Universitat Internacional de Catalunya

Molecular and Cellular Physiology Applied to Physiotherapy

Molecular and Cellular Physiology Applied to Physiotherapy
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7844
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Second semester
FB
Basic training
Physiopathology I
Main language of instruction: Spanish

Other languages of instruction: English,

Teaching staff


Dr. JIMÉNEZ JIMÉNEZ, Javier - jjimenez@uic.es

Contact: sbru@uic.es

Introduction

Nowadays, illness are explained on molecular terms, and the knowledge of Biochemistry and Cell Biology is indispensable for performing a correct analysis of the etiology, diagnosis, therapeutics and evaluation of the therapeutic processes. This is why the future professionals of medicine must know how the human body works on biochemical and molecular basis.

The subject tries to give to the student of medicine a global view about the basic aspects of Biochemistry, Cell Biology and about the scientific methodology in general. The subject is made on a practical way, trying to focus in each topic those concepts and situations that adapts better to the comprehension associated to the professional exercice in the field of Physiotherapy.

Pre-course requirements

The subject, do not require any specific administrative condition. Despite this, in order to develop the course successfully, you should have the following knowledge:

- Knowledge of Physics, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Molecular and Cell Biology of second high school level.

Objectives

The main objective of this course is that students acquire the skills described below. Moreover it is also intended to familiarize students with the scientific method and get them used to reasoning and discussion of problems under a biological point of view. The third objective is to facilitate the theoretical base to understand the following clinical subjects.

Competences/Learning outcomes of the degree programme

The physiotherapy student, at the end of the course, should have improved their ability to:

1) Understand the key molecular mechanisms that govern the physiology and pathology of the human body, with special reference to those related to the field of Physiotherapy.
2) Assess research as a key element in modern medicine.

3) Be curious about the world around and want to learn more.

  • 10 - Develop autonomous learning skills.
  • 16 - Demonstrate a sensitivity towards environmental issues.
  • 17 - The ability to work responsibly and autonomously, so as to handle job-related activities without the need for strict supervision.
  • 21 - Knowledge of the physiological and structural changes that can occur after physiotherapeutic interventions.
  • 24 - Knowledge of the physical bases of the various physical interventions and their applications in physiotherapy.
  • 29.1 - Demonstrate a committment to ongoing learning and self-improvement.
  • 39 - Knowledge of general aspects of exogenous and endogenous diseases related to physiotherapy for all the biological systems and the corresponding medical, surgical, orthopedic and physiotherapy treatments.
  • 40 - Knowledge about, physiological, functional and behavioral changes that occur after physiotherapeutic intervention.

Learning outcomes of the subject

At the end of the course, the student: - Knows the structure and function of biomolecules.  - Applies the principles of inorganic chemistry and organic chemistry in the study of biomolecules and fundamental biochemical processes.  - Knows the structure and composition of cells.  - Knows the main metabolic routes.  - Understands and integrates metabolic regulation systems.  - Is curious about what is considered normal and knows how to formulate questions and hypotheses. 

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Teaching and learning activities

In person



Teaching strategies that will be used are as follows: 


1) Lectures: 120 minute presentation (with a 10 minute break) on a theoretical issue in which the professor mixes problem solving with practical case studies.
2) Metabolism case: approaches to situations in relation to specific topics in the syllabus. Individual discussion in reduced and collective groups (the latter led by the teacher), and drawing conclusions.
3) Laboratory practice

TRAINING ACTIVITYMETHODOLOGYCOMPETENCESECTS CREDITS
self-learning activities
lectures
student's independant work-study
exterenal practical
apprenticeship contract
oral presentation / master class
case method
problem-solving exercises
10 16 17 21 24 29.1 39 40 6

Evaluation systems and criteria

In person



The evaluation system will be carried out in the classroom where the student has 1 minute 30 seconds per question and will not be able to have support of any kind.

- 1st call

  • 1st partial examination
    • Flexible date, that will be defined according to theorical content timming.
    • 25 multiple choice questions with 4 possible answers, only 1 valid answer per question and counting +1 for correct answers and -0.25 will be deducted for each mistake.
    • From lesson 1 to 9 (could be modified).
    • 45% of the final grade.
    • Only scores of 4 and above will be considered for average calculation.
    • Scores of 5 and above will be kept for 2nd call.
  • 2nd partial examination
    • Will take place the day of the final exam.
    • 25 multiple choice questions with 4 possible answers, only 1 valid answer per question and counting +1 for correct answers and -0.25 will be deducted for each mistake.
    • From leson 10 to 18 (18 included).
    • 55% of the final grade.
    • Only scores of 4 and above will be considered for average calculation.
    • Scores of 5 and above will be kept for 2nd call.

- 2nd call

  • If score from a test corresponding previous call is under five (1st partial and/or second partial), students will need to examinate again.
  • 25 multiple choice questions with 4 possible answers, only 1 valid answer per question and counting +1 for correct answers and -0.25 will be deducted for each mistake.
  • Same percentage than 1st call.
  • 2nd call final grade will NOT be used for average calculation toghether with metabolism work.
  • Scoring five or above in the first call means that students can not examinate the same part in the second call

- The assessment system for students who have taken 2 or more resits

  • Same considerations as 1st call.

- General points to consider on the evaluation system of the exam

  • 20% of the test questions may be concepts that were not discussed in the classroom, but are in the recommended bibliography.
  • Class participation means the contribution of interesting ideas or the approach to relevant issues, which help improve the quality of the teaching session, whether it being in a lecture or clinical case report. In this case, the mark for participation in class will be from 1 to 10 for those who actively participate; and, if appropriate, from -1 to -10 for students with inadequate behavior that harms the quality of the class session.
  • Exams will be multiple-choice tests with 4 response options, counting +1 for correct answers and -0.25 will be deducted for each mistake.
  • According to the development role of the professor in the classroom, the professor can decide to change the parameters of evaluation.
  • The professor has an aditional point in positive or negative depending on the student trajectory.

Bibliography and resources

- FREEMAN. Biología. Ed. Addison-Wesley. 

- LOZANO. Bioquímica para las ciencias de la vida. Ed. Reverté, 2000

- HARVEY. Bioquímica (5a ed), Wolters Kluwer.

- LODISH. Biologia Celular y Molecular (5a ed), Ed. Panamericana.

- MCKEE. Bioquímica. Las bases moleculares de la vida. MC Graw Hill.

- DEVLIN. Bioquímica. Ed. Reverté.

- STRYER. Bioquímica I i II (6a ed). Ed. Reverté.

- LENHINGER. Principios de Bioquímica. Ed. Reverté.

- ALBERTS. Biología Molecular de la Célula, Ed. Omega.

Evaluation period

E: exam date | R: revision date | 1: first session | 2: second session:
  • E1 06/06/2025 A21 08:00h
  • E1 06/06/2025 A04 08:00h
  • E2 30/06/2025 A16 10:00h
  • E2 30/06/2025 A15 10:00h

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