FMBI01 Biology - preparatory course

Faculty of Medicine
autumn 2019
Extent and Intensity
0/0. Type of Completion: -.
Guaranteed by
prof. MUDr. Augustin Svoboda, CSc., dr. h.c.
Department of Biology – Theoretical Departments – Faculty of Medicine
Supplier department: Faculty of Medicine
Prerequisites
basic biology education, high-school A levels recommended
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
Course objectives
E-learning preparatory courses are for students who intend to study General Medicine, Dentistry or Physiotherapy in English language.

The goal of the course is revising secondary school knowledge of Biology and practicing answering skills essential for success at the entrance examination.

Description of the course: this course consists of several units (see the course contents) in which theoretical backgrounds needed for understanding the given topic are specified.
Each unit contains a short test providing feedback on partial knowledge, a discussion group serving as space for participants’ communication with both their colleagues and tutors.
Individual courses are concluded with final tests similar to the actual entrance tests; its score informs about participants’ chance to pass the entrance exam.

The course is available to purchase from November 1st 2016 to July 21st 2017 and open until September 15th 2017.

Technical remark
After the payment it takes few days (2-3) than the payment is assigned in system and status of your order will changed from "payment not received" to "paid". Please be patient you will be informed about the change via e-mail.
Learning outcomes
E-learning preparatory courses are for students who intend to study General Medicine, Dentistry or Physiotherapy in English language.

The goal of the course is revising secondary school knowledge of Biology and practicing answering skills essential for success at the entrance examination.

Description of the course: this course consists of several units (see the course contents) in which theoretical backgrounds needed for understanding the given topic are specified.
Each unit contains a short test providing feedback on partial knowledge, a discussion group serving as space for participants’ communication with both their colleagues and tutors.
Individual courses are concluded with final tests similar to the actual entrance tests; its score informs about participants’ chance to pass the entrance exam.

The course is available to purchase from November 1st 2016 to July 21st 2017 and open until September 15th 2017.

Technical remark
After the payment it takes few days (2-3) than the payment is assigned in system and status of your order will changed from "payment not received" to "paid". Please be patient you will be informed about the change via e-mail.
Syllabus
  • 1. Introduction to cell biology. What cells are. Chemical composition of cells
  • 2. Prokaryotic cell structure
  • 3. Eukaryotic cell structure. Membranes. Osmosis
  • 4. Structure and function of eukaryotic cell organelles
  • 5. Cell functions in unicellular and multicellular organisms
  • 6. Cell information – DNA
  • 7. Protein synthesis in cells
  • 8. Cellular responses to external stimuli and intercellular communication
  • 9. Cell division and DNA replication
  • 10. Heredity
  • 11. Diseases in human
  • 12. Viruses
  • 13. Breakthrough discoveries in medical biology
  • 14. Blood, haemostasis and immunity
  • 15. Bones and skeletal system
  • 16. Muscles
  • 17. The heart
  • 18. The circulation
  • 19. The respiratory system
  • 20. The gut
  • 21. Metabolism and temperature regulation
  • 22. The renal system
  • 23. Endocrinology
  • 24. Reproduction
  • 25. The nervous system
Literature
  • -
Teaching methods
E-learning course
Assessment methods
The course is not evaluated, serves only as a preparation for entrance examination to Faculty of Medicine
Language of instruction
English
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2014, Autumn 2014, Spring 2015, Autumn 2015, Spring 2016, Autumn 2016, Spring 2017, Autumn 2017, autumn 2018, autumn 2020, autumn 2021, autumn 2022, autumn 2023, autumn 2024.
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