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557-0151-02L 3 Credits BSC D-CHAB

Physiology I

Physiologie I

Lecturers: Prof. em. Dr. Urs Boutellier, Prof. Dr. Carsten Wagner
Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Urs Boutellier, Prof. em. Dr. David Paul Wolfer, Prof. Dr. Carsten Wagner
Enrolment must be done for Anatomy l and Physiology l.
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:23:33

Abstract

Basic knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of tissues, the embryonal and postnatal development, the cardiovascular system, kidney, the intestines and the basics of pathology.

Objective

Foundations of human anatomy and physiology and basics of clinical pathophysiology.

Content

Short overview of human anatomy, physiology and general pathology. 3rd semester: Cytology, histology, embryology, blood, heart, blood vessels, urinary system, water, electrolyte, and acid-base balance, digestive system, general pathology. 4rd semester: Respiratory system, skin, endocrine system, neuroanatomy, sense organs, muscular and nervous tissue, motor system, thermoregulation, male and female reproductive system, pregnancy and child birth.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Müntener und Wolfer: "Anatomie und Physiologie";www.pharma.ethz.ch/en/teaching/dipl.stud/course.materialsdipl.stud.html

Literature

Anatomie: Spornitz U.M.: Anatomie und Physiologie, Lehrbuch und Atlas für Pflege-und Gesundheitsfachberufe, Springer Verlag, Heidelberg Physiologie: Schmidt/Lang/Thews: Physiologie des Menschen, Springer-Verlag,Heidelberg

General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Physiologie I
  • Wed 08:00-09:45 (Y15 G 40)
  • Thu 10:15-12:00 (Y15 G 40)
2 h weekly

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