Human and Animal Physiology (2025/2026: Semester 2 – Spring)

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Cursusdoel

After completing this course students are able to:
  1. Describe the primary functions/tasks of each organ system and explain how each organ accomplishes these tasks.
  2. Describe how the primary functions of organs/organ systems relate to their molecular biology, cellular biology and anatomy.
  3. Explain how neural and endocrine systems control/facilitate cooperation between different organ systems in order to ensure homeostasis.
  4. Demonstrate a basic understanding of how disordered physiologic/regulatory mechanisms are responsible for the signs and symptoms of disease.
  5. Demonstrate basic skills in oral presentations, group work, and ‘virtual’ laboratory work.
  6. Take responsibility for developing student lectures and use these to teach exam topics to the other students in class.
Relationship between assessment and learning goals:
  • 3 in-class closed-book exams, using open-ended questions: 1, 2, 3 and 4
  • Homework and in-class (group) assignments; mock-exams, virtual laboratory labs and Mastering A&P tutorials: 5
  • Lecturing a topic from the textbook, during which both content and didactics are assessed by fellow students and teachers: 6


Vakinhoudelijk

In this course the function of the different organ systems in the mammalian body is discussed in depth. Special emphasis is placed on the neural and hormonal regulation of all these organs in order to maintain relatively stable internal conditions (= homeostasis), e.g. a constant body temperature or the right balance between energy intake and expenditure. Because many physiological mechanisms are often alike for humans and other mammals we do use examples from different mammals. Nevertheless, we often focus on human physiology because this course is part of the premed track for future SUMMA students.

The program is divided in three content units:

Unit 1. Neurons, sensory perception, motor function and sensory-motor integration. Based on textbook chapters 8-13.
Unit 2. Cardiovascular, respiratory and renal system, and exercise physiology. Based on textbook chapters 14-20 and 25.
Unit 3. Endocrinology, digestion, energy balance, reproduction and growth. Based on textbook chapters 7 and 21-26.

Format
The studying of each topic involves:
  • Reading and studying of the selected chapters from the textbook before class
  • Interactive lecture sessions. Asking questions (critical reading) before and during class that help structure the lecture and increase student participation.
  • Completing Mastering Physiology (homework) assignments
  • Problem solving sessions, like mock exams
  • Virtual laboratory sessions, and other digital simulations
  • Presenting in front of class.
  • Three written tests, one for each unit.


Notes on required materials
Apart from the book Human Physiology (8th edition) students have to buy 1) access to the electronic learning environment (ELO) from Pearson called; Mastering Anatomy and Physiology and 2) access to the e-Text. These three things are sold as one package (use ISBN: 9781292259741). Students who already have the book (for example an older edition bought from other students), still have to buy the E-reader & access to Mastering Anatomy and Physiology online at http://www.pearsonmylabandmastering.com/northamerica/masteringaandp/ (search for Human Physiology by Silverthorn). The paperback version of the book is not necessary if you feel comfortable with studying from the e-text only. The e-text holds additional and valuable information.

Werkvormen

UCU sci 2 course

Toetsing

Homework and in class assessments

Verplicht | Weging 40% | ECTS 3

*midterm FEEDBACK*

Niet verplicht

Exam 1

Verplicht | Weging 20% | ECTS 1,5

Exam 2

Verplicht | Weging 20% | ECTS 1,5

Exam 3

Verplicht | Weging 20% | ECTS 1,5

Ingangseisen en voorkennis

Ingangseisen

Er moet voldaan zijn aan de cursus:

Voorkennis

[UCSCIBIO13] Human and Animal Biology must be passed with at least a D average for the two exams in the course.

Voertalen

  • Engels

Competenties

  • Kritisch lezen
  • Presenteren
  • Samenwerken

Cursusmomenten

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Tentamens

Er is geen tentamenrooster beschikbaar voor deze cursus

Verplicht materiaal

  • BOEK
    Human Physiology an integrated approach by D.U. Silverthorn, 8th edition (global edition) Pearson; including MasteringA&P - with Etext. ISBN: 9781292259741
    ISBN: 9781292095028
  • DIVERSE
    Access to the Pearson electronic learning environment (ELO): Mastering Anatomy and Physiology
  • DIVERSE
    Access to the Human Physiology E-text

Aanbevolen materiaal

Er is geen informatie over de aanbevolen literatuur bekend

Coördinator

dr. M.G. van Emst m.g.vanemst@uu.nl

Docenten

dr. M.G. van Emst m.g.vanemst@uu.nl
dr. P.F.E.M. Post-Nievelstein P.F.E.M.Post@uu.nl

Inschrijving

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