IZS213 - The functioning of biological systems
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| Course title | The functioning of biological systems | |||
| Acronym | IŽS213 | |||
| Study programme | Environmental Engineering | |||
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| ESPB | 4.0 | Status | ||
| Condition | Entered the third semester | Облик условљености | ||
| The goal | Learning basic concepts of cell physiology, human physiology ; and epidemiological factors. | |||
| The outcome | Basic knowledge on the biology and physiology of plant and animal cells as the basis of human biology and physiology. Linking these findings with influential factors of technology ; (biotechnology, pharmaceutical technology) and environmental factors on the functioning of biological systems with positive and negative aspects. | |||
| Contents | ||||
| Contents of lectures | General physiology of cell - cell and biomolecules. The base structure of plant and animal cells. Transport mechanisms of small and large molecules through the cytoplasmic membrane - passive transport, facilitated transport, active transport, memebranski electric potential and ion channels, energy production and metabolism, endocytosis, phagocytosis, exocytosis. Cell cycle, cell division. ; Basics of human physiology - Organising cells into tissues and organs. Homeostasis as a constant anatomical or physiological parameters within the body. Thermal balance and thermoregulation. Acid-base homeostasis ; Physiology of the Digestive System - nutrition and digestion. ; Endocrine System - General characteristics of hormones, the role of hormones, types of glands, glands attached to the digestive system. ; Physiology of blood - plasma, hematopoiesis, blood cells, blood coagulation, hemostasis. ; Immunity - components of the immune system, natural and acquired immunity, active and passive immunity, non-specific and specific immune mechanisms. ; Detoxification - physiology of the respiratory and urinary systems ; Physiology of the skin - skin structure, physiological functions of the skin, the skin as a barrier. ; Epidemiology - Basic concepts of epidemiology, epidemiological factors. | |||
| Contents of exercises | Getting to know the structure and properties of cells. Practical classes with the use of a microscope. The observation of different types of cells of different origins. Observation and study of appropriate histological preparations. | |||
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| Lectures | Exercises | OTC | Study and Research | Other classes |
| 2 | 1 | |||
| Methods of teaching | Lectures, practical classes, seminars, homework. | |||
| Knowledge score (maximum points 100) | ||||
| Pre obligations | Points | Final exam | Points | |
| Activites during lectures | 10 | Test paper | 75 | |
| Practical lessons | 15 | Oral examination | ||
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