Universidad de Jaén

INTRODUCTION TO ENDOCRINOLOGY. APPLIED ENDOCRINOLOGY TO CLINIC AND ANIMAL PRODUCTION.

Principles of endocrinology. Hormonal action mechanisms. Nuclear and surface receptors. Diagnostic methods for endocrine disorders. Hypothalamus and hypothalamic factors. Anterior pituitary. Functional assessment of the hypothalamic-pituitary axis. Alterations of the hypothalamus and pituitary gland. Posterior pituitary. Functional assessment of hydro-electrolytic balance.

ENDOCRINOLOGY OF GROWTH. FUNCTIONAL ASSESSMENT OF GROWTH. GROWTH ALTERATIONS.

Functional evaluation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-peripheral tissue axis in physiological and pathological conditions.

GROWTH MANIPULATION.

Steroids. Somatotropin. adrenergic agonists. Thyroid hormones. Diet. Leptin. Cholecystokinin and others. Stress and meat quality.

THE THYROID GLAND. FUNCTIONAL EVALUATION. THYROID ALTERATIONS.

Functional anatomy of the thyroid. Thyroid hormones. Functional evaluation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-thyroid axis. Thyroid alterations.

THE ADRENAL GLAND. FUNCTIONAL ASSESSMENT. ADRENAL ALTERATIONS.

Functional anatomy of the adrenal glands. adrenal steroids. Adrenocortical alterations. Functional assessment of the adrenal cortex. Adrenal medulla. Endocrine hypertension. Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system. Evaluation of arterial hypertension of endocrine origin.

MINERAL METABOLISM. ASSESSMENT OF CHANGES IN MINERAL METABOLISM.

Functional anatomy of the parathyroid gland. Hormones and alterations of mineral metabolism. Assessment of alterations in the metabolism of calcium, phosphorus and magnesium.

THE ENDOCRINE PANCREAS. MELLITUS DIABETES.

Functional anatomy of the pancreas. Hormones of the endocrine pancreas. Mellitus diabetes. Diagnosis of Diabetes Mellitus.

REPRODUCTION. ENDOCRINOLOGY OF THE MALE AND FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE AXIS. FUNCTIONAL ASSESSMENT. GONADAL ALTERATIONS.

Endocrinology of the male reproductive axis. Evaluation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-testis axis. Male gonadal disorders. Endocrinology of the female reproductive axis. cyclical changes. Alterations of ovarian function. Evaluation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis. Puberty and menopause.

ENDOCRINE MANIPULATION OF REPRODUCTION IN FARM ANIMALS.

Manipulation of reproduction in mammals. Manipulation of reproduction in birds. Endocrine manipulation in fish.

PREGNANCY, CHILDBIRTH AND LACTATION. FUNCTIONAL ASSESSMENT. ENDOCRINE ALTERATIONS.

Endocrinology of pregnancy, childbirth and lactation. Endocrine disorders and pregnancy. Endocrinology of the fetus.

ANIMAL PRODUCTS.

Mammary gland and milk production. Egg production. Wool production.

PRACTICES: Determination of various physiological parameters regulated by hormones. Study of the variations of these parameters in different physiological situations. Graphic representation of the results obtained in the different population groups. Search for information in bibliographic databases. Preparation of a paper describing the results obtained and the main conclusions derived from them

These contents connect with the United Nations Sustainable
Development Goals (SDGs). Mainly with regard to objective 3 (health
and well-being). Objectives 4 (quality education) and 5 (gender
equality) will be promoted across the board.

Theoretical class (large group or teaching group): (3.8 ECTS) Methodology: master class. Presentation by the teaching staff of the contents of the thematic units of the subject, promoting discussion and active participation of the students. Preparation by the students of works on topics of interest related to the subject and presentation of the same to the rest of the group. The students will acquire the skills: CT1, CT3, CT8, CT9, CT10, CE24.

Group tutorials (very small groups): (0.2 ECTS). Methodology: Very small groups where the students will pose and try to solve, together with the teacher, those doubts and questions that have arisen during the rest of the training activities. The use of virtual media (teaching platform) will be encouraged to resolve doubts and problems, as well as to monitor students. The students will acquire the skills: CT4, CT6, CT7, CT9, CT10

Practical classes (2.0 ECTS). Methodology: laboratory practices and practices in computer rooms. Research work will be developed collaboratively in small groups. The students will acquire the skills CT2, CT5, CT8, CT9, CT10, CE26, CG8, CG11.

Students with special educational needs should contact the Student Attention Service (Servicio de Atención y Ayudas al Estudiante) in order to receive the appropriate academic support

Mastery of the theoretical knowledge of the subject will be assessed through a written exam (60%). The assistance and participation in the practical sessions will be valued with 10% of the grade, the development and presentation of the research work corresponds to 20%. Finally, the students will carry out monographic works (10%) in which a general evaluation of some of the acquired competences will be made.

The course cannot be passed if the theoretical exam is not passed.

Competences evaluated with each instrument:

Theoretical exam: CT1, CT3, CT4, CT6, CT7, CT8, CT9, CT10, CE24

Practical test: CT2, CT5, CT8, CT9, CT10, CE26, CG8, CG11

Realization of monographic works: CT1, CT2, CT3, CT4, CT6

Observation and teacher's notes: CT3, CT4, CT6, CT8, CT9

1) Teaching methodology and training activities

Master Classes Large group 38 hours. In person to the extent that the social and health situation allows it.

Methodology: exposition of the thematic units

Group tutorials. 2 hours, online

Methodology: Discussion and resolution of questions. Virtual media will be used: platform, email.

Practices 20 hours

Methodology: face-to-face laboratory and computer practices to the extent that the social and health situation allows.

2) Evaluation system

First call:

S1: Acquisition of theoretical knowledge (60% of the overall grade). It is necessary to obtain at least 50% of the maximum grade assigned to this section for the rest to be added. These written tests will be face-to-face, if the socio-sanitary and capacity conditions are met, or online on the teletraining platform if these conditions are not met.

S2: Continuous evaluation (30% of the overall grade): The preparation and presentation of the research work (20%) and the attendance and participation in the practical sessions (10%) will be valued.

S3: Continuous evaluation (10% of the global qualification): By means of delivery of works, the development of these and their content will be valued.

In the second call: Acquisition of theoretical knowledge (100% of the overall grade).

3) Resources

Virtual Teaching Platform of the University of Jaén and university facilities, provided that the
social and health conditions allow it.
4) Schedule
According to the updated schedules published on the Faculty's website

1) Teaching methodology and training activities

Master Classes Large group 3.8 ECTS. 100% online

Methodology: exposition of the thematic units

Group tutorials. 0.2 ECTS. 100% online

Methodology: Discussion and resolution of questions. Virtual media will be used: platform, email.

Practices 2ECTS

Methodology: laboratory practices and computer rooms. 100% online

2) Evaluation system

S1: Acquisition of theoretical knowledge (60% of the overall grade). It is necessary to obtain at least 50% of the maximum grade assigned to this section for the rest to be added. These written tests will be online on the teletraining platform.

S2: Continuous evaluation (30% of the overall grade): The completion of the research work and its presentation will be valued.

S3: Continuous evaluation (10% of the global qualification): Through delivery of works, the development of these and their content through the platform will be valued.

3) Resources

Virtual Teaching Platform of the University of Jaén and university facilities.
4) Schedule
According to the updated schedules published on the Faculty's website.

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Data Protection Delegate: dpo@ujaen.es

Purpose: In accordance with the Universities Law and other national and regional regulations in force, carrying out exams and assessment tests corresponding to the courses students are registered in. In order to avoid frauds while sitting the exam, the exam will be answered using a videoconference system, being able the academic staff of the University of Jaén to compare and contrast the image of the person who is answering the exam with the student's photographic files. Likewise, in order to provide the exam with evidential content for revisions or claims, in accordance with current regulation frameworks, the exam will be recorded and stored.

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Storage periods: those established in current in force regulations. In the specific case of exam videoconference recordings, not before the examination records and transcripts are closed or the exam can still be reviewed or challenged.

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Data protection delegate (DPO): TELEFÓNICA, S.A.U. ; Email: dpo@ujaen.es

Procedure aim: To manage proper recordings of teaching sessions with the aim of facilitating learning process under a multimodal and/or online teaching

Period for record storage: Images will be kept during legal term according to regulations in force

Legitimacy: Data will be managed according to legal regulations (Organic Law 6/2001, December 21, on Universities) and given consent provided by selecting corresponding box in legal admission documents

Data recipients (transfers or assignments): Any person allowed to get access to every teaching modality

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