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| Course title | Physiology I |
| Course code | VeteB058 |
| Credit points (ECTS) | 5 |
| Total Hours in Course | 135 |
| Number of hours for lectures | 32 |
| Number of hours for seminars and practical classes | 32 |
| Number of hours for laboratory classes | 0 |
| Independent study hours | 71 |
| Date of course confirmation | 19/02/2025 |
| Responsible Unit | Preclinical Institute |
| Course developers | |
| Dr. med. vet., prof. Aija Ilgaža Ph.D., doc. Sintija Jonova |
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| Prior knowledge | |
| BiolB004, Animal Biology, Ecology and Ethology II VeteB003, Anatomy of the Domestic Animals II |
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| Course abstract | |
| Physiology is a fundamental branch of biology that studies the principles of physiological processes in organisms, including the functions of cells, individual organs, and organ systems, as well as their interrelationships and regulatory mechanisms. Understanding physiology is essential for comprehending the complex physiological processes of the body, their regulatory mechanisms, and the causal relationships behind various functional changes that occur under the influence of external and internal environmental factors. The aim of the first part of this course is to provide an introduction to the history of physiology and fundamental concepts such as homeostasis, protective mechanisms, and basic regulatory processes. It also covers the biological membrane (its structure, functions, substance transport mechanisms, membrane potentials, receptors, etc.), cell physiology, and excitable tissues, including the physiology of muscles, nervous tissue, the central nervous system (CNS), glands, and the skin. | |
| Learning outcomes and their assessment | |
| Knowledge – understanding the history of physiology, the concept of homeostasis and the mechanisms by which the body maintains it, cell physiology, excitable tissues and their functions, and skin physiology. Assessment – four colloquia. Skills – the ability to comprehend various physiological processes of excitable tissues, circulatory system organs, and the body as a whole, including their interactions and outcomes. Assessment – completion of practical works and defense of protocols. Competence – the ability to apply acquired knowledge of skin physiology and the fundamental principles of excitable tissue function in animals of various species. Additionally, the capability to utilize this knowledge in further studies of clinical subjects. Assessment – defense of practical work protocols and colloquia. | |
| Course Content(Calendar) | |
| In full-time studies, a total of 32 lectures and 32 practical works, divided into 5 topics:
1. Introduction to physiology - history, homeostasis, cell physiology (structure, mutual relationship, protective mechanisms, substance transfer mechanisms, membrane potentials, receptors and ligands), basic mechanisms of the body's defense systems and regulations - 8 hours of lectures and 8 hours of practical work. 1st colloquium. Introduction to physiology. Cell physiology. 2. Physiology of excitable tissues. Physiology of muscles. 6 hours of lectures, 6 hours of practical work. 2nd colloquium. Introduction, Excitable tissue. Muscle physiology. 3. Physiology of nervous tissue (including receptors) and CNS – 8 hours of lectures and 8 hours of practical work. Colloquium 3. Physiology of organs of the nervous system 4. Physiology of the glands (8 hours of lectures and 8 hours of practical work. 4. Colloquium. Physiology of glands. 5. Physiology of the skin. 2 hours of lectures and 2 hours of practical work. |
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| Requirements for awarding credit points | |
| The study course Physiology I ends with an exam. To be admitted to the exam, students must meet the following requirements:
1. Attend at least 75% of all semester practical works. 2. Successfully pass four colloquia, receiving a grade according to the standard 10-point system. 3. Received a positive assessment for independent assignments in the Physiology I course. 4. Defend all practical work protocols. If the 1st requirement is not met (more than 25% of the practical work are missed), the study course must be repeated. Unfulfilled 2nd, 3rd, or 3rd requirements, as well as the Physiology I exam, can be completed by students until the first colloquium week of the Physiology II study course (including), by individually arranging a time with the teaching staff. If these requirements are not fulfilled within this period, the Physiology I study course must be repeated. |
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| Description of the organization and tasks of students’ independent work | |
| In the 71 hours allocated for independent work, students: prepare for practical work using practical work protocols, lecture materials, recommended literature, and other available sources; independently prepare for tests; and complete and submit independent assignments for evaluation. During the semester, students receive several tasks to be completed independently as part of practical work. To receive a "passed" rating, these tasks must be submitted to the lecturer for evaluation and briefly presented during the practical session. | |
| Criteria for Evaluating Learning Outcomes | |
| All grading is conducted using either the commonly accepted 10-point grading system or pass/fail grading.
During the semester, at the end of each topic, students' knowledge is assessed based on the results of colloquia written as part of practical work. If a student misses more than 50% of the lectures related to a specific topic, they must demonstrate their mastery of the topic to the lecturer (the teaching staff responsible for that topic) before taking the colloquium. The method of assessment (test, independent work, report, or other) is determined by the lecturer. Only after successfully completing this requirement may the student take the colloquium for that topic. If a student fails a colloquium three times, they must take it orally with two physiology teachers on the fourth attempt. If the colloquium is not passed on the fourth attempt, the student must take it a fifth time with a commission of three teachers. Failure to pass the colloquium on the fifth attempt results in the requirement to repeat the Physiology I course. Students' skills are evaluated according to the established criteria for performing and assessing tasks assigned in practical work. Students' competence is assessed individually through the evaluation of independent work as outlined in the study program. Upon completion of the Physiology I course, students must: 1)Defend the work protocols developed during practical work, demonstrating their knowledge, skills, and competence. 2)Take the final exam, receiving a grade based on the 10-point system. |
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| Compulsory reading | |
| 1. Valtneris A. Cilvēka fizioloģija. Rokasgrāmata. 2 izd. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC, 2009. 252 lpp.
2. Aberberga-Augskalne L., Koroļova O. Fizioloģija ārstiem. Rīga: SIA „Medicīnas apgāds”, 2007. 516 lpp. 3. Reece W.O. Duke’s Physiology of Domestic Animals. USA: Wiley Blackwol, 2015. 760 p. 4. Garančs A. Cilvēka un dzīvnieku fizioloģija jautājumos un atbildēs. Rīga, 2006. 340 lpp. 5. Sjaastad O.V., Sand O., Hove K. Physiology of Domestic Animals 2ed., Scandinavian Veterinary Press, 2010. 804 p. 6. Sherwood L., Klandorf H., Yancey P.H. Animal Physiology From Genes to Organisms, 2nd edition, Cengage Learning, 2013. 896 p. 7. Klein B.G. Cunningham’s Textbook of veterinary physiology USA, Elsevier Inc., 2020. 645 p. |
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| Further reading | |
| 1. Melfi V., Hosey G., Pankhurst S. Zoo Animals: Behaviour, Management and Welfare. Oxford University Press. 2009. 661 p.
2. Lejniece S. Klīniskā hematoloģija. Rīga: Nacionālais apgāds, 2005. 324 lpp. 3. Danilāns A. Gastroenteroloģija. Rīga: Nacionālais apgāds, 2005. 126 lpp. 4. Betts J.G., Desaix P., Johnson E., Johnson J.E., Korol O., Kruse D., Poe B., Wise J.A., Womble M., Young K.A., Anatomy & Physiology, OpenStax, USA, 2017. 5. Khurana I., Khurana A., Kowlgi N.G. Textbook of Medical Physiology, 3rd Ed., Elsevier Health Sciences, 2019. 1084 pp. 6. Costanzo L.S. Physiology, 6th edition, Elsevier Inc., 2018. 491 p. 6. Akers R.M., Denbow M.D. Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals 2nd edition, Wiley Blakcwell, 2013. 671 p. |
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| Periodicals and other sources | |
| 1. Journal of Veterinary Physiology
2. Open Access Animal Physiology 3. The Veterinary Journal 4. https://www.askjpc.org/vspo/ 5. http://www.fmv.ulisboa.pt/atlas/atlas_ing.htm 6. https://teachmephysiology.com/ 7. https://courses.lumenlearning.com/suny-ap2/ 8.https://www.coursehero.com/study-guides/boundless-ap/ |
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| Notes | |
| Mandatory course in the second cycle professional study program Veterinary Medicine | |