Midwifery | University of Parma

Professor: Marzio GERBELLA
Academic discipline: Fisiologia (BIO/09)
Field: Scienze biomediche
Type of training activity: Basic

20 hours
of face-to-face activities

2 credits

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Integrated course unit module: BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES I

Learning objectives

To provide the basic notions concerning the physiology of the reproductive system, pregnancy and birth.

Prerequisites

Basic notions concerning physic, chemistry and biology.

Course unit content

The course will deal with the fundamental notions relating to the physiology of the reproductive system, pregnancy and birth.

Full programme

Sexual differentiation. Puberty. Female and male reproductive system physiology. Effects of estrogen and progesterone. Menstrual cycle events. Physiology of pregnancy. Breastfeeding physiology. Physiology of childbirth and the unborn child.

Bibliography

Fisiologia.
Edra editore.
A cura di Linda Costanzo

Fondamenti Fisiologia dell’Uomo. Edi-Ermes.

Stanfield - Fisiologia. Edi SES

Vander - Fisiologia. Casa Editrice Ambrosiana

Teaching methods

Lectures will be held on-site. Supporting material will be available on the specific student-reserved platform (Elly) and will include slide presentations of the lectures.

Assessment methods and criteria

Oral exam

Other information

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2030 agenda goals for sustainable development