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Functions of the Human BodyLaajuus (4 cr)

Code: BA00CP10

Objective

Learning Outcomes:
Anatomy and physiology:
The student is able to
- name and locate the structures of different organ systems in the human body.
- understand the structure, function, regulation and underlying factors of the human body.
- explain the basic functions of the major organs and organ systems.
- explain the principles of regulation of the different organ systems.
- define and use terms and concepts related to anatomy and physiology.
- explain the structure and function of organs and organ systems and their role in the functioning of the human body.

Microbiology and pathology:
The student
- is able to form an understanding of the diagnosis, birth, effects, prevention and treatment of the most common illnesses, and the grading of medical treatment.
- is able to describe the mechanisms of infectious diseases, the body's defense system and the prevention of infectious diseases by getting acquainted with microbes, normal human flora, ways of infecting infectious diseases and microbes that cause infectious diseases.

Content

Cell and tissues: basic structure and function of cells, tissue types and their properties, the skin
Nervous system: main features of the nervous tissue, structure of the nervous system, nervous regulation
Endocrine system: Principles of endocrine regulation, location and functions of the major endocrine organs/glands, key hormones and their function
The immune system: the basics of the immune system's functions, structure and function
Musculoskeletal system: main features of bone and muscle tissue, large bones of the body, different types of joints and their function, superficial muscles of the body, functions of the musculoskeletal system
Cardiovascular system and blood: structures and function of the circulatory system, blood composition, blood clotting process, the connections of the lymphatic system to blood circulation, role of circulation in temperature control
Respiratory system: structure and function of the respiratory system, relationship between respiration and circulation, oxygen and carbon dioxide transport in the respiratory system, principles of the control mechanisms of breathing
Digestive system: structures and function of the digestive system, nutrients and their digestion
Urinary excretion and fluid balance: structure and function of the urinary system, regulation of fluid balance, involvement of the kidneys and lungs in regulating the acid-base balance of the body

Diagnosis, effects, prevention and treatment of the most common diseases; Stages of medical care; Basic information about microbes; Human normal flora; Infectious methods and factors affecting the onset of infectious disease; Infectious diseases caused by the most common human microbes; System of defense; Prevention of infectious diseases

Qualifications

No prerequisites

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

1-2
The student
- is able to use the most relevant terminology of anatomy and physiology.
- is able to name the structures, organs and organ systems of the body and explain the basics of their functioning.
- is able to explain the basics of organ function in the functioning of the human body.
- is able to describe the mechanisms of body regulation in general.

The student
- has an understanding of the diagnosis, birth, effects, prevention and treatment of the most common diseases.
- knows the level of medical care.
- knows the mechanisms of infectious diseases, the body's defense system and the prevention of infectious diseases by getting acquainted with microbes, normal human microbial infections, infectious diseases and infectious microbes.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

3-4
The student
- can use the terminology of anatomy and physiology appropriately.
- is able to name and explain the structures, organs and organ systems of the body.
- is able to explain the importance of organ systems in the functioning of the human body.
- is able to describe the body's mechanisms of regulation in a versatile manner.

The student
- provides an understanding of the diagnosis, birth, effects, prevention and treatment of the most common diseases.
- describes the stages of medical treatment.
- is able to describe the mechanisms of infectious diseases, the body's defense system and the prevention of infectious diseases by getting acquainted with microbes, normal human microbial infections, infectious diseases and infectious microbes.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student
- can use the terminology of anatomy and physiology appropriately and versatile.
- can describe in detail the structures, organs and organ systems of the body and explain their activities in a comprehensive manner.
- is able to thoroughly explain the role of organ systems in the functioning of the human body and is able to integrate organ system interactions into a whole.
- is able to describe in detail the mechanisms of regulating the body and is able to explain the co-operation of regulatory mechanisms.

The student
- understands the emergence, prevention, diagnosis, effects and treatment of common diseases.
- creates an overall picture of the staging of medical care.
- is able to describe the mechanism of infectious diseases, the body's defense system and the prevention of infectious diseases by studying versatile microbes, normal human microbial infections, infectious diseases and infectious microbes.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Fail = 0
The student does not achieve the learning outcomes of the course at a satisfactory level.

Enrollment

16.04.2022 - 25.09.2022

Timing

19.09.2022 - 31.12.2022

Credits

4 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

4 op

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Health Care, Nursing
Teachers
  • Anna Rauha
  • Riku Uusi-Jaakkola
  • Marika Toivonen
Student groups
  • MRN22
    Degree Programme in Nursing, Nursing Branch, Registered Nurse, RN, (UAS)

Objective

Learning Outcomes:
Anatomy and physiology:
The student is able to
- name and locate the structures of different organ systems in the human body.
- understand the structure, function, regulation and underlying factors of the human body.
- explain the basic functions of the major organs and organ systems.
- explain the principles of regulation of the different organ systems.
- define and use terms and concepts related to anatomy and physiology.
- explain the structure and function of organs and organ systems and their role in the functioning of the human body.

Microbiology and pathology:
The student
- is able to form an understanding of the diagnosis, birth, effects, prevention and treatment of the most common illnesses, and the grading of medical treatment.
- is able to describe the mechanisms of infectious diseases, the body's defense system and the prevention of infectious diseases by getting acquainted with microbes, normal human flora, ways of infecting infectious diseases and microbes that cause infectious diseases.

Content

Cell and tissues: basic structure and function of cells, tissue types and their properties, the skin
Nervous system: main features of the nervous tissue, structure of the nervous system, nervous regulation
Endocrine system: Principles of endocrine regulation, location and functions of the major endocrine organs/glands, key hormones and their function
The immune system: the basics of the immune system's functions, structure and function
Musculoskeletal system: main features of bone and muscle tissue, large bones of the body, different types of joints and their function, superficial muscles of the body, functions of the musculoskeletal system
Cardiovascular system and blood: structures and function of the circulatory system, blood composition, blood clotting process, the connections of the lymphatic system to blood circulation, role of circulation in temperature control
Respiratory system: structure and function of the respiratory system, relationship between respiration and circulation, oxygen and carbon dioxide transport in the respiratory system, principles of the control mechanisms of breathing
Digestive system: structures and function of the digestive system, nutrients and their digestion
Urinary excretion and fluid balance: structure and function of the urinary system, regulation of fluid balance, involvement of the kidneys and lungs in regulating the acid-base balance of the body

Diagnosis, effects, prevention and treatment of the most common diseases; Stages of medical care; Basic information about microbes; Human normal flora; Infectious methods and factors affecting the onset of infectious disease; Infectious diseases caused by the most common human microbes; System of defense; Prevention of infectious diseases

Materials

Anatomy and physiology: Learning material in Moodle, Visible Body 3D atlas
Literature: Waugh: Ross and Wilson - Anatomy and Physiology in Health and Illness. (13th edition) OR
Marieb: Essentials of Human Anatomy&Physiology (Internatioanl edition)

Microbiology and Pathology: Teacher's Moodle materials

Teaching methods

Microbiology and Pathology: Independent studies and tasks
Anatomy and Physiology: Lectures, invidual assignments

Exam schedules

Anatomy and Physiology: Three Moodle-tests.

Microbiology and Pathology: Exam at Exam room in the end of the course

Student workload

Anatomy and Physiology: 18*2 hours of lectures, independent studying, exams 2*2h.

Microbiology and Pathology: 1h info, 1h question time, 2h exam, rest independent studies

Content scheduling

Part 1 Body and Communication:
Cells and tissues, cardiovascular system, nervous and endocrine systems

Part 2 Intake of raw material, Elimination of waste and Protection and survival:
Respiratory system, digestive system, urinary system, musculoskeletal system

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

1-2
The student
- is able to use the most relevant terminology of anatomy and physiology.
- is able to name the structures, organs and organ systems of the body and explain the basics of their functioning.
- is able to explain the basics of organ function in the functioning of the human body.
- is able to describe the mechanisms of body regulation in general.

The student
- has an understanding of the diagnosis, birth, effects, prevention and treatment of the most common diseases.
- knows the level of medical care.
- knows the mechanisms of infectious diseases, the body's defense system and the prevention of infectious diseases by getting acquainted with microbes, normal human microbial infections, infectious diseases and infectious microbes.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

3-4
The student
- can use the terminology of anatomy and physiology appropriately.
- is able to name and explain the structures, organs and organ systems of the body.
- is able to explain the importance of organ systems in the functioning of the human body.
- is able to describe the body's mechanisms of regulation in a versatile manner.

The student
- provides an understanding of the diagnosis, birth, effects, prevention and treatment of the most common diseases.
- describes the stages of medical treatment.
- is able to describe the mechanisms of infectious diseases, the body's defense system and the prevention of infectious diseases by getting acquainted with microbes, normal human microbial infections, infectious diseases and infectious microbes.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student
- can use the terminology of anatomy and physiology appropriately and versatile.
- can describe in detail the structures, organs and organ systems of the body and explain their activities in a comprehensive manner.
- is able to thoroughly explain the role of organ systems in the functioning of the human body and is able to integrate organ system interactions into a whole.
- is able to describe in detail the mechanisms of regulating the body and is able to explain the co-operation of regulatory mechanisms.

The student
- understands the emergence, prevention, diagnosis, effects and treatment of common diseases.
- creates an overall picture of the staging of medical care.
- is able to describe the mechanism of infectious diseases, the body's defense system and the prevention of infectious diseases by studying versatile microbes, normal human microbial infections, infectious diseases and infectious microbes.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Fail = 0
The student does not achieve the learning outcomes of the course at a satisfactory level.

Assessment methods and criteria

Anatomy and Physiology: Exams (1-5), assignments pass/fail

Microbiology and Pathology: Exam 1-5, individual tasks pass/fail

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student is not able to name main structures of the body and cannot describe the basic functioning of different organ systems.

Qualifications

No prerequisites