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Structure and Functioning of the Human Body (5 cr)

Code: SN00BS20-3003

General information


Enrollment

23.05.2022 - 29.05.2022

Timing

01.09.2022 - 31.12.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Laurea Porvoo, sote

Campus

Laurea Porvoo

Teaching languages

  • English

Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Nursing (SNP2), Laurea Porvoo

Teachers

  • Maija Aho
  • Mona Christensen
  • Anu Haavisto

Teacher in charge

Maija Aho

Groups

  • SNP222SN
    Degree Programme in Nursing, daytime studies, S22, Porvoo

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

Grading scale

Approved/Failed