Physiology M - Z
Academic Year 2023/2024 - Teacher: ROSARIO GULINOExpected Learning Outcomes
The course would help the students to acquire knowledge about animal functions with particular attention to mammals and humans. It will start with cellular physiology, with focusing onto specific cell types including neurons. Then, the course will analyse functions of organs and systems, and their functional crosstalk in order to understand the strategies for maintaining homeostasis.
Course Structure
The contents of the course will be illustrated by the teacher during seminars. All materials (slides) will be provided to the students. Learning assessment may also be carried out remotely, by using online platforms, should particular conditions and regulations require it. In this case, it would be necessary to introduce changes with respect to previous statements, in line with the programme outlined in the Syllabus.
Required Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of anatomy, histology and physics, as well as fundamental concepts of general and organic chemistry, biochemistry, genetics and molecular biology.
Attendance of Lessons
Attendance is recommended but not mandatory.
Textbook Information
Suggested book:
- Human Physiology: An integrated Approach. By D.U. Silverthorn. Ed. Pearson. 8th edition.
Learning Assessment
Learning Assessment Procedures
The evaluation will be done by oral exams and it will primarily check the ability to handle the logical flow of the discipline, and secondarily the acquisition of detailed contents.
Online oral exams will be possible in particular circumstances, should particular conditions or novel regulations require it.