Introduction to anatomy and physiology

Structure Type: Course
Code: GERAHK100
Type: Compulsory
Level: Bachelor
Credits: 3.0 points
Responsible Teacher: Hietaniemi, Elina
Teacher Team: Rauha, Anna
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester

Curriculum  Semester  Credits  Start of Semester  End of Semester
VANTYO-2015   2 autumn   3.0   2016-08-01   2016-12-31  
VANTYO-2016   1 autumn   3.0   2016-08-01   2016-12-31  

Learning Outcomes

Students will learn the structure, function and terminology pertaining to central body systems. They will learn where the organs are located and know how the function of body systems maintains health. The studies will help them understand aging and the changes brought on by old age. Students will also study the role of microbes in health and pathology and gain a foundation for the study of infectious diseases, their treatment and asepsis in elderly care.

Student's Workload

80 hours

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

Introduction to Gerontology

Contents

- structure and function of body systems
- the musculoskeletal system
- the respiratory and cardiovascular system
- the digestive system
- the urinary system
- the endocrine and nervous system
- types of microbes
- immunology
- principles of asepsis and elimination of microbes.

Recommended or Required Reading

- Leppäluoto, J. & al. (2012 tai uudempi painos). Anatomia+Fysiologia. Rakenteesta toimintaan. SanomaPro. (soveltuvin osin). - Teacher's material

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures, assignments

Assessment Criteria

Grade 5
Students are familiar with the structure, function and terminology of central body systems and understand their role in the human organism. Students are able to locate organs in the body and apply their knowledge to identify structural-functional disorders.

Grade 3
Students are mostly familiar with the structure, function and terminology of central body systems and understand to some extent their role in the human organism. Students are able to locate organs in the body.

Grade 1
Students know to a limited degree the structure, function and terminology of central body systems. They are uncertain about the role of these systems in the human organism. Students are only able to locate some organs in the body.

Assessment Methods

- Active classroom participation
- Independent study
- Examination (assessed numerically 1-5) and (terminology) tests

Work Placement

the study course does not include practice

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