Systems physiology

lfsm1202  2025-2026  Louvain-la-Neuve

Systems physiology
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3.00 credits
30.0 h
Q2
Language
French
Prerequisites

The prerequisite(s) for this Teaching Unit (Unité d’enseignement – UE) for the programmes/courses that offer this Teaching Unit are specified at the end of this sheet.
Main themes
  • Homeostasis and the basic principles of nervous and endocrine control 
  • Blood and haemostasis 
  • The immune system 
  • The cardiovascular system 
  • The respiratory system 
  • The renal and urinary system 
  • Fluid and electrolyte balance 
  • The digestive system 
  • Metabolism 
  • Reproductive system 
Learning outcomes

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :

  • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the functioning of the various constituent systems of the human body and their control, with the exception of the nervous system (2.1, 5.3 Kiné / 9.1 and 9.2 EP) 
  • Solve simple physiological problems (2.1, 5.3 Kiné / 9.1, 9.2 and 9.3 EP) 
  • Use the main physiological concepts to solve concrete cases (2.1, 5.3 Kiné / 9.1, 9.2, 9.3 EP) 
 
Other information
This course is reserved for FSM students. Access is possible to other UCLouvain students on the basis of an application to be submitted to the course coordinator.
Faculty or entity
> FSM


Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)

Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Learning outcomes
Bachelor in Motor skills : General
EDPH1BA
3
LFSM1101 AND LFSM1104
Bachelor in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
KINE1BA
3
LFSM1101 AND LFSM1104