Physiology I

Code:

MD2302

Acronym:

F I

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Medicine

Instance: 2014/2015 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Mestrado Integrado
Course/CS Responsible:	Integrated Master in Dental Medicine

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
MIMD	90	PLANO OFICIAL 2007/2008 BOLONHA	2	-	5	72	135

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

Medical physiology explores organic function in the different grades of its organization, from the sub cellular level to the organism itself.
The Course Unit Physiology I has the following objectives:
- Give to "Medicina Dentária" students basic knowledge to permit comprehension of the mechanisms of body function (organic systems and its integrated assessment;
- Instigate the discussion about the effect of multiple perturbations in organic balance (homeostasis) by simulation and / or case problem solving;
- Stimulate critical attitude and rational interpretation of physiologic concepts
- Stimulate study and information integration capacity, essential qualities for the application of an evidence based Medicine

Learning outcomes and competences

1. To learn the cellular and sub-cellular mechanisms, underlying the functional aspects of the human body.
2. To know the normal function of the different organs and systems of the human body.
3. To acquire a base of knowledge to use in the several physiological areas and to apply later in the other curricular units of the course and in the future clinical practice.

Working method

Presencial

Program

Theoretical Sessions:
Cellular physiology; Neuronal physiology and synapse; Muscle; Cardiovascular System; Blood and Haemostasis, Endothelium; Respiratory System.

Theorico - Practical  Sessions: 
Cellular  Membranes;  Muscle Physiology; Electrical Activity of the Heart, Heamodynamics; Mechanisms of Arterial Pressure Regulation, Ventricular Function Curves; Assessment of Haemostasis, Assessment of Lung Mechanics.

Pratical  Sessions:  
Simulation  Programs,  Problem - Solving  Cases, Practical  works (Clinical  and  laboratorial):  Cellular  Physiology; Nervous System Physiology; Muscle; Cardiovascular System, Recording and interpretation of ECG, Evaluation and interpretation of arterial and jugular venous pulses, Cardiac auscultation;Pulmonary Auscultation; Spirometry; Hemogram

Mandatory literature

Bruce Koeppen, Bruce Staton; Berne & Levy Physiology, Mosby, 2009. ISBN: 032307362X

Complementary Bibliography

Walter Boron, Emile Boulpaep; Medical Physiology - Updated Edition, Elsevier, 2011. ISBN: 1437717535
John Hall; Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology , Elsevier, 2009. ISBN: 1416045740

Comments from the literature

Additional complementary texts will be supplied by the teachers.

Teaching methods and learning activities

Weekly classes / student

1 theoretical session of 60 minutes
1 theoretico-practical session of 90 minutes
1 practical session of 90 minutes

keywords

Health sciences > Medical sciences > Medicine > Physiology

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Description	Type	Time (hours)	Weight (%)	End date
	Exame		80,00
	Participação presencial		20,00
	Total:	-	100,00

Eligibility for exams

1. Theorico-practical and practical evaluation (P): - Continuous evaluation resulting from the following components:

-          Participation in practical classes: 25%

-          Participation in theorico-practical classes: 25%

-          Average of mini-test marks of the semester: 25%

-          Practical examination: 25%.

After computing the average, this value will contribute to the final grade (see formula). There will be four mini-tests (2 theorico-practical and 2 practical) throughout the semester (5 multiple choice and 5 true/false questions), as well as a formal mandatory moment of evaluation of practical skills

2. Theoretical evaluation (T): Written exam weighing 70% of the final grade. The exam consists of 40 multiple choice questions. For approval a minimum score of 9.5 in the theoretical evaluation is required.

Calculation formula of final grade

 

1. Theorico-practical and practical evaluation (P):
- Continuos by both theatchers corresponding to 20% of the final classification (see formula).

2. Theorical evaluation (T):
- Writen examination corresponding to 80% of the final classification. The examination is made by 40 multiple-choice questions. For approval it is required a minimal classification of 9.5 values.


Final classification= 0,2*P + 0,8*T

Observations

Main bibliography:
• Berne & Levy Physiology, 6th Updated Edition - Koeppen BM, Stanton BA. Ed. Mosby Inc., 2009. ISBN-10: 032307362X 

Complementary bibliography:

• Medical Physiology, Walter F. Boron and Emile L. Boulpaep Editors, 2nd Edition, Saunders Elsevier, 2009

• Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology, Hall J.E. Editor, 12th Edition, Saunders Elsevier, 2011

• Additional texts elaborated by the Teachers