Anatomy and Physiology (Open UAS and Cross-Institutional Studies) (5 ECTS)

Learning outcomes

Student
- knows the basic structure and functions of the human body
- knows the principles of the regulatory system

Content

Basic structure of cells and tissues
Basic structure and function of the body
Principles of the body’s regulatory systems
Scientific terms for body structures

Prerequisites

N/A

Teaching methods

Compulsory attending into Orientation in Zoom.
Student´s independent studying in Moodle platform.

Two examinations in Moodle platform. Also two retakes/ rises of both.

Teacher provides guidance in Zoom once a month. See Moodle.

Location and time

Metropolia UAS, Moodle platform and teacher´s Zoom 25.8.- 14.12.2025

Learning materials and recommended literature

Litterature:
Marieb, Elaine N. (2012 or newer). Essentials of human anatomy and physiology. Pearson, USA.

Appropriate parts, look at the term lists and studying booklets of anatomy and pathophysiology in Moodle
Other books can also be used, books for practical nurses are good.

Materials in Moodle:
Lists of terms to be studied, teacher´s recordings and/or slides, Anatomy assignments and H5P exercises.

Examinations in Moodle.

Alternative completion methods of implementation

Examinations.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

See Moodle platform, exams page.

International connections

Some scientific terms of organs and parts of organs (Latin and some Greek).

Student workload

Student 135 hours:

Content scheduling

Two parts: Anatomy and Physiology, Part 1 and Anatomy and Physiology, Part 2.
Two examinations and in the end two retakes of both parts (see Moodle, Exams page).

Further information for students

Do enroll into the execution in Forum (Oma). When your enrollment is accepted, look from the executions Forum (Oma) the information to get into the Moodle platform. You will get this information by Metropolia e-mail also.
Do enroll into Moodle with your Metropolia credentials.

Assessment methods and criteria

Exams:
Anatomy and Physiology, Part 1; evaluation 0-5
Anatomy and Physiology, Part 2; evaluation 0-5

Final grading is the mean value of these two.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Student
- Can adequately search for information and use the knowledge base in the field to plan their professional activities
- Possesses adequate knowledge and skills for professional activities
- Acts in a client/patient-oriented manner and takes into account safety issues and ethical principles
- Is able to assess their own strengths and development needs

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Student
- Can use evidence-based knowledge to plan their professional activities
- Can act in a client/patient-oriented and responsible manner
- Can use professional ethical principles in their professional activities, taking into account safety aspects
- Is able to interact with consideration for diversity
- Recognises their own strengths and development needs

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Student
- Applies a wide range of professional knowledge based on evidence
- Can act in a client/patient-oriented and responsible manner and assess the consequences of their actions
- Acts in accordance with professional ethical principles, taking into account safety aspects
- Is able to interact with respect for diversity
- Recognises their own strengths and development needs and is able to develop their professional activities

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

PASS
Student
- Can adequately search for information and use the knowledge base in the field to plan their professional activities
- Possesses adequate knowledge and skills for professional activities
- Acts in a client/patient-oriented manner and takes into account safety issues and ethical principles
- Is able to assess their own strengths and development needs

FAIL
Student
- Cannot adequately search for information and cannot use the knowledge base in the field to plan their professional ac-tivities
- Does not have sufficient knowledge and skills for professional activities
- Cannot act in a client/patient-oriented manner and cannot take into account safety issues and ethical principles