Structure and Functioning of the Human Body (5 cr)
Code: V1604-SNV1811
General information
Enrollment
14.05.2018 - 31.05.2018
Timing
20.08.2018 - 21.12.2018
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual proportion
4 op
Mode of delivery
20 % Contact teaching, 80 % Distance learning
Unit
Laurea Tikkurila, sote
Campus
Laurea Tikkurila
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 30
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing (SNV), Laurea Tikkurila
Teachers
- Emmaculate Tamankag
- Sari Viitala
Teacher in charge
Mika Alastalo
Groups
-
SNV218SN
Learning outcomes
The students will be able to
describe 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
describe 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
describe the different types of tissue damage, their causation mechanisms and symptoms
justify the use of basic medical imaging and bioanalytical methods in nursing based on their knowledge of human anatomy and physiology
explain the general principles of radiation protection
Teaching methods
1. Anatomy and Physiology 2 ects
- Online course in Optima
- Orientation and supervision sessions
2. Microbiology 1 ects
- Online course
3. Investigating human body 1 ects
- Online course
Location and time
Optima, orientation and supervision sessions in Tikkurila campus. The schedule for orientation and supervision sessions will be available in Pakki. The schedule for online assignments will be introduced in Optima.
Learning materials and recommended literature
Online material in Optima.
Important dates
1. Anatomy and physiology: exam dates in Pakki, dates for retakes will be introduced in the orientation.
Students workload
1 ect = 27 hours of a student's work. 5 ect = 135 hours
Further information for students
Teachers in charge:
1. Mika Alastalo
2. Sari Viitala
3. Emma Tamankag
Evaluation methods and criteria
1. Anatomy and physiology
- Exam, Graded from 1 to 5
2. Microbiology
- Online assignments, pass/fail
3. Investigating human body
- Online assignments, pass/fail