Study Guide

Objectives (course unit)

The student
- knows the structure and function of the digestive system
- knows the struckture and function of the the urinary tract, as well as the fluid balance and acid-base balance of the body
- knows the structure and function of the nervous system
- knows the structure and main functions of the skin

Content (course unit)

- digestive system and its function
- urinary tract system and its function, fluid balance and acid-base balance
- nervous system and its function
- skin and its functions

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The Student
- knows the general structure and function of the digestive system
- knows the basics of the structure and function of the urinary tract, knows the principles of body fluid balance and acid-base balance
- knows the basics of the structure and function of the nervous system
- knows the structure of the skin and its main functions

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The Student
- knows the structure and function of the digestive system
- knows the structure and function of the urinary system, fluid balance and acid-base balance
- knows the structure and function of the nervous system
- knows the structure of the skin and its main functions
- is able to describe the relationship between the functions of the human body and apply the knowledge learned

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Student
- have a deep understanding of the structure and function of the digestive system
- understands the structure and function of the urinary tract, understands the importance of body fluid balance and acid-base balance in body function
- has a broad understanding of the structure and function of the nervous system
- understands the structure of the skin and its main functions
- is able to apply his / her knowledge, demonstrate mastery of entities and combine theoretical knowledge with the professional context

Exam schedules

ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY exam:
Exam open in moodle week 43
1.retake: week 46
2.retake: week 49, if needed


The student has two possibilities to retake the exam.
The student has a right to raise the grade one time at retake.

Assessment methods and criteria

Evaluation of the students performance is done with written exam. Grades are 0-5, 0 meaning disqualification and 5 meaning excellent knowledge. Grade 1 requires 60% of the maximum points.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Classroom lectures (some of the lectures will be via Teams/Zoom), independent studying and working in small groups, homework and anatomy and physiology 3d software

Learning materials

Text books, e-books, online material, 3d software
Recommended Text books:

Choose one several:
1. Bjålie, J.G. Haug, E. Sand, O. Sjaastad O.V. & Toverud, K.C. IHMINEN. FYSIOLOGIA JA ANATOMIA. Juva WSOY
2. Tortora & Derrickson. Principles of anatomy and physiology. Wiley/Harper Collins Publishers
From Tuni library also as an e-book
3. Leppäluoto Juhani – Kettunen Raimo – Rintamäki Hannu – Vakkuri Olli. ANATOMIA JA FYSIOLOGIA. RAKENTEESTA TOIMINTAAN. WSOY. From Tuni library also as an e-book
4. Thibodeau G.A., Patton K.T. Structure et Function of the Body. Elsevier
15th Edition online access and free download

Student workload

2 credits = 2 x 27h= 54h
12 h contact hours
42 h independent learnign

Further information

Orientation durin first lecture, attendance highly recommended. If you can't attend, find out the neccessary information on how to carry out the course.

Anatomy and Physiology includes contact learning, e-learning and self-learning. During contact learning the focus is on more complicated tasks, student are expected to actively take part in discussion.

Content and content-specific goals:
-structure and function of the digestive system: The student knows the parts of the digestive system and their structure. The student can explain the breakdown, absorption, transport and storage of nutrients. The student knows the function of liver. The student understands, how the digestive system is regulated by the autonomic nervous system and hormones.

-structure and function of the urinary system, body fluid balance, acid-base balance: The student recognizes the parts of the urinary tract and knows their structure. The student is able to explain the function of the nephron and understands the significance of urinary excretion for fluid and electrolyte balance and pH.

-structure and function of the nervous system: the student knows the operation of the nerve cell. The student can explain what the central nervous system, peripheral nervous system and the autonomous nervous system are. The student understands the significance of the nervous system, knows the anatomy of the brain and understands how the cerebrospinal fluid is formed and circulated.

-The skin is studied mostly independently. The student knows the structure and importance of the skin in thermoregulation and maintaining fluid balance, as well as for physical and immunological defense of the body and as a sensory organ. The student knows the role of the skin in secretion and in the synthesis of vitamin D.