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Anatomy, Physiology, and Ageing (5 ECTS)

Code: SX00FA10-3005

General information


Enrollment
06.05.2024 - 30.09.2024
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
12.08.2024 - 31.12.2024
Implementation has ended.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 ECTS
Mode of delivery
On-campus
Campus
Myllypurontie 1
Teaching languages
Finnish
Seats
0 - 40
Degree programmes
Elderly Care
Teachers
Eva-Kristina Nyström
Groups
SXC24S2
Vanhustyön tutkinto-ohjelma monimuoto
Course
SX00FA10

Implementation has 6 reservations. Total duration of reservations is 20 h 0 min.

Time Topic Location
Mon 26.08.2024 time 12:45 - 14:15
(1 h 30 min)
Anatomia, fysiologia ja ikääntyminen SX00FA10-3005
MPB2003 Anatomia
Tue 10.09.2024 time 12:45 - 16:00
(3 h 15 min)
Anatomia, fysiologia ja ikääntyminen SX00FA10-3005
MPB2029 Anatomian opetustila
Wed 11.09.2024 time 08:30 - 14:00
(5 h 30 min)
Anatomia, fysiologia ja ikääntyminen SX00FA10-3005
MPA6010 Oppimistila
Thu 26.09.2024 time 12:45 - 16:00
(3 h 15 min)
Anatomia, fysiologia ja ikääntyminen SX00FA10-3005
MPB2003 Anatomia
Mon 30.09.2024 time 08:30 - 11:45
(3 h 15 min)
Anatomia, fysiologia ja ikääntyminen SX00FA10-3005
MPB2029 Anatomian opetustila
Tue 01.10.2024 time 08:30 - 11:45
(3 h 15 min)
Anatomia, fysiologia ja ikääntyminen SX00FA10-3005
MPB2029 Anatomian opetustila
Changes to reservations may be possible.

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

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 and their timing are available in Moodle.

International connections

N/A

Student workload

contact teaching 25h
online and self studying 110h

Content scheduling

anatomy and physiology 2 ECTS points
physiology of aging 3 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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