Anatomy and Physiology, 4 sp

The course is included in the Degree Programme in Nursing 

Objectives:
The student

• know the basic types of the tissues in the human body
• know the central structure and functions of the human body
• understand the physiology of the organs in human body
• are familiar with cell biology
• will be able to apply their knowledge to nursing care

Content:

• Structure and function of the locomotor system
• Cell biology, as well as different types of tissues, and understand their function
• Nervous system regulates physiological processes
• Structure and function of the sense organs
• Endocrine system regulates body metabolism and organ functions
• Function of different organ systems, such as blood circulation, respiration, digestion and the urinary system
• Lymphatic system
• Reproductive system
• Fluid- and acid-base balance

Study methods:
Examination

Realization methods:
Blended learning

Study materials:
See Moodle and realization plan

Prerequisites:
No prior prerequisites

Time:
5.9 at 8.15–9.45
10.9 at 9–10.30
14.9 at 10.45–12.15
18.9 at 9.15–10.45
19.9 at 14.15–15.45
24.9 at 8.15–9.45
5.10 at 11.15–13.15
10.10 at 9–11
24.10 at 14.15–15.45 
31.10 at 10–11.30
7.11 at 8.15–9.45
10.11 at 13–14.30
12.11 at 9.45–11.15 
22.11 at 8.30–10.30
28.11 at 12–15

Contact:
Sanna Gunell, sanna.gunell@novia.fi