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Structure and Functioning of the Human Body (5 cr)

Code: SN00BS20-3010

General information


Enrollment

27.11.2023 - 03.12.2023

Timing

01.01.2024 - 01.06.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Laurea Otaniemi, sote

Campus

Laurea Otaniemi

Teaching languages

  • English

Seats

10 - 40

Degree programmes

  • SNG Degree Programme in Nursing (SNG), Laurea Otaniemi

Teachers

  • Tapani Risto
  • Anu Haavisto

Teacher in charge

Tapani Risto

Groups

  • SNG223SN
    Degree Programme in Nursing, daytime studies (tailor-made), S23, Otaniemi

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

H-5