Duration
26h Th, 26h Pr
Number of credits
| Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Engineering | 5 crédits | |||
| Master of Science (MSc) in Biomedical Engineering | 5 crédits |
Lecturer
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 concerns the physiology of human systems (with the exception of the nervous system, studied elsewhere). In particular, it encompasses:
- introduction to physiology
- cardiovascular physiology
- respiratory physiology
- renal physiology
- digestive physiology
- endocrine physiology and metabolism
- Chapter I - introduction to biological systems and physiology:
hierarchy of biological systems; definition of physiology; hypothetico-deductive approach to the scientific method; functional allocation; chemical communication; vital functions and maintenance of life; internal environment and homeostasis; essential mechanisms of major functions; regulation systems
- Chapter II - cardiovascular system:
cardiac anatomy; electrical properties of the heart muscle; electrocardiogram; cycle of heart contraction; heart sounds; cardiac flow; regulation of cardiac output; blood circulation; blood pressure and resistance; bllod pressure regulation; distribution of blood to tissues; capillary exchanges; blood and its compounds; blood groups
- Chapter III - respiratory system:
general considerations; anatomy of the respiratory system; ventilatory mechanics; respiratory volumes and capacities; alveolar ventilation; gas exchanges; transport of respiratory gases in the blood; breathing regulation
- Chapter IV - renal system:
introduction; renal anatomy; urine production; filttration; tubular secretion and reabsorption; conservation of water and sodium; hormonal regulation of water reabsorption; characteristics and composition of urine, ureters, bladder, and miction
- Chapter V - endocrine system:
general characteristics; structure and general actions of hormones; general control of hormonal secretions; main endocrine glands (pituitary gland; thyroid; parathyroid; adrenal; gonads; pancreas); nervous and endocrine integration
- Chapter VI - digestive system:
digestive processes; functional concepts; structural organization; gastric secretion; pancreatic secretion; absorption phenomena; hunger and satiety
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
The objective of the course is to master the basic principles of human physiology, in particular the functioning of cardio-vascular, respiratory, renal, digestive, and endocrine systems. Furthermore, the student will have understood the importance of feedbacks and system interactions.
More specifically, the learning objectives correspond to the table of contents of the course, described in detail in the "contents of the teaching unit" section.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
General and cellular biology (co-requisite)
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lectures with active participation of students
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
face-to-face delivery
Recommended or required readings
Mandatory readings: Course syllabus, available on MyULg
Any session :
- In-person
written exam ( multiple-choice questionnaire, open-ended questions )
- Remote
written exam ( multiple-choice questionnaire )
- If evaluation in "hybrid"
preferred in-person
Additional information:
Written examination including multiple choice questions, short questions - answers, and open questions
Work placement(s)
No training
Organisational remarks and main changes to the course
No remark
Contacts
Pr Philippe Kolh
Philippe.kolh@ulg.ac.be
04/3665196
04/3668445 (secretary)