Anatomy, Physiology and Pathophysiology (Open UAS and Cross-Institutional Studies) (5 cr)

Objectives (course unit)

Students - are familiar with the basic types of tissue in the body - know the central scientific terms related to the human body - master the basic structure and functions of the human body - understand the principles of the regulatory system - understand the central aetiology of diseases at cellular level and changes related to diseases - understand the general principles of the recovery process at cellular level - are familiar with the basics of oncology

Content (course unit)

-structure and function of the body -central regulatory systems of the body -stress-related changes at cellular level and types of recovery -inflammation and basics of immunology -basics of oncology

Location and time

Metropolia Moodle platform. Anatomia, fysiologia ja patofysiologia (2025 avoin AMK ja ristiinopiskelu) https://moodle.metropolia.fi/course/view.php?id=5527 IMPORTATNT! Enroll into Moodle platform always with your Metropolia credentials, otherwise teacher´s recordings in Stream do not open. Spring 2025: 20.1. - 30.4.2025

Exam schedules

There are two examinations: Pathophysiology 20 mins and Anatomy and Physiology 40 mins. You can take both exams three times. So you can do all, the exam, re-takes and raises in the Moodle. You can see in Moodle when Examinations are open. You can take the last examinations at 30.4.2025.

Assessment methods and criteria

Two examinations, evaluations 0-5 The weigh of Patophysiology is 1/5 and Anatomy and Physiology 4/5 in the final evaluation. Bi returning the examinations the student insures student´s knowledge to be based on self doing and ethical work. Any fraud can lead to suspension from UAS for even one years time. UAS law 932/2014, 38 §. This means also that anyt usage of AI in examinations is forbidden.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Student studies independently by student´s own timetable with instructions and materials of Moodle platform. Student is obliged to notice the times of examinations.

Learning materials

Materils in Moodle, web materials, patophysiology leaflet, anatomy assignments, teacher´s recordings, study book(s), Optional books for Anatomy and Physiology (Note that lower grade study books are very good also) : Ihmisen fysiologia ja anatomia. Nienstedt, Arstila, Hänninen, Björkqvist, Sanoma Pro Oy. (Useita painoksia, mahdollisimman uusi painos). Anatomia ja fysiologia, rakenteesta toimintaan. Leppäluoto, Rintamäki, Vakkuri, Vierimaa ja Lauri. Sanoma Pro Oy 2019 (myös muut painokset käyvät). Ihminen - fysiologia ja anatomia. Sand, Sjaastadt ja Haug. Sanoma Pro Oy (kaikki painokset käyvät). Patophysiology study book: Mikä vaivaa? Tautiopin perusteet. Karttunen, Lehtonen, Edita. Suitable parts are copied into Moodle.

Student workload

5 cr = 135 hours of studying.

Content scheduling

Patophysiology 1cr and Anatomy and Physiology 4 cr, a suggested roadmap is in Moodle platform.

Completion alternatives

Ristiinopiskelussa ei ole.

International connections

Latin and greec terms and some english Youtube videos

Further information

Enroll into Moodle platform always with Metropolia student credentials, you have instructions for them in your letter of approval (ristiinopiskelu) Orientation recording, instructions and materials are in Moodle platform. If you have technical IT problems be in touch with Mertopolia HelpDesk (try to change your browser first, allow pop-ups, use computer or laptop). With other problems be in touch with the teacher by e-mail: niina.suni@metropolia.fi Student´s instructions to Anatomy, Physiology and Pathophysiology studies: Start studying at once and study hard. Fill Anatomy assignments so that they become your own materials. Practice and check your knowledge with 5HP exercises. The term lists and teachers slides and recordings guide with the depth of your studies. You´ll get the name of Moodle platform and your enrollment key as you are accepted into the course.