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Structure and Functioning of the Human Body (5 cr)

Code: R0188-3002

General information


Enrollment

26.11.2018 - 02.12.2018

Timing

07.01.2019 - 30.06.2019

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual proportion

5 op

RDI proportion

2 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Laurea Lohja, sote

Campus

Laurea Lohja

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Degree programmes

  • Sairaanhoitajakoulutus (SHY2), Laurea yhteinen (Finnish)

Teachers

  • Eliisa Kukkola

Teacher in charge

Eliisa Kukkola

Groups

  • SHF219KA

Learning outcomes

The student is 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

Grading scale

H-5