Course: Human Biology

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Course title Human Biology
Course code CBG/BIČN
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
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)
  • Cholevová Veronika, Mgr.
  • Traxmandlová Iva, RNDr. Ph.D.
Course content
Theme: 1. System approach in biology, basic features of life, general biology 2. Ontogenetic development of man 3. Skeletal system and muscular system, tissues 4. Circulatory system and immune system 5. Respiratory, skin and excretory system 6. Digestive system and human nutrition 7. Nervous system, senses part I. 8. Senses part II., System of endocrine glands 9. Genital system 10. Basics of human genetics, selected examination methods 11. First aid. 12. Selected physical, infectious diseases and mental illnesses. 13. Overview of drugs, selected groups of drugs.

Learning activities and teaching methods
  • Contact hours - 24 hours per semester
  • Preparation for formative assessments (2-20) - 20 hours per semester
  • Undergraduate study programme term essay (20-40) - 20 hours per semester
  • Presentation preparation (report) (1-10) - 10 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
The aim of the course is to deepen secondary school knowledge of human anatomy and physiology with emphasis on understanding the purpose of anatomical structures and functions of physiological processes. To acquaint students with human ontogenesis, including the specifics of individual developmental stages. To teach students the basics of first aid, health care and to acquaint them with selected physical and mental illnesses and disorders, including their possible impact on the education of pupils.
learning outcomes
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
teaching methods
Knowledge
Lecture supplemented with a discussion
Skills
Lecture supplemented with a discussion
assessment methods
Knowledge
Test
Skills
Test
Recommended literature
  • Dylevský, Ivan. Základy anatomie a fyziologie člověka. Olomouc : Epava, 1995. ISBN 80-901667-0-9.
  • Kočárek E. Biologie člověka 1. Praha, 2010. ISBN 978-80-86960.
  • Kočárek E. Biologie člověka 2. Praha, 2010. ISBN 978-80-86960-48-7.
  • Kočárek E. Genetika. Praha, 2012. ISBN 978-80-86960-36-4.
  • Kopecký, Miroslav. Somatologie. 1. vyd. Olomouc : Univerzita Palackého, 2010. ISBN 978-80-244-2271-8.
  • Machová, J. Biologie člověka pro učitele. Praha, 2005.
  • Šmarda J. Biologie pro psychology a pedagogy. Praha, 2007.
  • Závodská R. Biologie buněk. Praha, 2012. ISBN 80-86960-15-3.


Study plans that include the course
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