Universität Wien

330019 VO Basics in Human Physiology (2021S)

für das Lehramtstudium Haushaltsökonomie und Ernährung

4.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 33 - Ernährungswissenschaften
REMOTE
Moodle

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Details

Language: German

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Monday 01.03. 09:45 - 12:15 Digital
  • Wednesday 03.03. 09:45 - 12:15 Digital
  • Friday 05.03. 09:45 - 12:15 Digital
  • Monday 08.03. 09:45 - 12:15 Digital
  • Wednesday 10.03. 09:45 - 12:15 Digital
  • Friday 12.03. 09:45 - 12:15 Digital
  • Monday 15.03. 09:45 - 12:15 Digital
  • Wednesday 17.03. 09:45 - 12:15 Digital
  • Friday 19.03. 09:45 - 12:15 Digital
  • Monday 22.03. 09:45 - 12:15 Digital
  • Wednesday 24.03. 09:45 - 12:15 Digital
  • Friday 26.03. 09:45 - 12:15 Digital

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Objectives
Students will understand the basics in human physiology. They will understand the interactions and interdependencies between the cellular, tissue, and organ levels as a prerequisite to comprehend the importance of the ensuing major subjects in nutritional sciences.

Contents
Introduction to physiology, physiological systems, homeostasis
Communication, endocrine system, nervous system
Cardiovascular physiology, pathophysiology of the cardiovascular system
Gastrointestinal physiology, digestion and absorption
Metabolism and energy balance

Methods
Lectures on the topics listed above
Power point presentations
Journal articles and reviews on current topics after prior announcement

Assessment and permitted materials

Final written exam, 60 min (multiple choice) requiring personal attendance.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

at least 60% of maximum points to pass the exam
Valuation key:
1–very good (100,00-90,00%)
2–good (89,99-80,00%)
3–satisfactory (79,99-70,00%)
4–adequate (69,99-60,00%)
5–insufficient (59,99-0,00%)

Examination topics

Lectures on the topics listed above, power point presentations, disscussion of pertinent literature

*** Corona Update ***
Relevant to the exam are: The content of the online lectures conducted via Collaborate sessions of the current course schedule (mp4-files are available in Moodle); corresponding presentations available as pdf-files in the „VO-Unterlagen“ folder.

Reading list

Text books
Silverthorn, D. U.: Physiologie, Pearson Studium, München, 4. Auflage, 2009, ISBN-No. 9783827373335
Silverthorn, Dee Unglaub, Human Physiology, 8th Edition, © Pearson 2018, ISBN-No. 9781292259543

Association in the course directory

Last modified: Fr 12.05.2023 00:24