Anatomy, Physiology and Pathophysiology (5 cr)

Objective

Students
- are familiar with the basic types of tissue in the body
- know the central scientific terms related to the human body
- master the basic structure and functions of the human body
- understand the principles of the regulatory system
- understand the central aetiology of diseases at cellular level and changes related to diseases
- understand the general principles of the recovery process at cellular level
- are familiar with the basics of oncology

Content

-structure and function of the body
-central regulatory systems of the body
-stress-related changes at cellular level and types of recovery
-inflammation and basics of immunology
-basics of oncology

Location and time

Course starts 26.8.2024 and ends 13.12.2024. This is online study. You can registered to course until 15.11.2024. Exams will be closed 13.12.2024, 20.00. You will get more info from teacher; katariina.palli@metropolia.fi

Materials

Recordings (anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology)
Moodle
Book in anatomy and physiology:
Sand et al. Ihminen. Fysiologia ja anatomia. Sanoma Pro.
TAI
Nienstedt, Hänninen, Arstila. Ihmisen fysiologia ja anatomia. Sanoma Pro.
TAI
Leppäluoto, Kettunen et. Rakenteesta toimintaan. Sanoma Pro.
Book in patophysiology:
Lehtonen, Karttunen. Mikä vaivaa? Tautiopin perusteet. Edita.

Teaching methods

Recordings (stream)
Worksheets
Moodle
H5P tests
Moodle exams (anatomy ja physiology, pathophysiology)

Employer connections

N/A

Exam schedules

Exams are open during the whole course. More info in the orientation recording.

International connections

N/A

Completion alternatives

There will be hand-on hand courses during the semester . You can get more info from (Katariina Pälli, Niina Suni tai Katarina Holopainen).

Student workload

5 cr = 135 hrs

Content scheduling

Anatomy and physiology 4 cr =108 hrs, weight in evaluation is 4/5, 80%.
Pathophysiology 1 cr, weight in evaluation is 1/5, 20%.

Further information

Course is intended for students in healthcare. You can find course orientation from moodle.
Moodle opens in 26.8.2024. You will receive instructions about moodle in to your school email.

Course enrolment is obligatory.
There´s no hand-on hand lessons on this course.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

See the attachment "Framework for evaluation criteria of competence"

Assessment methods and criteria

Exam in anatomy and physiology, H-5
Exam in pathophysiology, H-5
Exams must be done until 13.12.2024, klo 20.00.