Structure and Functioning of the Human Body (5 cr)

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

Location and time

Optima, orientation and supervision sessions in Tikkurila campus. The schedule for orientation and supervision sessions will be available in Pakki. The schedule for online assignments will be introduced in Optima.

Materials

Online material in Optima.

Teaching methods

1. Anatomy and Physiology 2 ects
- Online course in Optima
- Orientation and supervision sessions
2. Microbiology 1 ects
- Online course
3. Investigating human body 1 ects
- Online course

Exam schedules

1. Anatomy and physiology: exam dates in Pakki, dates for retakes will be introduced in the orientation.

Student workload

1 ect = 27 hours of a student's work. 5 ect = 135 hours

Further information

Teachers in charge:
1. Mika Alastalo
2. Sari Viitala
3. Emma Tamankag