Human Biology for Biomedical Engineering I

课程简介

/ Indicative Syllabus Level of Body Organization from Cells to Systems: Structure and function of cell organelles; homeostasis and feedback control; primary tissues; and organization of organs and systems. Respiratory System: Structure of the respiratory system; ventilation and lung mechanics; exchange of gases in alveoli and tissues; transport of blood gases; mechanism of chemical control of ventilation rate; and basic quantitative evaluation. Cardiovascular system (structure of heart; cardiac cycle; electrical activity of heart; nervous and endocrine control of cardiac function; blood composition; overview of blood vessels; systemic, pulmonary and lymphatic circulations; cardiac output; haemodynamics and regulation of blood flow) Renal System: Structure of the renal system; structure of a typical nephron; basic renal processes; regulation of sodium and water balance; renal plasma clearance; renal control of electrolytes; and regulation of acid–base balance. Digestive System: Structures of the digestive system; digestion and absorption; and regulation of the digestive processes. Reproductive system (male and female reproductive physiology; endocrine regulation of reproduction; menstrual cycle; fertilization and pregnancy) Endocrine system (endocrine glands; classification and function of hormones; mechanisms of hormone action; control of hormone secretion; pituitary, adrenal, thyroid glands and pancreas; autocrine and paracrine regulation; physiological link of nervous and endocrine systems) Nervous System: Structure of the nervous system; basic structure of a typical neuron; generation, significance, and roles of resting membrane potential, grade potential, and action potential; receptors, synapses, and chemical transmission at nerve–nerve junctions; neurotransmitters; functions of the sensory and motor cortex. Musculoskeletal system (structure of skeletal muscle; classification of muscle and muscle contraction, mechanism of muscle contraction; energy requirement of skeletal muscle; neural control of muscle contraction; structure of bone and cartilage; growth and remodeling of bone; calcium homeostasis) Immune system (defense mechanisms; B and T lymphocytes; active and passive immunity; diseases caused by immune system) -- 2 of 4 -- Teaching and Learning Methodology Lecture will be used to explain and impart understanding of the factual material including basic anatomical structures and basic concepts and principles of physiology and pathology of the selected system. Mass lecturing with the aids of multimedia tools such as animations will be adopted to facilitate the conceptual learning of the students. Tutorial will be used to supplement lectures. Tutorial will include the use of interactive multimedia, online activities and case study to reinforce important concepts. Class activities involving problems in health professions will be designed to engage students' learning. Laboratory Practical will be used to introduce the scientific experimentation consisting of data collection and interpretation for addressing physiological questions. Practical will be focused on the investigation of cardiovascular system, digestive system and nerve response to different stimuli.