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376-0152-AAL 5 Credits SHE D-BIOL

Human Physiology II

Humanphysiologie II

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Christina Spengler, Dr. Fernando Gabe Beltrami, Prof. Dr. Johannes Bohacek, Dr. Maria Willecke, Prof. Dr. Nina Cabezas Wallscheid
Enrolment ONLY for Teaching Diploma Biology students with a decree declaring this course unit as an additional admission requirement. Any other students (e.g. incoming exchange students, doctoral students) CANNOT enrol for this course unit.
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Last Updated: 2026-06-03 00:14:05

Abstract

This course teaches the basics of the physiology and anatomy of the human body.

Objective

This course focuses on understanding the physiological mechanisms of the human body, with an emphasis on healthy individuals, supplemented by examples of clinically important disorders and diseases. Taking an integrative approach, the course spans from molecular mechanisms to the complex interactions of organs within the whole organism. Anatomy is discussed where necessary or helpful for understanding physiological function.

Content

- Sensory physiology - Muscle physiology - Neuronal control of posture and movement - Higher central nervous brain functions - Blood - Immunology - Thermoregulation/fever - Respiration and lungs - Heart and circulation - Stress

Resources

Lecture Notes

Online materials will be made available during the course.

Literature

Will be communicated during the course.

Learning Materials (Links)

General Information

Language
German
Levels
SHE
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
written 120 minutes
Aids
Keine Hilfsmittel erlaubt, mit folgender Ausnahme: Für nicht-deutschsprachige Studierende ist ein neutrales, nicht-medizinisches Wörterbuch, ohne Bilder, erlaubt.
Digital
The exam takes place on devices provided by ETH Zurich.
Die Vorlesungsteile, die in Englisch gehalten wurden, werden auch auf Englisch geprüft.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
revision course / private study Humanphysiologie II
  • Wed 09:45-11:30 (HCI G 7)
  • Thu 08:15-10:00 (HG E 7)
56 h semesterly

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