Structure and Functioning of the Human Body (5 cr)

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- explain 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
- explain 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
- explain the different types of tissue damage, their causation mechanisms and symptoms

Location and time

Please see Tuudo, Lukkarikone (https://lukkarit.laurea.fi), or your Outlook calendar. Laurea reserves all rights for changing course schedules.

Materials

Anatomy and phsyiology:
You can use any (fairly) recent anatomy and physiology book on the course.

Recommended material:
Anatomy and Physiology. OpenStax. https://openstax.org/details/books/anatomy-and-physiology-2e

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Microbiology and pathophysiology:
All material is available on Canvas.

Teaching methods

Human anatomy and physiology in the form of lectures (contact teaching, not recorded) and self-study assignments and exams/quizzes on Canvas.

Microbiology and pathophysiology on Canvas.

Exam schedules

The first contact session on 1 January 2025 is compulsory. If you cannot attend, you must contact the teacher to stay enroled on the course.

Completion alternatives

See Student Intranet for information.

Student workload

1 credit = 26.7 hours of study

Content scheduling

Microbiology and pathophysiology:
- Causation of diseases
- Microbes
- Infectious diseases
- Body's defences
- Tissue damage

Anatomy and physiology:
- Basic anatomical terminology
- Cell and tissues; skin
- Musculoskeletal system; blood, circulatory system
- Lymphatic system; respiratory system; blood-pressure control
- Gastrointestinal system; urinary system; genitals
- Endocrine system, hormones and homeostasis; acid–base balance
- Nervous system, neuronal function
- Senses, reflexes, movement control

Evaluation scale

H-5