Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology (3 cr)

Evaluation scale

1-5

Objective

Students will learn the structure, function and terminology pertaining to central body systems. They will learn where the organs are located and know how the function of body systems maintains health. The studies will help them understand aging and the changes brought on by old age. Students will also study the role of microbes in health and pathology and gain a foundation for the study of infectious diseases, their treatment and asepsis in elderly care.

Content

- structure and function of body systems
- the musculoskeletal system
- the respiratory and cardiovascular system
- the digestive system
- the urinary system
- the endocrine and nervous system
- types of microbes
- immunology
- principles of asepsis and elimination of microbes.

Materials

Leppäluoto, J. & al. (2012 tai uudempi painos). Anatomia+Fysiologia. Rakenteesta toimintaan. SanomaPro. (soveltuvin osin). - Teacher's material

Teaching methods

Independent studying in Moodle.

Exam schedules

In Moodle, at the end of the course.

Student workload

3 x 27 h

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students know to a limited degree the structure, function and terminology of central body systems. They are uncertain about the role of these systems in the human organism. Students are only able to locate some organs in the body.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students are mostly familiar with the structure, function and terminology of central body systems and understand to some extent their role in the human organism. Students are able to locate organs in the body.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students are familiar with the structure, function and terminology of central body systems and understand their role in the human organism. Students are able to locate organs in the body and apply their knowledge to identify structural-functional disorders.

Qualifications

Introduction to Gerontology