Human development (5 ECTS)

Objective

Students are able to describe the key processes of embryology until the end of the organogenesis stage. They can explain the principles and processes of the development of the human body.
Development of a child:
Based on their physiological knowledge on this development, students are able to perceive functional connections and their effects on the human body. They know how to apply this knowledge to their treatment practices independently.
Obstetrics and gynaecology:
Students are familiar with the abnormalities and dysfunctions of the structure and function of the pelvic area. They identify and define the most common disorders related to the menstrual cycle, gynaecological diseases, pregnancy, labour and menopause as well as their treatment practices. Based on their gynaecological competence, students identify functional relations and are able to apply this knowledge to their treatment practices independently. They recognise the changes brought about by pregnancy and birth to the body and their impact on it.
Gerontology and geriatrics:
Students are familiar with the changes in the human body related to ageing, identify major illnesses and know how to describe their prevention and options for care.
Developmental psychology:
After the study unit, students understand the human development as a holistic, individual process also consisting of different areas. They recognise different phases of life, developmental targets and possible developmental delays. Students know how to assess the significance of crises or abnormal development to client’s holistic situation by means of various psychological human images.

Content

Embryology:
Conception, formation of blastocyst, gastrulation, formation of embryonic disk, neurulation and organogenesis. Significance of intracellular interaction for the development process. Segmentation of the spine and peripheral nervous system. Main features of formation of bones, muscles, fasciae and body cavities. Development of foetus.
Development of a child:
Developmental phases, functional connections and disorders.
Obstetrics and gynaecology:
Structure and function of the pelvic area and their abnormalities, functional disorders as well as their effects on the body. Physiological perspectives of pregnancy and labour, disorders and complications in the process. Most common gynaecological disorders, examinations and surgical operations. Female hormonal life cycle. Pregnancy and health challenges related to it (Hepatosis. Asthma. Cardiac diseases. Rheuma. Epilepsy. Toxaemia. Diabetes). Childbirth, alleviation of pain and C-section. Hemorrhage and trauma in childbirth and in the postpartum period.
Gerontology and geriatrics:
Gerontology and geriatrics as fields of science. Ageing theories. Changes due to ageing in various organ systems. Major old-age illnesses and their treatment.
Developmental psychology:
Holistic view of human development and function, development task theories. Various areas of mental development: emotional life, cognitive, psychosocial, psychomotor etc. development. Basics of temperament, affectional relationships and developmental crises. Psychological human image: psychodynamic, cognitive, humanistic, attachment theoretical, neuropsychological, system-theoretical and integrating approach.

Location and time

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Materials

Lecture hand-outs
Literature:
-Sariola, H. ym. Solusta yksilöksi - kehitysbiologia. Duodecim.
-Niemi, M. & Väänänen, K. Ihmisyksilön kehitysbiologia. Duodecim.

Teaching methods

Embryology: lectures and studying course literature

Employer connections

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Exam schedules

Online exams (embryology):
Exam 1: 20.1.-22.1.2023
Exam 2: 27.1.-29.1.2023
Exam 3: 10.2.-12.2.2023

International connections

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Completion alternatives

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Student workload

Embryology 40h

Content scheduling

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Further information

Erityisen tuen päätökset: Mikäli opiskelijalla on erityisen tuen päätös, joka vaikuttaa opintojakson suorittamiseen, tulee opiskelijan olla yhteydessä opintojaksototeutuksen vastuuopettajaan heti ilmoittautumisajan päätyttyä

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students use the appropriate core concepts as well as make choices using the knowledge base of their own professional field. They recognise the prerequisites and consequences of their own actions.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students analyse the relationships between appropriate core concepts as well as justify their choices using the knowledge base of their own professional field. They analyse the prerequisites and consequences of their own actions

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students analyse and assess the relationships between appropriate core concepts as well as make choices using the knowledge base of their own professional field. They assess the prerequisites and consequences of their own actions.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Students use the appropriate core concepts as well as make choices using the knowledge base of their own professional field. They recognise the prerequisites and consequences of their own actions.

Assessment methods and criteria

Embryology: online exams passed with 60% of points

Qualifications

Human anatomy 1-4, Organ anatomy and physiology