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Anatomy and Physiology 3 (2 cr)

Code: 7Q00FP71-3007

General information


Enrolment period

02.12.2023 - 12.01.2024

Timing

01.01.2024 - 31.07.2024

Credits

2 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Nursing

Campus

TAMK Main Campus

Teaching languages

  • English

Degree programmes

  • Bilingual Bachelor's Degree Programme in Nursing

Teachers

  • Sara Willberg

Groups

  • 23TOKASA

Objectives (course unit)

The student
- knows the structure and function of the musculosceletal system
- knows the structure of the endocrine system and know the body's most important hormones
- knows the reproductive system and its functions

Content (course unit)

- the structure and function of the musculosceletal system
- the structure and function of the endocrine system
- the reproductive system and its functions

Further information (course unit)

Anatomy and Physiology 1

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

Student
- knows the structure and function of the musculoskeletal system mainly
- knows the structure of the endocrine system and is able to list the most important hormones in the body
- knows the reproductive system and knows the basics of its functions

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

Student
- knows the structure and function of the musculoskeletal system
- knows the structure of the endocrine system and knows the most important hormones in the body
- knows the reproductive system and its 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
- has a deep understanding of the structure and function of the musculoskeletal system
- knows the structure of the endocrine system and knows the most important hormones in the body
- knows the reproductive system and knows its functions in depth XXX tarkasta!
- is able to apply his / her knowledge, demonstrate mastery of entities and combine theoretical knowledge with the professional context

Exam schedules

Moodle exam, which is in week 6 (5-11.2.).
The first retake is week 7 (12-18.2.)
Discuss with the teacher if there is a need for second retake. Should be done during weeks 8-9.

Assessment methods and criteria

Assessment of anatomy and physiology is based on a written examination. Rating 0-5.

Objectives:
- The student knows the structure and function of human body organ systems and is able to form an understanding of a human body as a physical functional entity.
- The student knows the most important terms of anatomy and physiology.
- The student knows how to apply the aforementioned knowledge both when studying and when carrying out nursing work.
- The student learns to use different sources to gain information both independently and together with fellow students.
- The student learns to effectively use the time intended for independent study.

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 or 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

Content scheduling

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