Duration
Cardiovascular system : 8h Th
Respiratory system : 8h Th
Endocrine system and metabolism : 10h Th
Nervous system : 15h Th
Digestive system : 10h Th
Nephro-urinary system : 8h Th
Number of credits
| Bachelor in pharmacy | 9 crédits |
Lecturer
Cardiovascular system : Philippe Kolh
Respiratory system : Didier Cataldo
Endocrine system and metabolism : Philippe Kolh
Nervous system : Gaëtan Garraux
Digestive system : Didier Cataldo
Nephro-urinary system : Didier Cataldo
Coordinator
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the second semester
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
The course aims at allowing students to be able to understand human biochemistry and physiology
The different systems will be part of the course:
I. Cardio-vascular system.
1. Elements of cardio-vascular physiology
2. Cardiac pump
3. Vascular System
4. Cardio-vascular homeostasis : cardiac output and arterial pressure
5. Principles of cardio-vascular physiopathology
6. Arterial hypertension
7. Coronary insufficiency
8. Cardiac failure
II. Respiratory system
1. Introduction to respiratory system
2. Ventilation
3. Diffusion
4. Circulation
5. Blood gazes
6. Control of pH
7. Gaz exchanges
8. Respiratory mechanics
9. Control of ventilation
10. Unusual conditions (altitude...).
III. Digestive system
1. Introduction
2. Regulation processes
3. Energy and metabolism
4. Regulation of intakes
5. Mouth
6. Oesophagus
7. Stomach
8. Hormons of digestive tract
9. Pancreas
10. Intestine absorption
11. Liver
12. Colon
IV. Nephro-urinary system
1. Introduction
2. Glomerular filtration
3. Tubular function
4. Water and ions regulation
5. Kidney pathophysiology
6. Urinary tract
V. Endocrine system and metabolism
The course concerns human biochemistry and physiology, partim endocrine system and metabolism. In particular, it encompasses the following chapters:
1. Introduction
2. Mechanisms of action of hormones
3. The hormones of the energetic metabolism
Energetic metabolism
Insulin and diabetes
Glucagon
Epinephrine
Glucocorticoids
Thyroid hormones
4. Gastro-intestinal hormones
5. Water, electrolytes, and mineral elements
6. Growth
7. Reproduction
8. Cytokines
9. Mediators
VI Nervous system
Système sensoriels somatiques : somesthésie, vision, audition, gustation, olfaction
Système moteur somatique : unité motrice, contrôle segmentaire des unités motrices, contrôle supra-segmentaire, apprentissage
Cognition, émotion, comportement
Eveil et conscience
Homéostasie
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
The objective of the course is to master the principles of biochemistry and physiology of the human cardio-vascular system. Furthermore, the student will have understood the importance of feedbacks and interactions between the different parts of the regulatory systems.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
General Biochemestry; General Physiology
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lectures with active participation of students
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Blended learning
Further information:
Face-to-face teaching in a lecture theatre.
Professor Cataldo's lectures are available live via Teams.
Podcasts will be available after the lecture for the various subjects.
Recommended or required readings
Course syllabus, available on MyULg/eCampus
For neurophysiology here is a useful reference book:
Neurosciences, 5th edition.
D. Purves, G.J. Augustine, D. Fitzpatrick, W.C. Hall, A.-S LaMantia, J.O. McNamara, L.E. White. de boeck Ed
Assessment methods and criteria
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
written exam ( multiple-choice questionnaire )
Further information:
End semester evaluations
The exams are written. They include the following types of questions:
MCQs with certainty coefficients (see note on this subject on the eCampus).
Examinations will take place as on-line (if needed) or presential activities.
There is no partial exemption for this course, either between the 1st and 2nd session or from one year to the next.
Work placement(s)
No training
Organizational remarks
No remark
Contacts
Prof Didier CATALDO
didier.cataldo@uliege.be
Tel : 04 366 2521
Mme Jessica THYS (administrative assistent)
Jessica.thys@uliege.be
Pr Philippe Kolh
Philippe.kolh@uliege.be
04/3665196
04/3668445 (secretary)
Prof Gaetan GARRAUX
Tél : 04 3665950
ggarraux@uliege.be