Course detail
Introduction to Biology of Man
FEKT-BUBCAcad. year: 2018/2019
Introduction into anatomy and human physiology, principles of interdisciplinary communication of an engineer and a medical doctor, basic special terminology and function of the particular systems and organs. Review of cellular level of living organisms, morphology and function of blood, circulation, respiration, urinary system, endocrine system and nervous system.
Supervisor
Learning outcomes of the course unit
Participatan will be able to:
- List and define the basic anatomical terms,
- Communication with medical staff,
- Describe the general structure and function of cells,
- Describe the basic principles of physiological systems of the human body,
- Apply these principles in the interpretation of measured signals and data.
Prerequisites
The subject knowledge of biology of man and the knowledge of basic princips of medical technology in the field of electrokardiography, electroencephalography, electromyography and blood flow is requested.
Co-requisites
Not applicable.
Recommended optional programme components
Not applicable.
Recommended or required reading
HONZÍKOVÁ, Nataša a Petr HONZÍK. Biologie člověka - elektronická skripta. FEKT VUT v Brně, 2003. (CS)
CHIRAS, D. Human Biology, 7th Edition, Jones & Bartlett Learning, 2011
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Techning methods include lectures. Course is taking advantage of e-learning (Moodle) system. Students have to write a single project during the course.
Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes
Graded credit is awarded on the basis of an interview with the examiner on the selected topic in biology or physiology.
Language of instruction
Czech
Work placements
Not applicable.
Course curriculum
General characteristics of living organisms.
Cellular basis of living organisms.
Overview of the human morphology, the anatomic and physiological terminology.
Physiological functions.
Physiology of blood.
Physiology of circulation.
Physiology of respiration.
Physiology of digestion and absorption.
Physiology of energy balance and metabolism.
Physiology of urinary system.
Endocrine system.
Nervous system.
Applied physiology.
Aims
The aim of the course is to acquaint students with the nature of the physiological processes in the human body and the basic knowledge of human biology. The course is aimed to engineers who specialize in medical devices, and its primary purpose is to supplement student's knowledge so that they are able to communicate with medical staff.
Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences
There is no controlled od compulsory education in this course.
Classification of course in study plans
- Programme EEKR-B Bachelor's
branch B-AMT , 3. year of study, winter semester, 4 credits, general knowledge
branch B-EST , 3. year of study, winter semester, 4 credits, general knowledge
branch B-MET , 3. year of study, winter semester, 4 credits, general knowledge
branch B-SEE , 3. year of study, winter semester, 4 credits, general knowledge
branch B-TLI , 3. year of study, winter semester, 4 credits, general knowledge - Programme EEKR-CZV lifelong learning
branch ET-CZV , 1. year of study, winter semester, 4 credits, general knowledge
Type of course unit
eLearning
eLearning: currently opened course