Physiology I

General

• Code: 278-190103
• Semester: 1st
• Study Level: Undergraduate
• Course type: General Background
• Teaching and exams language: Greek
• Teaching Methods (Hours/Week): Theory (3) / Laboratory (1)
• ECTS Units: 5
• Course homepage: https://moodle.teithe.gr/course/index.php?categoryid=196
• Instructors: Kazakos Kyriakos, Moschos Ioannis
• Class Schedule:
  • Mon 11:00 - 14:00: (Θ) Αμφιθέατρο Αλέξανδρος (Καζάκος)
  • Fri 08:00 - 09:00: (Ε) Αίθουσα 4 (Καζάκος)
  • Fri 13:00 - 14:00: (Ε) Αμφιθέατρο Αλέξανδρος (Μόσχος)

Course Contents

Theory
Composition and normal function of human body cells and the individual systems of the human body systems are described. More specifically:

• Human cell.
• Fluids interaction.
• Hematopoietic tissue – Physiology.
• Blood circulation – Physiology.
• Respiratory system – Physiology.
• Urinary system – Acid-base balance.

Laboratory

• Students practice with models, charts and illustrations, using modern presentation media to understand the physiology of the human body systems taught in the theoretical part.

Educational Goals

The aim of the module is for the students to acquire knowledge of the normal function of human body and its systems and to familiarize them with the physiological mechanisms at the cellular and tissue level.

General Skills

• Adapting to new situations.
• Decision-making.
• Working independently.
• Team work.
• Project planning and management.
• Respect for difference and multiculturalism.
• Showing social, professional and ethical responsibility and sensitivity to gender issues.
• Working in an interdisciplinary environment.
• Production of free, creative and inductive thinking.

Teaching Methods

• Face to face.

Use of ICT means

• Powerpoint presentations.
• Support of the learning process through the electronic platform moodle.

Teaching Organization

Students Evaluation

Theory

• Written exams.

Laboratory

• Written exams.