Human development (3 ECTS)

Learning outcomes

Students are able to describe the key processes of embryology until the end of the organogenesis stage. They can explain the principles and processes of the development of the human body. Based on their physiological knowledge on this development, students are able to perceive functional connections and their effects on the human body. They know how to apply this knowledge to their treatment practices independently.

Content

Conception, formation of blastocyst, gastrulation, formation of embryonic disk, neurulation and organogenesis. Significance of intracellular interaction for the development process. Segmentation of the spine and peripheral nervous system. Main features of formation of bones, muscles, fasciae and body cavities. Development of foetus. Development of child: developmental phases, functional connections and disorders.

Prerequisites

Human structure and function 2 and Organ structure and function

Teaching methods

lectures

Learning materials and recommended literature

-lecture hand-outs
Literature:
-Sariola, H. ym. Solusta yksilöksi - kehitysbiologia. Duodecim.
-Niemi, M. and Väänänen, K. Ihmisyksilön kehitysbiologia. Duodecim.
-Moeckel, E. and Mitha, N. Textbook of pediatric osteopathy. Churchill Livingstone.
-Carreiro, J. Pediatric Manual Medicine : An Osteopathic Approach. Churchill Livingstone.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

dates of online exams are given later

Student workload

Embryology 40h
Child development 40h

Assessment methods and criteria

online exams (embryology)
written assignement (child development)

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students use the appropriate core concepts as well as make choices using the knowledge base of their own professional field. They recognise the prerequisites and consequences of their own actions.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students analyse the relationships between appropriate core concepts as well as justify their choices using the knowledge base of their own professional field. They analyse the prerequisites and consequences of their own actions.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students analyse and assess the relationships between appropriate core concepts as well as make choices using the knowledge base of their own professional field. They assess the prerequisites and consequences of their own actions.