Course syllabus

Människans fysiologi
Human Physiology

TEK015, 7,5 credits, G2 (First Cycle)

Valid for: 2014/15
Decided by: Education Board C
Date of Decision: 2014-04-14

General Information

Main field: Technology.
Compulsory for: BME2, N2
Language of instruction: The course will be given in Swedish

Aim

Learning outcomes

Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must

understand and be able to explain

• the functional organisation of the human body
• general principles of the organisation and functions of organs and tissues as well as the general features of physiological control mechanisms
• the organisation, functions and control mechanisms of each organ system studied

Competences and skills
For a passing grade the student must

know and be acquainted with

• basic routines in some physiological methods
• oral and written communication

Contents

The human body is studied from a functional point of view. General principles for the organisation and function of organs and tissues are dealt with as well as general physiological control mechanisms.

Examination details

Grading scale: TH
Assessment: Written examination. Teaching consists of lectures, supervised group exercises, and laboratory practices. Laboratory practices and the associated teaching are compulsory.

Admission

Required prior knowledge: KOKA01 General and Inorganic Chemistry, KOKA05 Organic Chemistry and TEK295 Biology of the Cell.
The number of participants is limited to: No

Reading list

• As specified by the department not later than five weeks before onset of the course.

Contact and other information

Course coordinator: Carin Jarl-Sunesson, Carin.Jarl-Sunesson@biol.lu.se
Course homepage: http://www.biol.lu.se/tek015-sv-