, R8,
RP2, RP4
25%
R1, R2, R3, R4, R6, R8,
RP2, RP4
40%
R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6,
R7. R8, R9, R10, RP1,
RP2, 2P3, RP5
30%
R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6,
R8, RP3, RP4
5%
Review open questions
Written test that assesses knowledge and primarily the
student's ability to relate, integrate, and express coherently in
written language. case Studies.
Multiple choice exam
Multipe choice exam with only one correct answer and five
options. Allows the teacher to evaluate the acquired
competences.
Oral exam
Oral exam in which the student answers questions given by the
teacher.
Oral presentation
El alumno desarrolla mediante una exposición oral, apoyada o no con
medios audiovisuales, un tema o trabajo encargado por el profesor. Al
final de la exposición el profesor o el auditorio puede realizar
preguntas.
Curricular practices
The teacher monitores the practical exercises, clinical cases or
problems of different subjects, as well as the evaluation of the
professional occupation in a real invironment.
Assignment
The student, individually or as a group, will develop a review or
an investigation of a subject and will present it in written form
for evaluation by the teacher.
Attendance and participation
The teacher assesses the participation, involvement and
progression of acquiring knowledge and skills of students
during lectures and curricular practices
Simulations, OSCE
The goal of these simulations is the reproduction of similar
situation in real life with standardizedconditions, which allow the
teacher to analyze the clinical skills of the student in specific
situations. The teacher can also use the test known as
Objective Structured Clinical Evaluation (OSCE).
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Practical exam
The student faces an exam to demonstrate through a practical
exercise the acquisition of certain skills.
Minimum requirements:
To pass the course the student must meet the following minimum requirements:
1. In order to pass this subject, the student must obtain at least a 5 in the written exam. However this
grade should not be seen as sufficient to pass this subject, because the written exam only counts as
35% of the final grade. The teachers will then check the assignments, individual and group practical
lessons and simulations and will then decide about the final grade.
Criteria for granting honours:
Honours may be granted to the best students, who must have obtained a minimum grade of 9.
In certain cases, the teacher may establish a special test in order to determine those students which
deserve the honour, given the limitation of 5% of the students enrolled.
In the second and subsequent exams, honours may only be granted if there are any honours left to be
granted.
Course evolution in the second and subsequent course attendances:
There will be a class for people who have failed the first exam, in case that the number of students
exceeds the occupancy limit of the classroom and there will be a teacher for the aforementioned class.
The teacher in charge of this group will teach six follow-up sessions and tutoring for 2 hours each. The
competences to acquire the skills and abilities of the subject are made through all the practices
provided for the subject. Each session of the course will develop the course so as to reinforce the
work of the competences that each student needs in order to pass the course.
The evaluation of the content and abilities for the course will be performed through an official exam.
La evaluación de contenidos y habilidades se realizará en el examen fijado en el calendario oficial
para esta asignatura.
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Course guide. Medical degree.
Human Physiology-I. Academic year 2016-17
CONTENT DESCRIPTION
COMPETENCES
GENERAL PHYSIOLOGY
UNIT 1. Concept. Related sciences. Functional organization of the
human body.
UNIT 2. Internal environment. Body fluids. Homeostasis. Control
systems.
UNIT 3. Transport mechanisms. Passive transport. Active transport.
UNIT 4. Properties of the membrane at rest.
UNIT 5. Action potential.
UNIT 6. General physiology of the synapse. Neurotransmitters.
UNIT 7. General physiology of sensation and sensory receptor.
UNIT 8. Physiology of muscle contraction.
UNIT 9. Autonomic nervous system.
PHYSIOLOGY OF BLOOD AND IMMUNITY
UNIT 10. Blood composition. General features.
UNIT 11. Erythrocytes. Erythropoiesis. Iron metabolism. Oxygen
transport. Blood groups.
UNIT 12. Functions of granulocytes and macrophages. Functional
bases of the immune response.
UNIT 13. Physiology of hemostasis. Platelet functions. Coagulation
cascade.
RESPIRATORY PHYSIOLOGY
UNIT 14. Respiratory mechanics. Ventilation. Volumes and lung
capacities.
UNIT 15. Pulmonary circulation. Gas exchange. Relations ventilation /
perfusion. Transport of gases.
UNIT 16. Neurohumoral regulation of ventilation adjustments.
UNIT 17. Non-respiratory functions of the lungs.
CARDIOVASCULAR PHYSIOLOGY
UNIT 18. Introduction to cardiovascular physiology. General
characteristics of cardiac muscle.
UNIT 19. Concepts of cardiac electrophysiology. Conduction system.
UNIT 20. Physiological basis of electrocardiography.
UNIT 21. Cardiac cycle. Correlations between mechanical and
electrophysiology of the heart. Cardiac function. Cardiac output.
Venous return
UNIT 22. Vascular system. Systemic arterial circulation.
UNIT 23. Microcirculation. Venous and lymphatic circulation.
UNIT 24. Systemic regulation of blood pressure. Local control of blood
flow. Autoregulation.
UNIT 25. Special Circulations.
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CB1,CB2,CB3,CB4,
CB5,CG6,CG7,CG11,
CG30,CT1,CT2,CT3,
CT6,CT7,CT9,CT12,
T14,CT16,CT18,CT19,
CT25,CT26,CE2,CE3,
CE4,CE6
CB1,CB2,CB3,CB4,
CB5,CG6,CG7,CG11,
CG30,CT1,CT2,CT3,
CT6,CT7,CT9,CT12,
T14,CT16,CT18,CT19,
CT25,CT26,CE2,CE3,
CE4,CE6
CB1,CB2,CB3,CB4,
CB5,CG6,CG7,CG11,
CG30,CT1,CT2,CT3,
CT6,CT7,CT9,CT12,
T14,CT16,CT18,CT19,
CT25,CT26,CE2,CE3,
CE4,CE6
CB1,CB2,CB3,CB4,
CB5,CG6,CG7,CG11,
CG30,CT1,CT2,CT3,
CT6,CT7,CT9,CT12,
T14,CT16,CT18,CT19,
CT25,CT26,CE2,CE3,
CE4,CE6
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TEMPORAL LEARNING ORGANIZATION
UNIT
NUMBER OF
SESSIONS
1
GENERAL PHYSIOLOGY
5
2
BLOOD PHYSIOLOGY
5
3
RESPIRATORY PHYSIOLOGY
5
4
CARDIOVASCULAR (1) PHYSIOLOGY
5
5
CARDIOVASCULAR (2) PHYSIOLOGY
5
NOTE: The number of sessions assigned to each part of the course is approximate and may vary
depending on the learning needs.
BIBLIOGRAPHY
MAIN BIBLIOGRAPHY
1. Silverthorn, D.U. (2014). Fisiología Humana. Un enfoque integrado. 6ª edición. Ed. Panaméricana.
2. Fernandez-Tresguerres, J.A. (2011) Fisiología Humana. 4ª edición. Ed. McGrawHill.
3. Thibodeau, G.A., Patton, K.T. (2007). Anatomía y Fisiología. 6ª edición, Ed. Elsevier Mosby.
4. Ira Fox, S. (2014). Fisiología humana. 13ª edición. Ed. Mc Graw Hill.
5. Hall, J.E. (2011) Guyton & Hall Tratado de Fisiología médica. 12ª edición. Ed. Elsevier España.
6. Mezquita (2011). Fisiología Médica: del razonamiento fisiológico al razonamiento clínico. Ed.
Panamericana.
7. Pocock, G., Richards, C.D. (2010) Fisiología Humana: la Base de la Medicina. Ed. Masson.
8. Barrett, K.E. (2011) Ganong Fisiología Médica. 23ª edición. MacGraw Hill.
9. Sibernagl, S., Despopoulos, A. (2009). Fisiología: Texto y Atlas. Ed Panamericana.
10. Tortora, G.J., Derrikson, D. (2013). Principios de Anatomía y Fisiología. 13ª edición. Ed.
Panamericana.
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11. Koeppen, B.M. (2009) Berne y Levy: Fisiología. 6ª edición. Ed. Elsevier España.
12. Boron, W.F., Boulpaep, E.L. (2012) Medical Physiology. Ed. Elsevier Saunders.
13. West, J.B. (2009). Fisiología Respiratoria. Fundamentos. 9ª edición. Ed. Panamericana.
ADDITIONAL BIBLIOGRAPHY
1. Molina, P. (2008) Fisiología Endocrina. 2ª Edición. Ed. McGraw Hill-Interamericana .
2. West, J.B. (2009) Best & Taylor Bases Fisiológicas de la Práctica Médica. 14ª edición. Ed.
Panamericana.
3. Constanzo, L.S. (2011) Fisiología. 4ª edición. Ed. Elsevier España.
4. Feher, J.(2012) Quantitative Human Physiology: An introduction. Ed. Elsevier USA
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