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Course: Human Biology

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Course title Human Biology
Course code CBG/BIČ
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 1
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Traxmandlová Iva, RNDr. Ph.D.
Course content
Theme Introduction into human biology, including: human body composition, cell biology, histology, human phylogenesis. Human onthogenesis. Skeletal and muscle system. Respiratory, skin, urinary system. Circulatory and immune system. Digestive system and nutrition. Nervous system, senses, endocrine system. Sexual system, sexual behaviour and sexual education. Introduction into human genetics, hygiene, first aid, stress. Selected diseases, emphasising health education.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture supplemented with a discussion, Lecture with practical applications, Students' self-study, Lecture, Lecture with visual aids, Seminar
  • Practical training (number of hours) - 26 hours per semester
  • Preparation for formative assessments (2-20) - 20 hours per semester
  • Preparation for an examination (30-60) - 35 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
know human ontogenesis at the upper secondary school level
know human anatomy and physiology at the upper secondary school level
know health education at the upper secondary school level
know human nutrition at the upper secondary school level
know first aid principals at the upper secondary school level
Skills
be able to understand relation of physiological processes to anatomical structures of human body
be able to understand life-style influencing health of human
Competences
N/A
N/A
N/A
learning outcomes
Knowledge
know human body: important chemicals composing human body, cell structure, tissues, organs
know human phylogenesis and ontogenesis
know human body anatomy and physiology: skeletal, muscular, respiratory, intergumentary, urinary, circulatory, digestive, nervous, and reproductive system
know how human body homeostasis is kept, typical life functions, ontogenesis and external factors reactions
know how genetics and ontogenesis influence human health
know main hazards influencing human health including pathogens and other factors causing human diseases
know hygiene rules, basics of health science and first aid
Skills
understand relation of human anatomy human physiology and human health
characterise physiological mechanism of: muscle contraction, respiration, urine formation and urination, digestion, nervous system function, including senses, hormone function, immune reactions including immunization, menstrual cycle
be able to critically assess different information concerning human nutrition and human health in respect to anatomical structures and physiological processes in human body
characterise sexual behaviour and be able to include sexual education into the primary and secondary school education
Competences
N/A
N/A
teaching methods
Knowledge
Lecture supplemented with a discussion
Skills
Lecture supplemented with a discussion
Competences
Lecture supplemented with a discussion
assessment methods
Knowledge
Test
Skills
Test
Competences
Test
Recommended literature
  • Dylevský, I. Základy funkční anatomie člověka. Praha, 2013. ISBN 978-80-01-05249-5.
  • Dylevský, Ivan. Základy anatomie a fyziologie člověka. Olomouc : Epava, 1995. ISBN 80-901667-0-9.
  • Kopecký M., Cichá M. Somatologie pro učitele. Olomouc, 2005. ISBN 80 244 1072 9.
  • Machová, J. Biologie člověka pro učitele. Praha, 2005.
  • Machová, Jitka. Biologie člověka pro speciální pedagogy. 1. vyd. Praha : Státní pedagogické nakladatelství, 1993. ISBN 80-04-23795-9.
  • Šmarda, Jan. Biologie pro psychology a pedagogy. Vyd. 2. Praha : Portál, 2007. ISBN 978-80-7367-343-7.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Music in Education (18) Category: Art and applied art 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Biology in Education (19) Category: Biology courses 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Psychology in Education (16) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): English Language in Education (16) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Physical Education in Education (16) Category: Physical education and sport 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Music in Education (17) Category: Art and applied art 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): German Language in Education (17) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Chemistry in Education (16) Category: Chemistry courses 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Biology in Education (16) Category: Biology courses 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Biology in Education (18) Category: Biology courses 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Physical Education in Education (17) Category: Physical education and sport 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Czech Language in Education (17) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Health Education (16) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Physical Education in Education (18) Category: Physical education and sport 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Czech Language in Education (16) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Physical Education in Education (19) Category: Physical education and sport 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Biology in Education (17) Category: Biology courses 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): English Language in Education (17) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): German Language in Education (16) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Music in Education (16) Category: Art and applied art 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
University of West Bohemia, date of update: 26.07.2024 23:53. Data created for academic year 2024/2025