Structure and Functioning of the Human Body (5 cr)
Code: R0188-3014
General information
Enrollment
13.05.2019 - 26.05.2019
Timing
19.08.2019 - 20.12.2019
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual proportion
2 op
Mode of delivery
60 % Contact teaching, 40 % Distance learning
Unit
Laurea university of applied sciences
Campus
Laurea Tikkurila
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 40
Degree programmes
- Sairaanhoitajakoulutus (SHY2), Laurea yhteinen (Finnish)
Teachers
- Eija Okker-Tikkunen
- Ulla Jauhiainen
- Katri Thurman
Teacher in charge
Marja Vellonen
Groups
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SHV219SN
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