Introduction to pathophysiology Field of study: Biotechnology
Programme code: 01-S1BT12.2016

Module name: Introduction to pathophysiology
Module code: 1BT_39
Programme code: 01-S1BT12.2016
Semester:
  • summer semester 2019/2020
  • winter semester 2019/2020
  • summer semester 2018/2019
  • winter semester 2018/2019
  • summer semester 2017/2018
  • winter semester 2017/2018
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 4
Description:
The AIM of this course is to get knowledge on the body functioning during disease (pathophysiology) and the basis of pharmacology, including production, action and registration of drugs. LECTURES include a review of disorders of homeostasis, the most important molecular targets of drugs and physiological limits significantly influencing their bioavailability, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. EXERCISES teach students find reliable information on the pathophysiology and pharmacology, their processing and presentation in the classroom. An important part of training is the use of virtual labs, videos and animations, allowing zoom issues unavailable for the direct observation. OWN WORK – using manuals and online sources of data, including the recommended virtual laboratories - uses to prepare for the laboratory classes, ongoing tests and final credit.
Prerequisites:
Knowledge and skills in cell biology, biochemistry, microbiology and animal physiology, allowing the understanding of the discussed pathophysiological and pharmacological issues.
Key reading:
see syllabus compulsory reading
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
Students can perceive the interrelationships between chemical and biological processes relevant to the pathophysiology, and are able to classify and describe - using the correct terminology - pathological processes occurring in the body, and their effects and - in consequence - properly understand the issues of the pharmaceutical biotechnology. [1BT_39_01]
 1BT_W05 [5/5] 1BT_W07 [3/5]
Students understand and can explain the theoretical basis of the biotech - medicines production; are able to choose a reliable source of information about the drug biotechnology and use them to prepare presentations demanded during classes and in the process of self-education. [1BT_39_02]
 1BT_W14 [2/5] 1BT_U01 [1/5] 1BT_U03 [3/5]
Students perform microbiological, biotechnological & pathophysiological data synthesis, and can draw conclusions from the mentioned synthesis to understand the limitations of the drug action (its specific formula, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics). [1BT_39_03]
 1BT_U03 [3/5]
They actively use the "virtual laboratory" for preparation for classes, self-studying and improvement of English terminology knowledge. [1BT_39_04]
 1BT_U06 [1/5] 1BT_U12 [4/5] 1BT_K03 [1/5]
They use - critically - the source of pharmacological information, including Internet; are able to estimate the reliability of information based on its source and use the above information in the process of self-education. [1BT_39_05]
 1BT_U12 [4/5] 1BT_K06 [3/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
Continuous assessment of practical skills [1BT_39_w01]
The current assessment of tasks performance, mini-presentations and created models and diagrams, constructed charts and graphs, including their correctness and the relationship with the subject. Assessment of skills for an acquisition and interpretation of Internet data. Evaluation of contents and formal side of the presented scientific reports.
 1BT_39_02 1BT_39_03 1BT_39_04 1BT_39_05
Final examination (credit) [1BT_39_w02]
Written test covering a full range of material of lectures and exercises, and in particular: the elements of general and organ pathophysiology, molecular targets of drugs, drug testing, components of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics.
 1BT_39_01 1BT_39_02 1BT_39_03 1BT_39_05
Form of teaching Student's own work Assessment of the learning outcomes
Type Description (including teaching methods) Number of hours Description Number of hours
lecture [1BT_39_fs01]
Lecture covering pathophysiology and pharmacology issues, including - where it is warranted - videos and virtual, interactive models of the presented phenomena.
 15
Preparing for colloquia and final credit, including the self-mastery of the modules, indicated by the teacher, omitted during the lectures.
 15 Final examination (credit) [1BT_39_w02]
practical classes [1BT_39_fs02]
Analysis of schemes explaining pathophysiological phenomena. Pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic models for the medicines. Experiments in a virtual lab. Presentations prepared by students. Consultation: Discussion on presented mini-presentation, analysis and finding solutions to emerging problems; indication of the adequate literature and Internet sources.
30
Searching for information in databases, which are used in the exercises, preparing a mini-presentation on the basis of the acquired data.
 40 Continuous assessment of practical skills [1BT_39_w01] Final examination (credit) [1BT_39_w02]
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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