Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

• Understand, describe, analyse and prioritise biological phenomena
• Abstract, understand and apply mathematical translations of the main laws and biological phenomena
• Understand and use different graphical representations of numerical values and their relationships
• Perceive spatial distribution, and understand two- and three-dimensional representations and interconvert them
• Understand the chronology of a phenomenon and master the time scales and their representations
• Control the molecular, morphological and functional approaches of normal and pathological conditions
• Understand the learning of physiological and pharmacological reasoning
• Integrate concepts from different approaches/disciplines in a complex biomedical problem
• Explain how molecular, morphological and functional modifications constitute pathological states and vice versa
• Demonstrate developed interpersonal skills
• Use a rich vocabulary linking concepts and words accurately
• Adapt lexical and syntactic choices in communication register (everyday language, medical language or scientific terminology)

Learning Outcomes of UE

Special physiology studies the specific and integrated functioning of organs in the normal state. The functional consequences of the main diseases affecting the organs are the subject of physiopathology. At the end of this course, the student will be able to describe the differences in the functioning of smooth, skeletal, and myocardial muscle tissues. They will know the functioning and dysfunction of the cardiovascular and endocrine systems. They will be able to relate the molecular, morphological, and functional characteristics of the different components of the cardio-circulatory system.  He will be able to describe and analyse the functioning of the endocrine glands and tissue and integrate it into control loops. He will be able to describe the pathways of hormone synthesis and control at the molecular level. He will be able to describe the physiological effects of hormones and the consequences for homeostasis at the individual level.
After normal functioning, malfunction of organs will be considered. The final goal is to enable students to understand the functional consequences of a disorder or of its treatment.
 

UE Content: description and pedagogical relevance

Each system is approached in a separate learning activity comprising a theoretical approach and integration through practical work. One learning activity focuses on the cardiovascular system, the other on the endocrine system.

Prior Experience

Fluid Dynamics Concepts, Gas Laws, Cell Biology, General Physiology, Biochemistry, Human Histology, and Anatomy
 

Type(s) and mode(s) of Q2 UE assessment

• Written examination - Face-to-face
• Oral presentation - Face-to-face
• Graded assignment(s) - Face-to-face

Q2 UE Assessment Comments

The exam will focus both on the knowledge and understanding of the concepts taught during the lecture, as well as their application in new concrete situations. It will also cover all the material from the practical work.

Method of calculating the overall mark for the Q2 UE assessment

If the grade obtained during the exam is equal to or greater than 8/20, the final grade of the UE (Academic Activity) is composed of 70% of the exam grade and 30% of the practical work grade (reports -  oral examination -TP exam). Otherwise, the final grade of the UE is composed solely of the grade obtained in the exam.

 

Type(s) and mode(s) of Q3 UE assessment

• Written examination - Face-to-face

Q3 UE Assessment Comments

The exam will focus both on the knowledge and understanding of the concepts taught during the lecture, as well as their application in new concrete situations. It will also cover all the material from the practical work.

Method of calculating the overall mark for the Q3 UE assessment

If the grade obtained during the exam is equal to or greater than 8/20, the final grade of the AA (Academic Activity) is composed of 70% of the exam grade and 30% of the practical work grade (reports -  oral examination -TP exam). Otherwise, the final grade of the AA is composed solely of the grade obtained in the exam.