Structure and Functioning of the Human Body (5 cr)
Code: R0188-3012
General information
Enrollment
26.11.2018 - 02.12.2018
Timing
07.01.2019 - 14.06.2019
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual proportion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Laurea university of applied sciences
Campus
Laurea Tikkurila
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 50
Degree programmes
- Sairaanhoitajakoulutus (SHY2), Laurea yhteinen (Finnish)
Teachers
- Anne Kokko
- Anna Niskanen
- Ulla Jauhiainen
- Lotta Tiikkainen
- Marja Vellonen
Teacher in charge
Lotta Tiikkainen
Groups
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SHV219KA
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