| Code |
17230
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| Year |
1
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| Semester |
S1
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| ECTS Credits |
6
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| Workload |
TP(60H)
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| Scientific area |
Biochemistry
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Entry requirements |
Not applicable
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Learning outcomes |
Integrate endocrinology knowledge with that acquired by students during their previous training, with the goal of understanding and deepening the core aspects of cellular and molecular mechanisms and the endocrine regulation of the body's various functions.
- Identify and describe the general characteristics of the endocrine system.
- Relate the acquired knowledge about the chemical structure of hormones to understand their functions.
- Understand the relevance of this system in regulating metabolism and calcium and phosphorus homeostasis.
- Deepen knowledge of the cardiovascular system to understand the regulation of hormonal control of blood pressure.
- Describe the role of hormones in regulating spermatogenesis, ovarian and endometrial cycles, childbirth, and lactation.
- Develop critical thinking skills regarding scientific articles in this field.
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Syllabus |
890 / 5 000
UP1: INTRODUCTION TO ENDOCRINOLOGY AND ENDOCRINE GLANDS
UP2: HORMONAL REGULATION OF ENERGY AND MINERAL METABOLISM - Regulation of calcium and phosphorus metabolism and homeostasis
UP3: REGULATION OF THE CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM - Hormonal control of blood pressure
TPA - Analysis and understanding of laboratory data related to experiments conducted with human umbilical arteries and endocrine disruptors.
UP4: Regulation OF GAMETOGENESIS, PREGNANCY, PARTURIATION, AND LACTATION - Spermatogenesis, Oogenesis, Pregnancy, Parturition, and Lactation
TPB - Analysis and understanding of data obtained in laboratory experiments with sex steroid hormones and vascular cells. TPC- ENDOCRINOLOGY WORKSHOP - Latest advances and new perspectives in Endocrinology - Search for scientific information to explain the latest advances in the indicated areas through topics provided by teachers to students.
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Main Bibliography |
1. BIBLIOGRAFIA PRINCIPAL
- BERNE RM,LEVY MN (2017). Physiology.7th Edition
- VANDER A,. SHERMAN J, LUCIANO D (2017): Human Physiology. 15th edition
- GREENSPAN (2017): Basic & Clinical Endocrinology, 10e Eds.
- MURRAY (2020): Harper''s Biochemistry. 31st Edition.
2. BIBLIOGRAFIA COMPLEMENTAR
- Norman RI and Lodwick D (1999): Medical Cell Biology.
- Hinson J, Raven P, Chew S (2010): The Endocrine System- Basic Science and Clinical Conditions.
-GUYTON (2020): Medical Physiology. 14th Revised edition
- Seeley RR (2011). Anatomia e Fisiologia. 8ª Edição
-Artigos científicos enquadrados nos conteúdos elaborados para a unidade curricular, nomeadamente sobre os últimos avanços em endocrinologia.
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Teaching Methodologies and Assessment Criteria |
Continuous assessment consists of the following components:
- Four tests for each Pedagogical Unit (UP): EUP1, EUP2, EUP3, EUP4 (see weighting factor in the table), with theoretical and practical aspects being assessed in the exams at the respective UP.
A WORKSHOP (see weighting factor in the table) where students must present an oral presentation. The presentation will be evaluated by a panel of professors according to criteria that will be provided to students in advance.
The grade is determined by the following weighting factors:
PROVA FACTOR DE PONDERAÇÃO MÁXIMO VALOR
EUP1 0.20 4
EUP2 0.20 4
EUP3 0.20 4
EUP4 0.20 4
WORKSHOP 0.20 4
TOTAL 1.00 20 valores
FINAL EXAMS
Final Exam- SCALE FACTOR = 0.8,
WORKSHOP-WEIGHTING FACTOR = 0.2.
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Language |
Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.
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