Aim and Content

The course will address research topics and problems within cardiovascular physiology, including: the cardiac myocyte, control of cardiac output, the endothelial cell and its microenvironment, control of blood vessels, fluid exchange, and co-ordinated cardiovascular responses.

Learning Outcomes

After completion of the course the student should be able to:

Knowledge

• Explain the cardiac myocyte and the structure and function of the endothelial cell.
• Explain general mechanisms for control of cardiac output, exchange of fluid- and gasses, as well as examples of complex coordinated responses from the cardiovascular system.
• Explain and give examples of controlling cardiac output to the brain, heart, lungs, sceletal muscles and skin.
• Explain selected methods and techniques commonly used in cardiovascular research.

Skills and competences

• Discuss the effects of various pathological conditions on the cardiovascular system.
• Understand, analyze and critically assess scientific and academic articles in the field of cardiovascular research.
• Convey and present advanced and complex information in the field.

Course offered (semester)

Spring. The course admits a limited number of students.

Pre-requirements

Biology, molecular biology or equivalent on bachelor level, including a minimum of 20 ECTS in basic human physiology.

Subject Overlap

HUFY370

Teaching Methods

The teaching is organized as a self study.

Compulsory Requirements

The students should participate in at least 75% of the seminars arranged by the Cardiovascular Research Group and present at least one paper.

Assessment methods

Oral exam

Grading Scale

A-F

Course Unit Evaluation

Written evaluation on My Space/Mi side.