Study Guide

Objective

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;

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)

Materials

- 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.

Teaching methods

online studying
lectures
assignments
Guided assignments
Individual tutorials

Employer connections

N/A

Exam schedules

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

Completion alternatives

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

N/A

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

Assessment methods and criteria

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

Further information

- Anatomia ja fysiologia 2 op
- Fyysiset vanhenemismuutokset 3 op