UPPVMP005 Somatology for Special Educators

Faculty of Public Policies in Opava
Winter 2025
Extent and Intensity
13/13/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Markéta Skalná, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Markéta Skalná, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Markéta Skalná, Ph.D.
Institute of Special Education – Faculty of Public Policies in Opava
Contact Person: doc. Mgr. Eva Zezulková, Ph.D.
Timetable
Wed 24. 9. 9:45–11:20 C206, Fri 10. 10. 11:25–13:00 C201, Wed 15. 10. 9:45–11:20 C208, Fri 24. 10. 11:25–13:00 C206, Wed 29. 10. 9:45–11:20 C208, Wed 5. 11. 9:45–10:30 C206, Mon 10. 11. 9:45–11:20 C206
  • Timetable of Seminar Groups:
UPPVMP005/A: Mon 13. 10. 10:35–12:10 C206, Wed 5. 11. 10:35–11:20 C206, Wed 12. 11. 9:45–11:20 C206, Wed 3. 12. 9:45–11:20 C206, Wed 10. 12. 9:45–11:20 C206, Fri 12. 12. 12:15–13:50 C206, Wed 17. 12. 9:45–11:20 C206, M. Skalná
Prerequisites (in Czech)
FAKULTA(FVP) && TYP_STUDIA(B) && FORMA(P) && ROCNIK(1)
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The course objective is to introduce to the terminology of anatomical structures and structures of organ systems of the human body. Physiology builds on the knowledge of anatomy to acquaint students with the functions of individual organs and organ systems.
Learning outcomes
Professional Knowledge:
- the students can define the concepts of anatomy, such as the musculoskeletal system, cardiovascular system, respiratory system, digestive system, bones, joints and more
- students can explain terminology
- students can also explain the functions of individual functional systems of the human body
Professional Skills:
- students can use expert terminology
General qualification:
- students are well versed in the terminology and use acquired knowledge in pedagogical practice
- students can assess the anatomical and physiological abnormality in special educational diagnostics
Syllabus
  • 1. Functional morphology of tissues. Cell, functions of cells, organelles, reproduction, cell death. Types of tissues, structure and function of tissues.
  • 2. Determining direction and planes, description of the human body. Introduction to Latin terminology. Basic types of movements (extension, flexion, etc.).
  • 3. Musculoskeletal system, bone structure, functions of bones, skeleton, bone growth, joint, joint connections.
  • 4. Blood, hemostasis, ABO, hematopoietic function of blood, blood components. Body fluid, homeostasis, ABR, lymph, cerebrospinal fluid, hydration Immunity, vaccination, lymphatic system. The circulatory system - the blood vessels, heart, small and large circulation.
  • 5. Respiratory system, anatomy and physiology of the airways, breathing control.
  • 6. Digestive system, description of the organs of the digestive system, their functions, locations. Liver, pancreas, gallbladder. Nutrition.
  • 7. Excretory system, description of the structure and function of organs of the excretory system. Urine and its composition.
  • 8. Endocrine system - the humoral management of the body, description of the structure and function of the endocrine glands.
  • 9. Reproductive system - description of the structure and function of reproductive organs of men and women, reproduction, intrauterine development.
  • 10. Nervous system - the peripheral nervous system, its description and functions of the CNS, autonomic nervous system.
  • 11. Sensory organs. Vision, hearing, equilibrium system, taste, smell, touch.
  • 12. Muscles, muscle structure, types of muscles, muscle function, innervation.
Literature
    required literature
  • ROKYTA, R., MARE, D., TURKOVÁ, Z. Somatologie. Praha: Wolters Kluwer, 2016. ISBN 978-80-755-2306-8.
    recommended literature
  • ARKER, S. Lidské tělo - ilustrovaný průvodce jeho strukturou, fungováním a poruchami (+ DVD trojrozměrná zobrazení a mikrofotografie). Praha: Knižní klub, 2008. ISBN 978-80-242-2211-0.
    not specified
  • DYLEVSKÝ, I. Funkční anatomie člověka. Praha: Grada, 2000. ISBN 80-7169-681-1.
  • DUFFY, J. R. Professional Practice Models in Nursing. Springer Publishing Company, 2016. ISBN 978-08-2612-6436.
Teaching methods
presentation, demonstration
Assessment methods
Fulfilment of 80% attendance at seminars, 50% success rate in a written test which contains 30 questions, with the time limit of 15 minutes.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is also listed under the following terms Winter 2019, Accreditation winter, Winter 2020, Winter 2021, Winter 2022, Winter 2023, Winter 2024.
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