Identifying Data 2020/21
Subject (*) Human Physiology Code 750G02101
Study programme
Grao en Podoloxía
Descriptors Cycle Period Year Type Credits
Graduate Yearly
 First Basic training 9
Language
Spanish
Galician
English
Teaching method Hybrid
Prerequisites
Department Fisioterapia, Medicina e Ciencias Biomédicas
Coordinador
Sangiao Alvarellos, Susana
 E-mail
susana.sangiao@udc.es
Lecturers
Labra Pinedo, Carmen de
Sangiao Alvarellos, Susana
 E-mail
c.labra@udc.es
susana.sangiao@udc.es
Web
General description O obxectivo desta materia é axudar o alumno a coñecer e comprender os procesos fisiolóxicos que teñen lugar no corpo humano. O alumno deberá asimilar e integrar diversos conceptos fisiolóxicos e con eles construír a súa noción acerca do funcionamento do organismo; para iso traballarase en comprender os procesos que teñen lugar nos distintos órganos e sistemas, así como as relacións que existen entre eles e entre estes e o medio externo.
Segundo a Memoria do Título de Grao en Podoloxía, o descritor desta materia é: "Coñecer as materias de biofísica, fisioloxía e bioquímica relacionadas co corpo humano. Principios inmediatos. Bioquímica e biofísica das membranas, músculos e nervios. Principios de biomecánica. Adquirir o coñecemento das funcións e regulación dos distintos órganos e sistemas do corpo humano".
Contingency plan 1. Modificacións nos contidos:
Ningunha

2. Metodoloxías:

* Metodoloxías docentes que se manteñen:
Mantéñense todas as metodoloxías, pero en caso de ser necesario, trasladaranse da aula “física” á aula virtual (Teams e Moodle).

*Metodoloxías docentes que se modifican:
Ningunha

3. Mecanismos de atención personalizada ao alumnado:
• Correo electrónico de maneira diaria para resolver dúbidas puntuais e solicitar titorías personalizadas vía Teams.
• Moodle: de maneira diaria para acceder a contidos e foros de discusión relacionados coa materia.
• Teams: de maneira semanal na franxa horaria designada á materia, e realización de titorías a pedimento dos alumnos, tanto grupais, como individuais.

4. Modificacións na avaliación
Ningunha. A única excepción sería a imposibilidade total de levar a cabo o exame presencial, en tal caso, o exame realizaríase de modo virtual vía Moodle e Teams.
Observacións de avaliación:

5. Modificacións da bibliografía ou webgrafía
Todos os libros/recursos son bibliografía recomendada, pero en caso de imposibilidade para acceder fisicamente ás bibliotecas, recoméndase ao alumnado que use os libros de fisioloxía presentes en:
https://www.udc.es/gl/biblioteca/recursos_informacion/libros_electronicos/libreria-pons_0001/

Study programme competencies
Code Study programme competences
A68 CE4 - Coñecer a biofísica, fisioloxía, bioquímica, funcións e regulación dos distintos órganos e sistemas do corpo humano e os principios inmediatos
B25 CB3 -- Que os estudantes teñan a capacidade de reunir e interpretar datos relevantes (normalmente dentro da súa área de estudo) para emitir xuízos que inclúan unha reflexión sobre temas relevantes de índole social, científica ou ética
B26 CB4 -Que os estudantes poidan transmitir información, ideas, problemas e solucións a un público tanto especializado como non especializado
B27 CB5 -Que os estudantes desenvolvesen aquelas habilidades de aprendizaxe necesarias para emprender estudos posteriores cun alto grao de autonomía
B29 CG02 - Coñecer a estrutura e función do corpo humano en especial da extremidade inferior, semioloxía, mecanismos, causas e manifestacións xerais da enfermidade e métodos de diagnóstico dos procesos patolóxicos médicos e cirúrxicos, interrelacionando a patoloxía xeral coa patoloxía do pé.
B35 CG08 - Adquirir habilidades de traballo nas contornas educativo e investigador, asistencial-sanitario, así como en equipos uniprofesionais e multiprofesionais. Asesorar na elaboración e execución de políticas de atención e educación sobre temas relacionados coa prevención e asistencia podolóxica
B39 CG12 -Capacidade para a cooperación, o traballo en equipo e a aprendizaxe colaborativo en contornas interdisciplinares
C9 CT01 - - Expresarse correctamente, tanto de forma oral como escrita, nas linguas oficiais da comunidade autónoma
C11 CT03 - Utilizar as ferramentas básicas das tecnoloxías da información e as comunicacións (TIC) necesarias para o exercicio da súa profesión e para a aprendizaxe ao longo da súa vida
C12 CT04 -Desenvolver o exercicio dunha cidadanía respectuosa coa cultura democrática, os dereitos humanos e a perspectiva de xénero
C14 CT06 -Adquirir habilidades para a vida e hábitos, rutinas e estilos de vida saudables
C15 CT07 - Desenvolver a capacidade de traballar en equipos interdisciplinares ou transdisciplinares, para ofrecer propostas que contribúan a un desenvolvemento sustentable ambiental, económico, político e social

Learning aims
Learning outcomes Study programme competences
Provide enough knowledge to understand and describe the functions of the systems and apparatus of the healthy organism in its different levels of organization, and the integration processes that give rise to homeostasis. All this as a basis for the subsequent understanding of the pathophysiology and the mechanisms of disease production, the bases of therapeutics and the means for the maintenance and prevention of health. A68
 B25
B26
B27
B29
B35
B39
 C9
C11
To know the subjects of biophysics, physiology and biochemistry related to the human body. Immediate principles. Biochemistry and biophysics of the membranes, muscles and nerves. Acquire and know the functions and regulation of the different organs and systems of the human body. A68
 B25
B26
B27
B29
B35
B39
 C9
C11
C12
C14
C15

Contents
Topic Sub-topic
INTRODUCTION TO PHYSIOLOGY Introduction. The cell. The water and the internal environment. Homeostasis and control systems. Diffusion. Osmosis. Mechanisms by which the substances pass through the cell membrane. Excitable cells. Membrane and action potential. Propagation of the action potential.
NERVOUS SYSTEM General description of the nervous system. Central Nervous System. Peripheral nervous system. General characteristics of the neuron. The synapse. Sensory systems. Attributes of sensations. Organization of sensory systems.
MUSCULAR SYSTEM Types of muscle fibers. The skeletal muscle. The contractile cycle: excitation-contraction coupling in skeletal muscle. The neuromuscular junction.
BLOOD AND IMMUNITY Functions and composition of blood. Physiology of erythrocytes. Physiology of leukocytes. Hemostasis and coagulation. Blood groups.
CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM Generalities of the cardiovascular system. The pacemaker cells. Driving the action potential in the heart. The electrocardiogram. Cardiac cycle: electrical and mechanical events.
RENAL SYSTEM General characteristics of renal function. Main functions and structure of the kidneys. Renal circulation. Glomerular filtration, resorption and secretion.
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM Introduction to the respiratory system. Mechanics of pulmonary ventilation. Volumes and lung capacities. Exchange and gaseous transport.
DIGESTIVE SYSTEM General characteristics of the digestive system. Basic mechanisms of motility. Basic mechanisms of secretion. Digestion and absorption.
ENDOCRINE SYSTEM General characteristics of hormones. Secretion and transport by blood. Action mechanisms. The hypothalamus and the hypophysis. Pancreas. Thyroid gland. Kidney glands. Sex hormones.

Planning
Methodologies / tests Competencies Ordinary class hours Student’s personal work hours Total hours
Guest lecture / keynote speech A68 B25 B27 B29 C9 C11 C14 C15 67.5 135 202.5
Supervised projects A68 B26 B27 B29 B35 B39 C9 C11 C12 18.5 0 18.5
Mixed objective/subjective test A68 B29 B25 C9 4 0 4
 
Personalized attention 0 0
 
(*)The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students.

Methodologies
Methodologies Description
Guest lecture / keynote speech Oral presentation (using audiovisual material and student interaction) designed to transmit knowledge and encourage learning. Presentations of this type are variously referred to as ‘expository method’, ‘guest lectures’ or ‘keynote speeches’. (The term ‘keynote’ refers only to a type of speech delivered on special occasions, for which the lecture sets the tone or establishes the underlying theme; it is characterised by its distinctive content, structure and purpose, and relies almost exclusively on the spoken word to communicate its ideas.)
Supervised projects Training activity oriented to the application of learning, in which different methodologies and tests can be combined, through which the student develops tasks on a specific topic, with support and supervision of the teaching staff.
Mixed objective/subjective test Mixed test consisting of essay-type and objective test questions. Essay section consists of open (extended answer) questions; objective test may contain multiple-choice, ordering and sequencing, short answer, binary, completion and/or multiple-matching questions.

Personalized attention
Methodologies
Supervised projects
Description
Personalized attention will be made through personalized direct and virtual tutoring.

Assessment
Methodologies Competencies Description Qualification
Guest lecture / keynote speech A68 B25 B27 B29 C9 C11 C14 C15 Esta proba consistirá no 40% da nota final. 40
Supervised projects A68 B26 B27 B29 B35 B39 C9 C11 C12 Os alumnos realizarán exercicios relacionados coas clases maxistrais e presentación orais relacionadas con algún tema da materia. Isto, xunto coa realización de seminarios, suporá o 60% da cualificación final. 60
 
Assessment comments
Assessment systems: First and second opportunity: Mixed objective/subjective test that will address the course syllabus (80% of the final grade) and supervised projects (20%). Advanced opportunity: Mixed objective/subjective test that will address the course syllabus.
Partial enrollment: The students with partial enrollment will be evaluated of an individualized way, taking into account each individual case. It is recommended that students contact the teachers as quickly as possible.
Not presented: It will be considered "not presented" to any student who does not attend any of the mixed objective/subjective test.
Honor/special distinction: Students will be awarded the highest scores if they score excellent qualifications.
Qualification systems: Numeric from 0 to 10, with 10 maximum qualification and 5 approved. The qualification system shall be expressed by numerical qualification in accordance with the provisions of art. 5 of Royal Decree 1125/2003 of September 5 (BOE / BOE September 18), establishing the European system of credits and the system of qualifications in university degrees of official character and valid throughout the national territory. Qualification system: 0-4.9 = Suspense 5-6.9 = Approved 7-8.9 = Notable 9-10 = Outstanding 9-10 Honor.

Sources of information
Basic Gary A. Thibodeau e Kevin T. Patton (2009). Anatomía y Fisiología. Harcourt
Berney Levi (2018). Fisiología. Elsevier
Fox, Stuart (2017). Fisiología Humana. McGraw-Hill
Tresguerres, J.A.F. (2010). Fisiología humana. McGraw-Hill
Silverthorn (2014). Fisiología humana: un enfoque integrado. Médica panamericana
Boron, Walter F. (2017). Fisiología Médica. Elsevier
Guyton y Hall (2016). Tratado de Fisiología Médica. Elsevier
https://www.udc.es/gl/biblioteca/recursos_informacion/libros_electronicos/libreria-pons_0001/
Complementary


Recommendations
Subjects that it is recommended to have taken before

Subjects that are recommended to be taken simultaneously

Subjects that continue the syllabus

Other comments
Recommendations Sustainability Environment, Person and Gender Equality:
To help achieve an immediate sustainable environment and meet the objective of action number 5: "Healthy and sustainable environmental and social teaching and research" of the "Green Campus Ferrol Action Plan":

1.- The delivery of the documentary works that are made in this matter will be done through Moodle, in digital format without the need to print them

2.- The importance of the ethical principles related to the values of the sustainability in the personal and professional behaviors must be taken into account

3. It will facilitate the full integration of students who for physical, sensory, psychological or socio-cultural reasons, experience difficulties to a suitable, equal and profitable access to university life


(*)The teaching guide is the document in which the URV publishes the information about all its courses. It is a public document and cannot be modified. Only in exceptional cases can it be revised by the competent agent or duly revised so that it is in line with current legislation.