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Structure and Functioning of the Human Body (5cr)

Code: SN00BZ08-3006

General information


Timing
01.11.2025 - 31.03.2026
Implementation is running.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 cr
Local portion
5 cr
Mode of delivery
Contact learning
Unit
20 Sosiaali- ja terveysala
Campus
Laurea Hyvinkää
Teaching languages
English
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
Degree Programme in Nursing (SNB2), Laurea Hyvinkää
Teachers
Tapani Risto
Teacher in charge
Tapani Risto
Groups
SNB225SN
Degree Programme in Nursing, daytime studies, S25, Hyvinkää
Study unit
SN00BZ08

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

Evaluation scale

H-5

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