General Anatomy and Physiology  (5 ECTS)

Objective

Students are able to:
explain the basic structure of macromolecules
describe the structure of the cell, the cell's internal functions, genetic material, organization, protein synthesis, and cell cycle related events.
eescribe the key tissues and are able to explain the cellular structure and the significance of the structure to the function.
identify the main structures of the body
describe the functions of organ systems, their regulation and their significance to the overall functioning of the body
identify the head and neck bones and muscles, as well as the main blood vessels and nerves.

Content

GENERAL BIOCHEMISTRY
Proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, nuclein acids and protein synthesis, bioenergetics
GENERAL ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY:
Cell, parenchyma, head, blood and circulatory system, lymphatic system, respiratory system, gastrointestinal disorders, renal function and fluid balance, musculoskeletal system (especially head and neck anatomy), central and peripherial nervous system, autonomic nervous system, reflexes, nerve cell electrophysiology, endocrine system, physiology of sensing

Location and time

Myllypuro campus, online learning: moodle

Materials

Selected chapters from the following books are available for students online:
- Nienstedt, W. ja Kallio, S. Luut ja ytimet. Ihmiselimistö lyhyesti. WSOY.
- Vierimaa, H. ja Laurila, M. Keho. Anatomia ja fysiologia. WSOYpro.
- Sand, O. ym : Ihminen. Fysiologia ja anatomia. WSOY.
- Karhumäki, E. et al. Päästä varpaisiin. Ihmisen anatomia ja fysiologia. Edita.
Visible Body - virtual anatomy 3D application is available to students online
Lecture handouts
Moodle- learning platform

Teaching methods

online learning: lectures, reading material, assignments (moodle)
contact lectures

Exam schedules

Verkkotentti 1 (moodle): 5.9. klo.8.00-9.00
LÄHITENTTI 1: 25.9. klo.13.00-15.00
Verkkotentti 2 (moodle): 3.10. klo.8.00-9.00
LÄHITENTTI 2: 29.10. klo. 9.00-11.00

Uusinnat:
VERKKOTENTTI 1
Uusinta 1: 10.0.2025 klo. 15.30-16.30 Moodle
Uusinta 2: 16.9.2025 klo. 13.00-14.00 Moodle

LÄHITENTIT
viikko 46-47 (10.11.2025- 23.11.2025) EXAM. Ilmoittautumislinkki julkaistaan myöhemmin.

VERKKOTENTTI 2
Uusinta 1: 9.10.2025 klo. 13.00-14.00 Moodle
Uusinta 2: 21.10.2025 klo.16.00-17.00 Moodle

Lähitenttien uusinnat: EXAM

Student workload

lectures: 35h
online assignments: 25h
exams: 5h
independent learning: 70h

Further information

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

Opettajan laatimat tehtävät ja materiaalit ovat Tekijänoikeuslain (404/61) mukaisia teoksia, joihin opettajalla on tekijänoikeus. Tehtäviä ja materiaaleja ei saa käyttää muuten kuin omissa opinnoissaan. Niiden julkinen levittäminen on sallittua vain opettajan luvalla.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Assessment: 0-5
For evaluation criteria, see the attachment.
Assessment criteria for beginners level are applied.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Assessment: 0-5
For evaluation criteria, see the attachment.
Assessment criteria for beginners are applied.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Assessment: 0-5
For evaluation criteria, see the attachment.
Assessment criteria for beginners are applied.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

For evaluation criteria, see the attachment.
Assessment criteria for beginners are applied.

Assessment methods and criteria

online-exams: 20%
Exams: 80%
assignments: pass/fail

Qualifications

No previous requirements