Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology, Biotechnology and Biomedical Engineering, Online examination, in Finnish and English 2.3.–10.5.2026 (5cr)
Code: C-10122-BBT.022-r4
General information
- Enrolment period
- 26.01.2026 - 10.05.2026
- Registration for introductions has not started yet.
- Timing
- 02.03.2026 - 10.05.2026
- The implementation has not yet started.
- Credits
- 5 cr
- Institution
- University of Tampere
- Teaching languages
- Finnish
- Course
- C-10122-BBT--022
Objectives (course unit)
After completing the course, the student:masters the basic vocabulary used by health professionals in the fields of anatomy and physiology,can identify the different tissue types of the human body and their specific characteristics,knows the functional macro-anatomy of human organ systems,knows the main physiological functions and mechanisms of action of human organ systems,knows the principles of vital signs regulation mechanisms and vital signs regulation,is able to form an overall picture of the interaction of the body's systems,understand how the laws of chemistry and physics underlie physiological functions.
Content (course unit)
Structure and function of the human body:Human body: basics of cell biology and tissuesSkinBones and jointsMusclesCardiovascular systemBreathingDigestionUrinary excretionHormone secretionStructure and function of the nervous systemSensory systemsBlood and blood cellsBody fluid compartmentsBody's defence systemReproduction and the human life cycle
Prerequisites (course unit)
Compulsory prerequisites: noneRecommended prerequisites: High School/college chemistry and physics