Module A1.4 - Human Biology I
Coordinator
Prof. Dr. Christoph Biskup
Lecturers
- Biomolecular Photonics Group: Prof. Dr. Christoph Biskup, PD. Dr. Christian Melle
- Institute of Physiology I: Prof. Dr. Hans-Georg Schaible, PD Dr. Andrea Ebersberger
- Experimental Nephrology Group: Prof. Dr. Ralf Mrowka
Schedule
- Monday + Tuesday + Friday 10.15-11.45 a.m.
(Lecture hall of the former Institute of Human Genetics)
Contents
| Week | Lecturer | Subject and content | Download |
| Week 1 Monday 14.10.2019 |
Biskup |
Introduction into Human Biology
Introduction into medical terminology |
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| Tuesday 15.10.2019 |
Biskup |
Organization of the cell
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| Friday 18.10.2019 |
Biskup |
Morphology and classification of tissues
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| Week 2 Monday 21.10.2019 |
Biskup |
The integumentary sytem
Microscopic anatomy
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| Tuesday 22.10.2019 |
Biskup |
Practical course in microscopy Meeting point: In front of the Institute of Anatomy, Teichgraben 7. Please, be on time (10.15 a.m.) (see this link for a map) |
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| Friday 25.10.2019 |
Melle |
Biomolecules I
See also the Chemistry Precourse for more details |
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| Week 3 Monday 28.10.2019 |
Biskup |
Biomolecules II
See the Chemistry Precourse for more details. |
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| Tuesday 29.10.2019 |
Biskup |
Biomolecules III
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| Friday 01.11.2019 |
Melle | Chromosome structure | |
| Week 4 Monday 04.11.2019 |
Melle | DNA replication | |
| Tuesday 05.11.2019 |
Melle |
Cell cycle, cell reproduction
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| Friday 08.11.2019 |
Melle | Mitosis, meiosis, recombination | |
| Week 5 Monday 11.11.2019 |
Melle |
Transcription & translation
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| Tuesday 12.11.2019 |
Melle | DNA damage
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| Friday 15.11.2019 |
Biskup | Midterm Mock Exam | |
| Week 6 Monday 18.11.2019 |
Mrowka | Molecular cloning I
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| Tuesday 19.11.2019 |
Mrowka |
Molecular cloning II |
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| Friday 22.11.2019 |
Biskup |
Thermodynamic principles
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| Week 7 Monday 25.11.2019 |
Biskup |
Enzymes, enzyme kinetics
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| Tuesday 26.11.2019 |
Melle |
Metabolism I
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| Friday 29.11.2019 |
Melle |
Metabolism II
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| Week 8 Monday 02.12.2019 |
Melle |
Metabolism III
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| Tuesday 04.12.2018 |
Mrowka |
Signal transduction I
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| Friday 06.12.2019 |
Mrowka |
Signal transduction II
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| Week 9 Monday 09.12.2019 |
Mrowka |
Signal transduction III
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| Tuesday 10.12.2019 |
Biskup | Transport phenomena across membranes
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| Friday 13.12.2019 |
Biskup |
Electrical excitability
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| Week 10 Monday 16.12.2019 |
Biskup |
Action potentials
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| Tuesday 17.12.2019 |
Ebersberger |
Physiology of neurons
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| Friday 20.12.2019 |
Ebersberger |
Synaptic transmission, the neuromuscular junction
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Christmas holidays |
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| Week 11 Monday 06.01.2020 |
Ebersberger |
Cellular physiology of the skeletal, cardiac and smooth muscle
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| Tuesday 07.01.2020 |
Biskup |
Macroscopic anatomy I
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| Friday 10.01.2020 |
Biskup |
Macroscopic anatomy II
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| Week 12 Monday 13.01.2020 |
Biskup |
Macroscopic anatomy III
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| Tuesday 14.01.2020 |
Schaible |
Organization of the nervous system
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| Friday 17.01.2020 |
Schaible |
Autonomic nervous system
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| Week 13 Monday 20.01.2020 |
Biskup |
Cardiac physiology I
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| Tuesday 21.01.2020 |
Biskup |
Cardiac physiology II
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| Friday 24.01.2020 |
Biskup |
Cardiac physiology III
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| Week 14 Monday 27.01.2020 |
Biskup |
Cardiac physiology IV
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| Tuesday 28.01.2020 |
Biskup |
Cardiovascular system I
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| Friday 31.01.2020 |
Biskup |
Cardiovascular system II
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| Week 15 Monday 03.02.2020 |
Biskup |
Respiratory system I
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| Tuesday 04.02.2020 |
Biskup |
Respiratory system II
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| Friday 07.02.2020 |
Biskup |
Respiratory system + cardiovascular system
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| Monday 10.02.2020 8.15-11.30 |
Kache/ |
Tutorial - Questions and Answers Cellular biology / microscopic anatomy / biomolecules |
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| Wednesday 19.02.2020 8.15-11.30 |
Kache/ Biskup |
Tutorial - Questions and Answers Molecular biology / Cloning / Enzymes |
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| Monday 24.02.2020 8.15-11.30 |
Kache/ Biskup |
Tutorial - Questions and Answers Metabolism / Signal transduction |
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| Monday 02.03.2020 8.15-11.30 |
Kache/ Biskup |
Tutorial - Questions and Answers Excitable tissues / Heart + Circulation / Respiratory System |
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| Thursday 05.03.2020 |
Biskup |
Exam Time: 10.00 a.m - 12.00 am. Location: Big lecture hall of the Medical Theoretical Institutes. The lecture hall can be accessed from the same courtyard as the lecture hall of the former Institute of Human Genetics. If you have difficulties in finding it, wait in front of the lecture hall of the former Institute of Human Genetics. Results of the exam can be found here. |
Requirements to complete the module:
- Written exam at the end of the semester.
- Training questions for the exam can be found here.
Recommended Textbooks
Anatomy & Physiology
Textbooks
- Donald C. Rizzo
Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology, 4th ed.
Cengage Learning, Boston/MA 2015
ISBN: 1285174150
Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology is a good introductory text for students who have little or no previous knowledge of anatomy and physiology. However, it does not cover all topics taught in the course in depth. - Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
Human Anatomy & Physiology, 10th ed.
Perason Education, 2015
ISBN: 1292096971
Human Anatomy and Phyiology gives a good detailed introduction into the human anatomy and physiology. It is basic enough for beginners, but covers a wide range of topics at considerable depth. A good collection of graphics, figures and tables helps elucidating the necessary details of anatomy and physiology. However, many molecular mechanism discussed in the lectures are not covered in this book. - Frederic H. Martini, Judi L. Nath, Edwin F. Bartholomew
Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology, 11th ed.
Pearson Education, 2018
ISBN: 1292229861 (Paperback)
Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology gives a good introduction into the human anatomy and physiology. Many excellent figures and tables help to elucidate the subjects discussed in the text. However, it does not cover all topics taught in the course in depth. Especially many important molecular and electrophysiological mechanisms are not discussed.
Histology
Textbooks & Atlas
- Anthony L. Mescher
Junqueira's Basic Histology - Text & Atlas, 15th ed.
Mc Graw Hill Education, New York 2018
ISBN: 978-1-260-02617-7
Junqueira's Basic Histology offers concise yet thorough information on human tissue structure and function. An opening chapter reviews the histological techniques that allow understanding of cell and tissue structure. The two following chapters focus on the structural and functional organization of human cells. The next seven chapters cover the four basic tissues that make up our organs: epithelia, connective tissue (and its major sub-types), nervous tissue, and muscle. The remaining chapters explain the organization and functional significance of these tissues in each of the body's organ systems.
A virtual microscope with over 150 slides of all human tissues and organs is available: http://medsci.indiana.edu/junqueira/virtual/junqueira.htm.
Physiology
Textbooks
- Walter F. Boron, Emile L. Boulpaep:
Medical Physiology, 3rd ed.
Elsevier, Oxford 2016.
Medical Physiology is a very comprehensive, very detailed book which covers also the molecular details in unparalleled depth. Complex concepts are presented in a clear, concise, and logically organized format, which facilitates understanding of the topics. However, not all topics, especially in the field of neurophysiology are covered.
- John E. Hall:
Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology, 13 th ed.
Elsevier, Oxford 2015.
Guyton and Hall's Textbook of Medical Physiology is the 'classical' textbook used by many students of medicine. The detailed text is complemented by illustrations that summarize key concepts in physiology and pathophysiology. Molecular mechanisms, however, are not covered in detail.
A virtual microscope with over 150 slides of all human tissues and organs is available: http://medsci.indiana.edu/junqueira/virtual/junqueira.htm.
e-books available via the university library (ThuLB)
- Nicholas Sperelakis:
Cell Physiology Source Book, 4th ed.
Elsevier 2011 (Link) - Armin Kurtz, Hans-Christian Pape, Stefan Silbernagl, Anja Bondke Persson, Bernhard Brenner
Physiologie, 7th ed (German)Thieme 2014 (Link)
Cell biology
Textbooks
- Harvey Lodish, Arnold Berk, Chris A. Kaiser, Monty Krieger, Anthony Bretscher, Hidde Ploegh , Angelika Amon, Kelsey Martin:
Molecular Cell Biology, 8th edition,
W. H. Freeman, 2016. - Bruce Alberts, Alexander Johnson, Julian Lewis, David Morgan, Martin Raff, Keith Roberts, Peter Walter:
Molecular Biology of the Cell, 6th Revised edition
Taylor & Francis, 2014.
e-books available via the university library (ThuLB)
Useful Links
Additional resources for microscopic anatomy
On this website you can find links to additional ressources about microscopic anatomy and histologic techniques.
Tutorials about tissue processing and staining
"Leica Pathology Leaders" is a free scientific and educational resource. It offers information ranging from the basics of tissue processing to specific application know-how: Link
Virtual microscope slides
"Virtual microscopes" allow you to study microscopic specimens whenever and whereever you want to if you have access to the internet. The virtual microscope provides the tools to manipulate the specimen by moving it along the x- and y- axis and to change the magnification for a detailed study of the microscopic structures.
For students of the Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena a virtual microscope is available at this link. Use the login and password provided in the course.
Links to other virtual microscopes can be found below: