Physiology-Anatomy

Course Information
TitleΦυσιολογία - Ανατομία / Physiology-Anatomy
CodeΜΙΧΕΑ002
FacultyHealth Sciences
SchoolMedicine
Cycle / Level2nd / Postgraduate
Teaching PeriodWinter
CoordinatorIoannis Koutelidakis
CommonNo
StatusActive
Course ID600019899

Programme of Study: PPS Endocrine Surgery

Registered students: 14
OrientationAttendance TypeSemesterYearECTS
CoreCompulsory Course115

Class Information
Academic Year2024 – 2025
Class PeriodWinter
Faculty Instructors
Weekly Hours3
Total Hours39
Class ID
600266872
Course Type 2021
General Foundation
Mode of Delivery
  • Face to face
  • Distance learning
Digital Course Content
Language of Instruction
  • Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
Students will understand the anatomy of the thyroid gland and its relationship with its neighboring organs through photographs and video projections of anatomical films. they will study and understand the physiology of the organ and the pathophysiological mechanisms that govern the occurrence of all diseases of the thyroid gland. They will fully understand the physiology and anatomy of the parathyroid glands and their relationship with its neighboring organs through photographs and video projections of anatomical films. Students will fully understand the anatomy and pathophysiology of the adrenal glands through photographs and video projections of anatomical films. They will study in depth and be able to understand the endocrine fate of the pancreas, the anatomy and histology of the endocrine fate of the pancreas through photographs and video projections of anatomical films.
General Competences
  • Apply knowledge in practice
  • Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
  • Make decisions
  • Work autonomously
  • Work in teams
Course Content (Syllabus)
Anatomy of the thyroid gland and its relationship with its neighboring organs. The physiology of the organ and the pathophysiological mechanisms that govern the occurrence of all diseases of the thyroid gland. The physiology and anatomy of the parathyroid glands and their relationship with the neighboring ones. The anatomy and pathophysiology of the adrenal glands. The endocrine fate of the pancreas, anatomy and histology of the endocrine fate of the pancreas.
Educational Material Types
  • Notes
  • Slide presentations
  • Video lectures
  • Multimedia
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
  • Use of ICT in Course Teaching
  • Use of ICT in Laboratory Teaching
  • Use of ICT in Communication with Students
  • Use of ICT in Student Assessment
Course Organization
ActivitiesWorkloadECTSIndividualTeamworkErasmus
Lectures803.1
Seminars301.2
Exams401.5
Total1505.8
Student Assessment
Student Assessment methods
  • Written Exam with Multiple Choice Questions (Formative, Summative)
Last Update
09-01-2024