Anatomy and Physiology (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

You are familiar with the key concepts related to anatomy and physiology.
You can name and locate bones, joints and their parts and describe their structures and functioning. You can name and locate the main superficial muscles and describe their structures and functioning. You can name the main structures of the heart and blood vessels and describe their functioning.
You can name the structures of the respiratory system and describe its functioning. You can name the structures of the digestive system and describe its functioning.
You can name the structures of the urinary system and describe the formation of urine and the functioning of the organ system in the regulation of fluid and acid-base balance.
You can name the structures of the main sensory organs and the nervous system and describe their functioning. You understand the hormonal regulation of the body and can describe the functioning and regulation of the most important hormones in nursing.
You understand the body’s thermoregulatory mechanisms.

Content

-Key concepts of anatomy and physiology
-Key structures and functions of the human body: tissues, the musculoskeletal system, the circulatory system, the respiratory system, the digestive system, the urinary system and fluid balance, the senses and nervous system, hormonal regulation and thermoregulation

Location and time

24.10-13.12.2024 in Kemi campus

Materials

Peate, I. & Nair, M.(ed.) 2017. Fundamentals of anatomy and physiology for nursing and healthcare students. John Wiley & Sons Incorporated. Second edition. (e-book available)   

Leppäluoto, Rintamäki, Vakkuri, Vierimaa, Lauri. Anatomia ja fysiologia. Rakenteesta toimintaan. SanomaPro. 

Material in Moodle 

Teaching methods

Independent study, independent assignments and tests, teaching in campus and online, final exam.
At least 60 % attendance in the teachings is required.

Exam schedules

Final exam of Anatomy and physiology in campus on 13.12.2024, retake in campus in January 2025.

Student workload

5 credits, 135 hours of student`s work

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Satisfactory (1–2)
You identify key concepts related to anatomy and physiology. You can name
the most important structures of the organ systems of the human body in terms of nursing. You can describe the functions of the human body’s organ systems and the basics of the regulatory systems.

Fail: You have not achieved a satisfactory level.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good (3–4)
You can describe the key concepts related to anatomy and physiology. You can describe
the most important structures of the organ systems of the human body in terms of nursing. You can describe and explain the functions of the human body’s organ systems and the basics of the regulatory systems.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent (5)
You can comprehensively describe the key concepts related to anatomy and physiology. You can describe and explain in their entirety the organ systems, their structures and functions and the regulatory systems of the human body most important for nursing.

Further information

At least 60 % attendance in the teachings is required.