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

Objectives (course unit)

Student - knows the basic structure and functions of the human body - knows the principles of the regulatory system

Content (course unit)

Basic structure of cells and tissues Basic structure and function of the body Principles of the body’s regulatory systems Scientific terms for body structures

Prerequisites (course unit)

N/A

Location and time

Metropolia UAS, Moodle platform and teacher´s Zoom 25.8.- 14.12.2025

Exam schedules

See Moodle platform, exams page.

Assessment methods and criteria

Exams: Anatomy and Physiology, Part 1; evaluation 0-5 Anatomy and Physiology, Part 2; evaluation 0-5 Final grading is the mean value of these two.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Compulsory attending into Orientation in Zoom. Student´s independent studying in Moodle platform. Two examinations in Moodle platform. Also two retakes/ rises of both. Teacher provides guidance in Zoom once a month. See Moodle.

Learning materials

Litterature: Marieb, Elaine N. (2012 or newer). Essentials of human anatomy and physiology. Pearson, USA. Appropriate parts, look at the term lists and studying booklets of anatomy and pathophysiology in Moodle Other books can also be used, books for practical nurses are good. Materials in Moodle: Lists of terms to be studied, teacher´s recordings and/or slides, Anatomy assignments and H5P exercises. Examinations in Moodle.

Student workload

Student 135 hours:

Content scheduling

Two parts: Anatomy and Physiology, Part 1 and Anatomy and Physiology, Part 2. Two examinations and in the end two retakes of both parts (see Moodle, Exams page).

Completion alternatives

Examinations.

International connections

Some scientific terms of organs and parts of organs (Latin and some Greek).

Further information

Do enroll into the execution in Forum (Oma). When your enrollment is accepted, look from the executions Forum (Oma) the information to get into the Moodle platform. You will get this information by Metropolia e-mail also. Do enroll into Moodle with your Metropolia credentials.