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Principles in Physiology and Ethics, 6 credits
Fysiologiska principer och etik, 6 hp
NBIB45
Main field of study
Biology Biotechnology Engineering Biology Chemical BiologyCourse level
First cycleCourse type
Programme courseExaminer
Eva MattssonDirector of studies or equivalent
Agneta JohanssonEducation components
Preliminary scheduled hours: 40 hRecommended self-study hours: 120 h
ECV = Elective / Compulsory / Voluntary
Main field of study
Biology, Biotechnology, Engineering Biology, Chemical BiologyCourse level
First cycleAdvancement level
G1XCourse offered for
- Industrial Engineering and Management - International, M Sc in Engineering
- Chemical Biology, M Sc in Engineering
- Engineering Biology, M Sc in Engineering
- Industrial Engineering and Management, M Sc in Engineering
Entry requirements
Note: Admission requirements for non-programme students usually also include admission requirements for the programme and threshold requirements for progression within the programme, or corresponding.
Prerequisites
Cellbiology or equivalent.Intended learning outcomes
After the course is completed the student should be able to:
- show knowledge about (human) physiology and to be able to describe:
- the structure and function of a neuron, the organization and function of the nervous system
- the structure and function of sensory receptors and sensory organs
- the structure and function of muscle-cells, striated muscle, heart muscle and smooth muscle
- the anatomy of the heart, blood-vessels and circulatory system. Show knowledge about the function of the heart and circulatory system and regulation of bloodpressure.
- the anatomy and function and regulation of the respiratory system.
- the organization and function of the endocrine system, hormone-synthesis and examples of how hormones regulates function of the organism
- the anatomy and function of the kidney, its roll in regulating blood-pressure, salt-balance and water-balance
- describe and use basic ethical theories, principles and concepts to analyze ethical problems in natural sciences and technology.
- explain the importance of professional responsibility.
Course content
Physiological function at an organ and organsystem-level:
Physiological principles:
Ethical principles:
Teaching and working methods
Lectures and seminars.
Examination
| UPG1 | Approved group assignments | 2 credits | U, G |
| TEN1 | Written examination | 4 credits | U, 3, 4, 5 |
UPG1: For the grade "Pass", active participation is required at all seminars and a complete written assignment in ethics.
Grades
Four-grade scale, LiU, U, 3, 4, 5Other information
Supplementary courses: Animal Function and Environmental Adaptation
Department
Institutionen för fysik, kemi och biologiDirector of Studies or equivalent
Agneta JohanssonExaminer
Eva MattssonCourse website and other links
http://www.ifm.liu.se/edu/coursescms/NBIB29/Education components
Preliminary scheduled hours: 40 hRecommended self-study hours: 120 h
Course literature
Additional literature
Books
- Silverthorn, D.U., Human Physiology: An integrated approach. 7th ed. Pearson
ISBN: 1292094931
Other
| Code | Name | Scope | Grading scale |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPG1 | Approved group assignments | 2 credits | U, G |
| TEN1 | Written examination | 4 credits | U, 3, 4, 5 |
UPG1: For the grade "Pass", active participation is required at all seminars and a complete written assignment in ethics.
Regulations (apply to LiU in its entirety)
The university is a government agency whose operations are regulated by legislation and ordinances, which include the Higher Education Act and the Higher Education Ordinance. In addition to legislation and ordinances, operations are subject to several policy documents. The Linköping University rule book collects currently valid decisions of a regulatory nature taken by the university board, the vice-chancellor and faculty/department boards.
LiU’s rule book for education at first-cycle and second-cycle levels is available at http://styrdokument.liu.se/Regelsamling/Innehall/Utbildning_pa_grund-_och_avancerad_niva.
Additional literature
Books
Silverthorn, D.U., Human Physiology: An integrated approach. 7th ed. Pearson
ISBN: 1292094931
Other
Note: The course matrix might contain more information in Swedish.
I = Introduce, U = Teach, A = Utilize
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| 1.1 Knowledge of underlying mathematics and science (G1X level) |
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| 1.3 Further knowledge, methods, and tools in one or several subjects in engineering or natural science (G2X level) |
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| 1.4 Advanced knowledge, methods, and tools in one or several subjects in engineering or natural sciences (A1X level) |
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| 1.5 Insight into current research and development work |
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| 2. PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES | ||||||
| 2.1 Analytical reasoning and problem solving |
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| 2.2 Experimentation, investigation, and knowledge discovery |
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| 2.4 Attitudes, thought, and learning |
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| 2.5 Ethics, equity, and other responsibilities |
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| 3. INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: TEAMWORK AND COMMUNICATION | ||||||
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| 3.2 Communications |
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| 3.3 Communication in foreign languages |
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| 4. CONCEIVING, DESIGNING, IMPLEMENTING AND OPERATING SYSTEMS IN THE ENTERPRISE, SOCIETAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTEXT | ||||||
| 4.1 External, societal, and environmental context |
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| 4.2 Enterprise and business context |
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| 4.3 Conceiving, system engineering and management |
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| 5. PLANNING, EXECUTION AND PRESENTATION OF RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS WITH RESPECT TO SCIENTIFIC AND SOCIETAL NEEDS AND REQUIREMENTS | ||||||
| 5.1 Societal conditions, including economic, social, and ecological aspects of sustainable development for knowledge development |
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| 5.2 Economic conditions for knowledge development |
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| 5.3 Identification of needs, structuring and planning of research or development projects |
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| 5.4 Execution of research or development projects |
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| 5.5 Presentation and evaluation of research or development projects |
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