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Structure and Functioning of the Human Body (5 cr)

Code: V1604-3004

General information


Enrollment

18.05.2020 - 24.05.2020

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

  • Elisa Piccinini
  • Johannes Koskinen
  • Lotta Tiikkainen

Teacher in charge

Marja Tanskanen

Groups

  • SNV220SN2
    Degree 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

Grading scale

Approved/Failed