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Structure and Functioning of the Human Body (5 cr)

Code: V1604-3004

General information


Enrollment
18.05.2020 - 24.05.2020
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
01.08.2020 - 31.12.2020
Implementation has ended.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 cr
Local portion
5 cr
Mode of delivery
Contact learning
Campus
Laurea Tikkurila
Teaching languages
Finnish
Degree programmes
Degree Programme in Nursing (SNV), Laurea Tikkurila
Teachers
Elisa Piccinini
Johannes Koskinen
Lotta Tiikkainen
Teacher in charge
Marja Tanskanen
Study unit
V1604

Learning outcomes

The students will be 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
justify the use of basic medical imaging and bioanalytical methods in nursing based on their knowledge of human anatomy and physiology
explain the general principles of radiation protection

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

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