Human Physiology Field of study: Medical Physics
Programme code: W4-S1FM19.2025

Module name: Human Physiology
Module code: W4-FM-S1-2-23-13
Programme code: W4-S1FM19.2025
Semester: summer semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 2
Purpose and description of the content of education:
During the lecture, the student is familiarized with the following topics: Internal environment of the body and homeostasis regulation. Excitability, basic concepts, membrane potential, action potential - definitions, electrical components. Physiology of skeletal and smooth muscles, neuromuscular synapses. Peripheral and central nervous system, reflexes, and higher nervous functions. Receptors, definition, and classification. Circulatory system, hemodynamics, cardiac cycle, regulation of cardiac function. Respiratory system function, regulation of respiration. Digestive system, secretory function, absorption, and motility. Structure and function of the endocrine and urinary systems. Structure and functioning of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. Cell cycle. Division of nuclear material and cells: mitosis, meiosis, cytokinesis. Organization of cells into tissues - intercellular connections, extracellular matrix. Types of cells and tissues, cell specialization. During laboratory classes, the student familiarizes themselves with and performs the following tasks: Principles of microscope operation. Observation of blood smears of red and white blood cells. Blood group determination. Rh factor determination. Measurement of arterial blood pressure and pulse examination. Influence of gravity on blood pressure and heart rate. Electrocardiogram (EKG). Determination of the electrical axis of the heart. Fitness test W 170. BMI determination. Examination of the cardiovascular system fitness. Spirometry - examination of the respiratory system fitness. Visual acuity examination. Visual field examination. Examination of reflexes. Measurement of reflex time.
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): not applicable
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]
Has knowledge of anatomy, cytology, and human physiology. [E1]
 W04 [3/5]
Understands physiological concepts and mechanisms regulating physiological processes. [E2]
 W04 [2/5] W05 [2/5]
Is familiar with the structure and functioning of basic equipment used in medical diagnostics. [E3]
 W03 [3/5] IW01 [3/5] IW02 [3/5]
Can apply medical devices for use in medical diagnostics. [E4]
 U04 [4/5]
Can interpret the results of diagnostic tests. [E5]
 U03 [3/5] IU03 [3/5] IU04 [3/5]
Can work in a group, assuming different roles, and understands task allocation and the need for individual accountability. [E6]
 U10 [5/5]
Recognizes the limitations of their own physiological knowledge. [E7]
 K01 [5/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [FZ1] 20 Lecture-discussion [b02]  course work E1 E2 E3
laboratory classes [FZ2] 15 Laboratory exercise / experiment [e01]  course work E4 E5 E6 E7
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Literature reading / analysis of source materials [a02] Preparation for classes
reading the literature indicated in the syllabus; reviewing, organizing, analyzing and selecting source materials to be used in class
Developing practical skills [a03] Preparation for classes
activities involving the repetition, refinement and consolidation of practical skills, including those developed during previous classes or new skills necessary for the implementation of subsequent elements of the curriculum (as preparation for class participation)
Getting acquainted with the syllabus content [b01] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
reading through the syllabus and getting acquainted with its content
Implementation of an individual or group assignment necessary for course/phase/examination completion [c03] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
a set of activities aimed at performing an assigned task, to be executed out of class, as an obligatory phase/element of the verification of the learning outcomes assigned to the course
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