Wolfgang Langhans: Catalogue data in Autumn Semester 2014 |
Name | Prof. em. Dr. Wolfgang Langhans |
Address | Dep. Gesundheitswiss. und Technol. ETH Zürich, SLA C 3 Schorenstrasse 16 8603 Schwerzenbach SWITZERLAND |
Telephone | +41 44 655 74 20 |
Fax | +41 44 655 72 06 |
wolfgang-langhans@ethz.ch | |
Department | Health Sciences and Technology |
Relationship | Professor emeritus |
Number | Title | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
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376-0003-01L | Demonstration Week Health Sciences and Technology Only for Health Sciences and Technology BSc. | 1 credit | 1P | R. Müller, W. Langhans, S. Lorenzetti, R. Riener, M. Ristow, M. E. Schwab, N. Wenderoth, further lecturers | |
Abstract | Delivery of practical insight into research methods relevant to the field by means of demonstrations and small projects in the areas of Human Movement Science, Health Technologies, Molecular Health Sciences, and Neurosciences. | ||||
Objective | Students can experience research methods that may arise in the field of Health Sciences and Technology. | ||||
Content | - Human Movement Science: movement analysis, biomechanical measurement techniques - Health Technologies: prostheses - Molecular Health Sciences: metabolism, behaviour - Neurosciences: neurological measurement techniques, neurorehabilitation - Clinical Research | ||||
751-6101-01L | Physiology and Anatomy I | 2 credits | 2V | W. Langhans, U. Meyer | |
Abstract | Imparts a basic understanding of physiology and anatomy in man and domestic animals, focusing on the interrelations between morphology and function of the human organism. This is fostered by discussing all subjects from a functional point of view. A major topic of the lecture is food intake and digestion with its correlated chemosensory, endocrine and metabolic processes. | ||||
Objective | Am Ende der Lehrveranstaltung sind die Studierenden in der Lage, Probleme des Menschen im Zusammenhang insbesondere von Ernährung, Übergewicht und daraus resultierenden Erkrankungen zu verstehen. | ||||
752-6301-00L | Selected Topics in Physiology Related to Nutrition | 3 credits | 2V | W. Langhans, U. Meyer | |
Abstract | Gives the students background knowledge necessary for a basic understanding of the complex relationships between food composition and nutrition on one hand and the functioning, as well as the malfunctioning, of major organ systems on the other hand. | ||||
Objective | Some basic knowledge in physiology is recommended for this course, which revisits important physiological topics, emphasizing their relation to nutrition. The aim is to give the students background knowledge necessary for a basic understanding of the complex relationships between food composition and nutrition on one hand and the functioning, as well as the malfunctioning, of major organ systems on the other hand. For students with a background in medicine, pharmacy or biology, the course is useful as a review of previously acquired knowledge. Major topics are basic neuroanatomy and neurophysiology; general endocrinology; the physiology of taste and smell; nutrient digestion and absorption; intermediary metabolism and energy homeostasis; and some aspects of cardiovascular physiology and water balance. |