Structure and Functioning of the Human Body (5 cr)
Code: V1604-3003
General information
Enrollment
02.07.2020 - 31.07.2020
Timing
01.08.2020 - 31.12.2020
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Laurea Tikkurila, sote
Campus
Laurea Tikkurila
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing (SNV), Laurea Tikkurila
Teachers
- Emmaculate Tamankag
- Elisa Piccinini
- Eija Okker-Tikkunen
- Sari Viitala
Teacher in charge
Emmaculate Tamankag
Groups
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SNV220SNDegree Programme in Nursing, daytime studies, S20, Tikkurila
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 3cr . CONTACT LESSONS
2. Microbiology 1cr - ONLINE COURSE
3.Medical Imaging 0,5 cr -ONLINE COURSE
4. Bioanalytics 0,5cr -CONTACT LESSONS
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
Material for Anatomy and physiology will be given by the teacher.
Online material in Optima
Lecture slides given during contact lessons
Important dates
1. Anatomy and physiology: contact lesson dates can be found in Pakki.
2. Microbiology orientation -Return dates will be given later
3.Microbiology-Return dates will be given later
4.Bioanalytics- No exam. Attendance compulsary
Students workload
1 cr = 27 hours of a student's work. 5 ect = 135 hours
Further information for students
Teachers in charge:
1. Elisa Piccinini
2. Eija Okker-Tikkunen
3. Emma Tamankag
4. Emma Tamankag
Grading scale
Approved/Failed
Evaluation methods and criteria
1. Anatomy and physiology EXAM : Fail, T1-K5,
2. Microbiology: Pass/Fail
3. Investigating human body: Pass / Fail
4. Bioanalytics: Pass/Fail