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Anatomy, Physiology, and Ageing (5 ECTS)

Code: SX00FA10-3002

General information


Enrollment
28.11.2022 - 31.01.2023
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
09.01.2023 - 21.05.2023
Implementation has ended.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 ECTS
Virtual portion
4 ECTS
RDI portion
1 ECTS
Mode of delivery
On-campus and online
Campus
Myllypurontie 1
Teaching languages
Finnish
Seats
0 - 26
Degree programmes
Elderly Care
Teachers
Eva-Kristina Nyström
Groups
SXC23K2
Vanhustyön tutkinto-ohjelma, monimuoto
Course
SX00FA10
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Learning outcomes

The Students
• identify the key structures and functions of the human body
• identify the key theories and explanation models of physical ageing
• identify changes in human physiological functions caused by natural physical ageing and are able to assess their effects on the functioning of an old person

Content

• the key structure and functioning of the human body: tissues, musculoskeletal system, circulatory system, respiratory system, digestive system, urinary excretion system and fluid balance, nervous system, senses and hormonal regulation
• key theories and models of physical ageing
• changes caused by natural ageing in different organ systems and the impact of these changes on human activity;

Teaching methods

online studying
lectures
assignments
Guided assignments
Individual tutorials

Location and time

Lectures are held in Myllypuro campus (dats and places can be found in moodle

Online studies in Moodle (the course-key has been sent via e-mail to the students)

Learning materials and recommended literature

- Nienstedt, W. ja Kallio, S. Luut ja ytimet - ihmiselimistö lyhyesti. WSOY.
- Heikkinen, E. ja Rantanen, T. Gerontologia. 2p.(2008) tai 3p. (2013). Duodecim.
- Tilvis, R. ym. Geriatria. 2 uud.p. 2010. Duodecim.

Alternative completion methods of implementation

N/A

Internship and working life connections

N/A

Exam dates and retake possibilities

The exams are available in Moodle as following:

Cardiovascular system 3.2-12.2
Muscular system and mobility 6.2- 12.2
Regulatory systems 15.2-26.2
Metabolism 28.2-8.3

The re-examination dates will be announced later

International connections

N/A

Student workload

contact teaching 25h
online and self studying 110h

Content scheduling

anatomy and physiology 2,5 ECTS points
physiology of aging 2,5 ECTS points

Further information for students

N/A

Assessment methods and criteria

online exams (anatomy and physiology) 33%
assignments (aging) 66%

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Assessment criteria see the attachment of the curriculum
The course instructor will specify the evaluation criteria in the beginning of the course

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Assessment criteria see the attachment of the curriculum
The course instructor will specify the evaluation criteria in the beginning of the course

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Assessment criteria see the attachment of the curriculum
The course instructor will specify the evaluation criteria in the beginning of the course

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Assessment criteria see the attachment of the curriculum
The course instructor will specify the evaluation criteria in the beginning of the course

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