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Structure and Functioning of the Human Body (5 cr)

Code: R0188-3020

General information


Enrollment

18.05.2020 - 24.05.2020

Timing

01.08.2020 - 31.12.2020

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual proportion

5 op

RDI proportion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Laurea Tikkurila, sote

Campus

Laurea Virtual Campus

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Seats

20 - 52

Degree programmes

  • Sairaanhoitajakoulutus (SHF2), Laurea Lohja (Finnish)

Teachers

  • Eliisa Kukkola

Teacher in charge

Eliisa Kukkola

Groups

  • SHF220SA
    Sairaanhoitajakoulutus, monimuotototeutus, S20, Lohja

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

Teaching methods

The implementation plan is available in Finnish.