Structure and Functioning of the Human Body (5 cr)

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

Location and time

[This field is not used at Laurea.]

Materials

The learning material is mainly found in the Canvas workspace. For more material you can use e.g. Laurea Finna.

More literature can be searched also from https://libguides.laurea.fi/hoitotyo

Teaching methods

The course consists of two areas, Anatomy and Physiology and Microbiology and pathology.
The course has contacts, assignments and exams. The Canvas learning platform is used as a learning environment.
1. Anatomy and Physiology 4cr . CONTACT LESSONS in Tikkurila Campus
2. Microbiology 1cr - ONLINE COURSE in Canvas, orientation session in Tikkurila campus.

The schedule for orientation and contact sessions will be available in Pakki. The schedule for online assignments will be introduced in Canvas.

Exam schedules

The actual contact schedule is directly visible to students in Pakki as implementation reservations.
The dates of the submission of assignments, exams and opportunities to retake examinations in the implementation can be found from Canvas.

According to the degree regulations (section 18) “students must be present in the first contact session or notify their teacher in charge if they cannot attend. If they fail to notify the teacher of their absence in the first contact session, their enrollment will be rejected. Another student in the queue may be enrolled in the study unit in the place of the absent student.” (Laurea degree regulations) In the case of online studies the lecturer can also specify some other way than participation on an online meeting what is required from the student so that he/she verifies his/her attendance on the study unit (Decision by the vice president, education 7/2019).

International connections

The study unit is suitable for exchange students.

Completion alternatives

According to the degree regulations “all students are entitled to demonstrate their competence. The recognition and accreditation of prior competence is initiated by the students themselves. The competence is recognised and accredited by the teacher responsible for the module or study unit or another person designated by the director of the UAS unit. The assessment is carried out according to the same criteria and grading scale as that adopted for the corresponding study unit.” For further information visit the student intranet.

Student workload

One credit equals approximately 26.7 hours of work performed by the student.

Content scheduling

Human anatomy and physiology 4 ECTS
- Basic concepts of anatomy and physiology
- Cells, tissues and skin
- The musculoskeletal system
- The cardiovascular system and respiration
- Digestion and the urinary system
- The lymphatic system
- The nervous system
- The senses
- Endocrine system
- Pain physiology, pain sensitivity of different tissues, pain experience

Microbiology 1 ETCS
- Cause of diseases
- Microbes
- Infectional diseases
- Immune system
- Tissue injury

Further information

The study unit corresponds to the requirements of Bachelor's level education.
Teachers in charge:
1. Paul Tamankag
2. Sari Viitala

The quality of the study unit implementation has been assessed and the self-evaluation report is available in Canvas.