Course syllabus
Kvantitativ humanfysiologi
Quantitative Human Physiology
TEK171, 7,5 credits, A (Second Cycle)
Valid for: 2016/17
Decided by: Education Board A
Date of Decision: 2016-04-05
General Information
Elective for: E5, F4, Pi4-biek
Language of instruction: The course will be given in Swedish
Aim
- To give basic knowledge in some areas of human physiology and
to give an overview of some methods used for measuring and
quantification of vital functions.
- The course is also meant to give inspiration for developing
mathematical and/or physiological models.
- Introduction on how regulating systems in the human body works
and feedback loops.
Learning outcomes
Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must
- obtain basic knowledge in neurophysiology, heart- lung- and
circulation physiology.
- obtain certain knowledge of how illness has an influence on
physiological mechanisms.
Competences and skills
For a passing grade the student must
- be able to explain the function and co-operation of different
physiological systems in the body
- be able to create simple calculation models for physiology
processes
Contents
- neurophysiology: Basal neurophysiology, the sensory system,
regulating system.
- heart physiology: Heart anatomy, physiology and mechanics,
EKG, MR, Myocardial scintigraphy.
- elementary image processing, overview of medical imaging
methods and how they can be used to quantify physiology.
- circulation physiology: Peripheral circulation and control of
circulation.
- respiration physiology: Lung anatomy and functions, Respiratory
physiology, spirometry, arterial blood gases, exercise tests with
oxygen measurements.
Examination details
Grading scale: TH
Assessment: Written and/or oral examination, including theory and problems.
Admission
Required prior knowledge: TEK290 Biology,Introductory course.
The number of participants is limited to: No
Reading list
- Eric P. Widmaier, Hershel Raff and Kevin T. Strang. McGraw Hill: Vander´s Human physiology, The mechanisms of body function. 11:e upplagan, 2008.
- Klinisk fysiologi med nuklearmedicin och klinisk neurofysiologi, Björn Jonson & Per Wollmer (red). Liber, 2005. Second edition. Rekommenderad läsning, men kommer ej aktivt användas i kursen.
Contact and other information
Course coordinator: Håkan Arheden, hakan.arheden@med.lu.se
Course coordinator: Einar Heiberg, einar@heiberg.se
Course homepage: http://www.med.lu.se/klinvetlund/klinisk_fysiologi/grundutbildning/kvantitativ_humanfysiologi