Study Guide

Objectives (course unit)

The objective of this course is to develop basic knowledge of the structure and function of the digestive system, urinary system, nervous system and skin.

After completing the course, the student
• knows the structure and function of the digestive system
• knows the structure and function of the urinary tract, body fluid balance and acid-base balance
• knows the structure and function of the nervous system
• knows the structure and main functions of the skin
• knows key vocabulary and terminology in Finnish

Content (course unit)

• digestive system and its function
• urinary tract system and its function, body fluid balance and acid-base balance
• nervous system and its function
• skin and its functions
• key vocabulary of the course in Finnish

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 and its function
• 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
• knows body 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
• can describe the relationship between the functions in the human body and apply the acquited knowledge

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student
• has a profound understanding of the structure and function of the digestive system
• has a profound understanding of the structure and function of the urinary tract
• has a profound understanding of the importance of body fluid balance and acid-base balance in body function
• has a profound understanding of the structure and function of the nervous system
• has a profound understanding of the structure of the skin and its main functions
• can apply the knowledge, demonstrate mastery of overall concepts, and integrate theoretical expertise into a professional context

Exam schedules

The anatomy and physiology exam is taken in the TUNI EXAM classroom in week 18 (Mon-Sat).
Retake 1: week 20 (Mon-Sat, Exam)
Retake 2: week 22 (Mon-Sat, Exam)
The student has two retake opportunities. The exam is taken via their own implementation number link.

The student has the right to increase the approved grade once and the increase takes place during the implementation retake weeks. The grade increase takes place in Exam and registration is made at least two weeks before the start of the increase period to the implementation teacher by email.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Teaching 13 hrs in Teams/Zoom as a distant teaching, or as contact (classroom) teaching according to the schedule.
Independent study approxim.40 hrs.
Exams and retake exams are organized in the TUNI EXAM system during a specific time period (approximately one work week) according to the schedule.
Allotted time for completing the exam: 115 min.

The course includes contact teaching and independent work by the student. Contact teaching is designed so that the lessons cover the subject area that the student has previously studied independently. A prerequisite for learning is that the student familiarizes himself with the topic of the lesson in advance, for example by studying the topic in a book and doing possible assignments. In contact teaching, the most important and difficult issues are addressed by reflecting, asking questions, and discussing

Learning materials

Books, online materials, online applications
Recommended books, choose one or more of these:
1. Bjålie, J.G. Haug, E. Sand, O. Sjaastad O.V. & Toverud, K.C. IHMINEN. FYSIOLOGIA JA ANATOMIA. Juva WSOY
2. Leppäluoto Juhani – Kettunen Raimo – Rintamäki Hannu – Vakkuri Olli. ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY. FROM STRUCTURE TO FUNCTION. WSOY.
3. Tortora G.J. & Derrickson B.H. Principles of anatomy and physiology. Wiley-Blackwell
Available as an e-book through Andor (2020)

Student workload

Two (2) credit points equals 54 hours of work from a student.
Optional contact teaching 13 hrs.
NOTE! Attendance at the orientation lecture L1 is mandatory!
Independent study approxim. 40 hrs.
Exam 115 min.

The course includes contact teaching and independent work by the student. Contact teaching is designed so that the lessons cover the subject area that the student has previously studied independently. A prerequisite for learning is that the student familiarizes himself with the topic of the lesson in advance, for example by studying the topic in a book and doing possible assignments. In contact teaching, the most important and difficult issues are addressed by reflecting, asking questions, and discussing

Content scheduling

Contact lectures (L) are carried out in 2 x 45 min periods: Some of the topics can be found in the self-study materials.
L1: Orientation and Digestion system.
L2: Digestion system continues.
L3: Anatomy of the urinary system. Kidney. Fluid Balance.
L4: Anatomy of the urinary system. Kidney. Fluid balance continues.
L5: Nervous system. Nerve cell. Central and peripheral nervous system.
L6: Nervous system. continues. The basic anatomy and physiology of the skin.

Further information

Orientation matters will be reviewed in the first class, so attendance at orientation is very high. If you have to be absent from orientation, find out about the course yourself, the matters will be implemented at the same time through course comparison.

The anatomy and physiology part includes contact teaching and the student's independent work. Contact teaching is designed so that the lessons review the subject area that the student has studied in advance. A prerequisite for learning is that the student familiarizes himself with the topic of the class, for example by studying the topic from a book and doing possible tasks. In contact teaching, the most important and most difficult issues are addressed by reflecting, asking questions and discussing.
NOTE! Distance learning is distance learning and contact teaching is contact teaching. Contact teaching cannot be done remotely.

Contents and content-specific objectives:
-structure and function of the digestive system: The student knows the parts of the digestive system and their structure. He can explain the breakdown, absorption, transport and storage of nutrients. The student knows the function of the liver. The student knows the effect of the autonomic nervous system and hormones on the function of the digestive system.
-structure and function of the urinary system, fluid balance of the body, acid-base balance: The student recognizes the parts of the urinary system and knows their structure. He/she can explain the function of the nephron, understand the importance of urine secretion for fluid and electrolyte balance and pH. The student knows the fluid volumes of the body and fluid circulation.
-structure and function of the nervous system: The student knows the function of a nerve cell. The student can explain what the central nervous system, peripheral nervous system and autonomic nervous system are. The student understands the importance of the nervous system in the interaction between a person and their environment, in the collection, processing and generation of sensory information and in the generation of motor responses and in the regulation of the body. The student recognizes the main parts of the brain, the meninges and knows the generation, circulation and significance of cerebrospinal fluid.
-The anatomy and physiology of the skin: The student knows the structure and importance of the skin in thermoregulation, maintenance of fluid balance, and the body's physical and immunological defense and as a sensory organ. He/she knows the role of the skin in secretion and vitamin-D synthesis.