Structure and Functioning of the Human Body (5 op)

Tavoitteet

The student is able to
- explain the main concepts of anatomy and physiology
- describe the structure and functioning of cells, tissues, organs and organ systems, and explain their significance in the functioning of the human body as a whole
- explain the main concepts of microbiology and pathology, and the classification of diseases
- explain the significance of microbes for human health and the causation of infectious diseases
- explain how different factors affect the causation of diseases and cause changes in the body
- explain the different types of tissue damage, their causation mechanisms and symptoms

Aika ja paikka

Please see Tuudo, Lukkarikone (https://lukkarit.laurea.fi), or your Outlook calendar. Laurea reserves all rights for changing course schedules.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

Anatomy and phsyiology:
You can use any (fairly) recent anatomy and physiology book on the course.

Recommended material:
Anatomy and Physiology. OpenStax. https://openstax.org/details/books/anatomy-and-physiology-2e

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Microbiology and pathophysiology:
All material is available on Canvas.

Toteutustapa

Human anatomy and physiology in the form of lectures (contact teaching, not recorded) and self-study assignments and exams/quizzes on Canvas.

Microbiology and pathophysiology on Canvas.

Toteutuksen tärkeät päivämäärät

The first contact session on 1 January 2025 is compulsory. If you cannot attend, you must contact the teacher to stay enroled on the course.

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

See Student Intranet for information.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

1 credit = 26.7 hours of study

Sisältö ja sen jaksotus

Microbiology and pathophysiology:
- Causation of diseases
- Microbes
- Infectious diseases
- Body's defences
- Tissue damage

Anatomy and physiology:
- Basic anatomical terminology
- Cell and tissues; skin
- Musculoskeletal system; blood, circulatory system
- Lymphatic system; respiratory system; blood-pressure control
- Gastrointestinal system; urinary system; genitals
- Endocrine system, hormones and homeostasis; acid–base balance
- Nervous system, neuronal function
- Senses, reflexes, movement control

Arviointiasteikko

H-5