The main objective of this course is for students to acquire basic knowledge and skills about the functioning of human body organs and systems. It provides a vision of the human organism as a series of integrated processes that allow students to understand how it adapts to internal and environmental changes.



Through this course, students will be able to understand the physiological bases of homeostasis, recognize the functions of the systems and organs of the human body at their different levels of organization in a state of health, and describe the utility of basic functional exploration methods of the different systems and organs. They will learn to use these methods practically and comprehend the results they provide.



The course is part of the Biomedicine Fundamentals module.



This course builds on knowledge provided by:



Applied Biophysics and Biochemistry

Cell and Developmental Biology

Human Anatomy



The knowledge gained in this course will be used in the following courses:



Human Physiopathology

Surgical Tools and Instruments

Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine

Biomedical Instrumentation

Drug Development and Evaluation

Fundamentals of Biomedical Signal Processing

Biomedical Image Processing

GENERAL COMPETENCIES:



G003 Knowledge in basic and technological subjects, enabling them to learn new methods and theories and equipping them with versatility to adapt to new situations.

G004 Knowledge for performing measurements, calculations, valuations, appraisals, assessments, studies, reports, task planning, and other similar work.



TRANSVERSAL COMPETENCIES:



T001 Ability to solve problems with initiative, decision-making, creativity, and critical reasoning, while respecting the principles of universal accessibility and design for all people.



SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES:



M03FM05 Knowledge of the physiological bases of homeostasis and the functions of the systems and organs of the human body at their different levels of organization.



LEARNING OUTCOMES:



RAG3 The graduate will be able to describe the basic functioning of the human body at the cellular, histological, metabolic, physiological, and anatomical levels, as well as the impact of the most relevant pathologies on it.

RAG9 The graduate will be able to perform measurements, calculations, valuations, appraisals, assessments, studies, reports, or similar work in the field of biomedical engineering.

RAG13 The graduate will be able to identify problems and needs in the health sciences that can be addressed with technological solutions.

RAT1 The graduate will be capable of solving problems with initiative, decision-making, creativity, and critical reasoning.

Topic 1 General Principles. Homeostasis.

Topic 2 Physiology of the Nervous and Locomotor Systems.

Topic 3 Physiology of Blood and the Immune System.

Topic 4 Physiology of the Cardiovascular System.

Topic 5 Physiology of the Respiratory System.

Topic 6 Physiology of the Digestive System.

Topic 7 Physiology of the Renal System.

Topic 8 Physiology of the Endocrine System.

Topic 9 Physiology of the Reproductive System.

Topic 10 Bone Physiology.

Topic 11 Physiology of the Skin and Thermoregulation.

Lecture: Presentation by the professor of the conceptual content of the subject with occasional participation from students.



Classroom Practices: Work will be done through solving exercises, problems, or cases on specific topics corresponding to the different blocks of the subject, allowing for deepening and working from different angles on the aspects presented in lectures. These will be conducted in groups or individually and will last for one and a half hours.



Laboratory Practices: The content of the subject will be worked on through experimental practices using specific laboratories and computer tools, allowing for the collection of data and its subsequent analysis and discussion. These will be conducted in groups or individually and will last for one and a half hours.

• Continuous Assessment System
• Final Assessment System
• Tools and qualification percentages:
  • Written test to be taken (%): 70
  • Realization of Practical Work (exercises, cases or problems) (%): 15
  • Team projects (problem solving, project design)) (%): 15

Course Evaluation:



The evaluation of the course will be conducted through a continuous assessment system and will consist of:



Written Exam: 70% of the course grade, and passing it is necessary to pass the course. It will be conducted in two written tests covering the knowledge of the subject. This includes knowledge acquired in theoretical classes and from the development of practical sessions. The first test will take place mid-term. The second test will be conducted at the end of the term, covering the parts of the course not yet assessed, with the possibility of retaking the first test. This second test will be scheduled within the academic calendar period.

Completion of Questionnaires: 15% of the course grade. This will be done through questionnaires on the eGela platform at the end of the corresponding practical sessions.

Submission of Reports/Projects: Preparation and submission of reports on learning activities and teamwork conducted during Classroom and Laboratory practices.



To pass the course, it is necessary to pass the written exam and the evaluation of the rest of the formative activities.



WAIVER OF CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT: According to Article 8 of the regulations governing the evaluation of students in official undergraduate degrees (BOPV, March 13, 2017, http://www.ehu.eus/es/web/estudiosdegrado-gradukoikasketak/ebaluaziorako-arautegia), students have the right to be evaluated through the final assessment system, regardless of whether they have participated in the continuous assessment system or not. To do this, students must submit a written request to the responsible professor, waiving the continuous assessment, within a period of 9 weeks from the start of the term or course, according to the academic calendar of the center.



WAIVER OF ORDINARY CALL: According to Article 12 of the regulations governing the evaluation of students in official undergraduate degrees (BOPV, March 13, 2017, http://www.ehu.eus/es/web/estudiosdegrado-gradukoikasketak/ebaluaziorako-arautegia):



1.- Waiving the call will result in a "not presented" grade.

2.- In the case of continuous assessment, students can waive the call within a minimum period of up to one month before the end date of the teaching period for the corresponding course. This waiver must be submitted in writing to the responsible professor.

According to Article 9 of the regulations governing the evaluation of students in official undergraduate degrees (BOPV, March 13, 2017, http://www.ehu.eus/es/web/estudiosdegrado-gradukoikasketak/ebaluaziorako-arautegia), assessment of the subject in the extraordinary call will be exclusively through the final evaluation system. Written exams will be conducted to assess the theoretical part and the contents of laboratory and classroom practices designed and weighted similarly to the ordinary call.



WAIVER OF EXTRAORDINARY CALL: According to Article 12 of the regulations governing the evaluation of students in official undergraduate degrees (BOPV, March 13, 2017, http://www.ehu.eus/es/web/estudiosdegrado-gradukoikasketak/ebaluaziorako-arautegia), failure to attend the final evaluation test set on the official examination date will result in an automatic waiver of the call.

Basic bibliography

- Human Physiology: An Integrated Approach, Dee Unglaub Silverthorn. 8th edition. Pearson, 2019.

- Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology, John E. Hall. 14th edition. Elsevier, 2020.

- Berne & Levy Physiology, Bruce Koeppen, Bruce Stanton. 7th edition. Elsevier, 2017.

- Human Physiology, G. Pocock, CD. Richards & DA. Richards. 5th edition. Oxford, 2018.

- Human Physiology, Stuart I. Fox. 15th edition. McGraw-Hill, 2018.

In-depth bibliography

- Casis L, Zumalabe JM. Fisiología y psicología de la actividad física y el deporte. Elsevier, 2008
- Ganong WF. Fisiología Médica. 24. Ed. McGraw-Hill/Interamericana, 2013.
- Tortora G, Derickson B. Principios de Anatomía y Fisiología. 24. Edit. Medica Panamericana, 2013.
- Tresguerres JAF. Fisiología Humana. 4. Ed. Interamericana-McGraw Hill, 2011.
- West JB, Luks A. Fisiología Respiratoria. Fundamentos. 10. Ed. Lippincott, 2016.

Web addresses

https://libguides.middlesex.mass.edu/c.php?g=278773&p=1858224