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Anatomy and PhysiologyLaajuus (4 cr)

Code: NU22BC01

Credits

4 op

Objective

The student
- know the basic types of the tissues in the human body
- know the central structure and functions of the human body
- understand the physiology of the organs in human body
- are familiar with cell biology
- will be able to apply their knowledge to nursing care

Content

Nervous system regulates physiological processes
Structure and function of the sense organs
Endocrine system regulates body metabolism and organ functions
Function of different organ systems, such as blood circulation, respiration, digestion and the urinary system
Lymphatic system
Reproductive system
Fluid- and acid-base balance

Qualifications

No prior prerequisites

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student has a superficial knowledge of the subject (by heart reading)

Assessment criteria for assignment:
The student has followed the instructions and her/his knowledge of the other students' work is inadequate. The student shows limited substance knowledge, it can be essential. The student shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' assignments. The student has followed the instructions for the assignment. She/He have a deficient knowledge of the substance also touching the essential

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views

Assessment criteria for written assignment:
The student has followed the instructions for the written assignment and shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' written assignments. The student has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student shows in her/his answer an in-depth knowledge and maturity beyond the traditional

Criteria for evaluation of assignment individually or in groups:
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar. The assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar

Materials

See Moodle and realization plan

Enrollment

02.07.2024 - 05.09.2024

Timing

02.09.2024 - 30.11.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

4 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Vaasa

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Nursing
Teachers
  • Sanna Gunell
  • Daniel Nenonen
Teacher in charge

Sanna Gunell

Groups
  • NU24D-V
    Nursing, full time studies 2024, Vasa

Objective

The student
- know the basic types of the tissues in the human body
- know the central structure and functions of the human body
- understand the physiology of the organs in human body
- are familiar with cell biology
- will be able to apply their knowledge to nursing care

Content

Nervous system regulates physiological processes
Structure and function of the sense organs
Endocrine system regulates body metabolism and organ functions
Function of different organ systems, such as blood circulation, respiration, digestion and the urinary system
Lymphatic system
Reproductive system
Fluid- and acid-base balance

Location and time

Campus Alere, Vaasa

Materials

- Peate I. and Nair M. (2017) Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology: For Nursing and Healthcare Students. (Book available online via the Tritonia library, from Ebook central (Tritonia, LibGuides, Yrkeshögskolan Novia, Nursing, E-books or via the Finna portal, Tritonia))
- Peate I. and Nair M. (2015) Anatomy and Physiology for Nurses at a Glance. Wiley Blackwell. (Book available in the Tritonia library and via Ebook central)

Additional books for further reading:
- Tortora Gerard J. & Derrickson Bryan H. (2009 or newer version) Principles of Anatomy and Physiology (12th ed or newer) Volume 1 & 2. John Wiley & Sons.
- Tortora Gerard J. (2006). A brief Atlas of the skeleton, surface anatomy, and selected medical images. John Wiley & Sons.

Teaching methods

Lectures and exam

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student has a superficial knowledge of the subject (by heart reading)

Assessment criteria for assignment:
The student has followed the instructions and her/his knowledge of the other students' work is inadequate. The student shows limited substance knowledge, it can be essential. The student shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' assignments. The student has followed the instructions for the assignment. She/He have a deficient knowledge of the substance also touching the essential

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views

Assessment criteria for written assignment:
The student has followed the instructions for the written assignment and shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' written assignments. The student has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student shows in her/his answer an in-depth knowledge and maturity beyond the traditional

Criteria for evaluation of assignment individually or in groups:
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar. The assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar

Qualifications

No prior prerequisites

Enrollment

15.06.2023 - 29.08.2023

Timing

30.08.2023 - 12.11.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

4 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Health and Welfare

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

0 - 35

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Nursing
Teachers
  • Camilla Mattjus
  • Daniel Nenonen
Teacher in charge

Daniel Nenonen

Groups
  • NU23D-V
    Nursing, full time studies 2023, Vasa

Objective

The student
- know the basic types of the tissues in the human body
- know the central structure and functions of the human body
- understand the physiology of the organs in human body
- are familiar with cell biology
- will be able to apply their knowledge to nursing care

Content

Nervous system regulates physiological processes
Structure and function of the sense organs
Endocrine system regulates body metabolism and organ functions
Function of different organ systems, such as blood circulation, respiration, digestion and the urinary system
Lymphatic system
Reproductive system
Fluid- and acid-base balance

Location and time

Online on Teams autumn of 2023, 30.8-12.11.

Materials

Course books:
Peate I. and Nair M. (2017) Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology : For Nursing and Healthcare Students

Additional recommended books:
Peate I. and Nair M. (2015) Anatomy and Physiology for Nurses at a Glance. Wiley Blackwell.
Tortora Gerard J. & Derrickson Bryan H. (2009 or newer version) Principles of Anatomy and Physiology (12th ed) Volume 1 & 2. John Wiley & Sons. Asia
Tortora Gerard J. (2006). A brief Atlas of the skeleton, surface anatomy, and selected medical images. John Wiley & Sons. Asia

Litterature on Moodle

Other optional evidence base litterature like for example: Medibas, Terveysportti.


"För att garantera den kompetens som behövs kan en studiehelhet, kurs, del av kurs eller kurslitteratur vara på annat språk än undervisningsspråket svenska. "

Teaching methods

Lectures via teams.

Interactive digital material.

Independent studying and assignments.

Exam schedules

Anatomy and physiology exams in autumn 2023:

Date:

Exam part 1: 3.10
Exam part 2: 13.11

Exam date 1: Friday 19.1.2024 at 12-16 Part 1 or Part 2

Exam date 2: Friday 9.2.2024 at 12-16 Part 1 or Part 2

Exam date 3: Friday 8.3.2024 at 12-16 Part 1 or Part 2

THE RE-EXAMS ARE ON CAMPUS!

You can take the re-exam on each part 2 times.

So part 1 you can be examinated the 3.10.2023 + two more times during re-exams.

Part 2 can be examinated 13.11 + two more times during re-exams.

Obligatory workshops and seminars with associated obligatory tasks.

Completion alternatives

Anatomy and physiology tests.

Assignments.

Student workload

Lecture sessions 24 h

Submissions 40 h

Self-study 44 h

Exam 1 1.5 cr
Exam 2 1.5 cr
Workshops and seminars with associated assignments 1 cr

Further information

All submissions are checked for plagiarism in Urkund via Moodle.

All submissions are checked for text generated with ai-like software.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student has a superficial knowledge of the subject (by heart reading)

Assessment criteria for assignment:
The student has followed the instructions and her/his knowledge of the other students' work is inadequate. The student shows limited substance knowledge, it can be essential. The student shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' assignments. The student has followed the instructions for the assignment. She/He have a deficient knowledge of the substance also touching the essential

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views

Assessment criteria for written assignment:
The student has followed the instructions for the written assignment and shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' written assignments. The student has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student shows in her/his answer an in-depth knowledge and maturity beyond the traditional

Criteria for evaluation of assignment individually or in groups:
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar. The assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar

Assessment methods and criteria

Individual exam in Anatomy and Physiology, graded with 0-5 (2 partial exams)

Submissions are assessed GK/UK

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Students cannot describe the structure of the human body and cannot state anatomical structures in English/Swedish and Latin. Students cannot explain the functions of the various organ systems.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student has a superficial knowledge of the subject (by heart reading)

Assessment criteria for assignment:
The student has followed the instructions and her/his knowledge of the other students' work is inadequate. The student shows limited substance knowledge, it can be essential. The student shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' assignments. The student has followed the instructions for the assignment. She/He have a deficient knowledge of the substance also touching the essential

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views

Assessment criteria for written assignment:
The student has followed the instructions for the written assignment and shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' written assignments. The student has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student shows in her/his answer an in-depth knowledge and maturity beyond the traditional

Criteria for evaluation of assignment individually or in groups:
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar. The assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar

Qualifications

No prior prerequisites

Enrollment

15.06.2023 - 14.08.2023

Timing

30.08.2023 - 19.11.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

4 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Health and Welfare

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

0 - 50

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Nursing
Teachers
  • Daniel Nenonen
  • Pia Nygårdas
Teacher in charge

Daniel Nenonen

Groups
  • NU23D-V
    Nursing, full time studies 2023, Vasa
  • ÖH23NU-PATH-V
    Öppna YH, Nursing OpenPath, Vasa

Objective

The student
- know the basic types of the tissues in the human body
- know the central structure and functions of the human body
- understand the physiology of the organs in human body
- are familiar with cell biology
- will be able to apply their knowledge to nursing care

Content

Nervous system regulates physiological processes
Structure and function of the sense organs
Endocrine system regulates body metabolism and organ functions
Function of different organ systems, such as blood circulation, respiration, digestion and the urinary system
Lymphatic system
Reproductive system
Fluid- and acid-base balance

Location and time

Online on Teams autumn of 2023.

Materials

Course books:
Peate I. and Nair M. (2017) Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology : For Nursing and Healthcare Students

Additional recommended books:
Peate I. and Nair M. (2015) Anatomy and Physiology for Nurses at a Glance. Wiley Blackwell.
Tortora Gerard J. & Derrickson Bryan H. (2009 or newer version) Principles of Anatomy and Physiology (12th ed) Volume 1 & 2. John Wiley & Sons. Asia
Tortora Gerard J. (2006). A brief Atlas of the skeleton, surface anatomy, and selected medical images. John Wiley & Sons. Asia

Litterature on Moodle

Other optional evidence base litterature like for example: Medibas, Terveysportti.


"För att garantera den kompetens som behövs kan en studiehelhet, kurs, del av kurs eller kurslitteratur vara på annat språk än undervisningsspråket svenska. "

Teaching methods

Lectures via teams.

Interactive digital material.

Independent studying and assignments.

Exam schedules

Anatomy and physiology exams in autumn 2023:

Date:

Exam part 1: 3.10
Exam part 2: 13.11

Two re-exams in each part are offered.

Re-examination part 1: ONLINE date and time on moodle.
Re-examination part 2: ONLINE date and time on moodle.

Obligatory workshops and seminars with associated obligatory tasks.

Completion alternatives

Anatomy and physiology tests.

Assignments.

Student workload

Lecture sessions 24 h

Submissions 40 h

Self-study 44 h

Further information

All submissions are checked for plagiarism in Urkund via Moodle.

All submissions are checked for text generated with ai-like software.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student has a superficial knowledge of the subject (by heart reading)

Assessment criteria for assignment:
The student has followed the instructions and her/his knowledge of the other students' work is inadequate. The student shows limited substance knowledge, it can be essential. The student shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' assignments. The student has followed the instructions for the assignment. She/He have a deficient knowledge of the substance also touching the essential

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views

Assessment criteria for written assignment:
The student has followed the instructions for the written assignment and shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' written assignments. The student has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student shows in her/his answer an in-depth knowledge and maturity beyond the traditional

Criteria for evaluation of assignment individually or in groups:
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar. The assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar

Assessment methods and criteria

Individual exam in Anatomy and Physiology, graded with 0-5 (2 partial exams)

Submissions are assessed GK/UK

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Students cannot describe the structure of the human body and cannot state anatomical structures in English/Swedish and Latin. Students cannot explain the functions of the various organ systems.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student has a superficial knowledge of the subject (by heart reading)

Assessment criteria for assignment:
The student has followed the instructions and her/his knowledge of the other students' work is inadequate. The student shows limited substance knowledge, it can be essential. The student shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' assignments. The student has followed the instructions for the assignment. She/He have a deficient knowledge of the substance also touching the essential

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views

Assessment criteria for written assignment:
The student has followed the instructions for the written assignment and shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' written assignments. The student has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
The student shows in her/his answer an in-depth knowledge and maturity beyond the traditional

Criteria for evaluation of assignment individually or in groups:
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar. The assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar

Qualifications

No prior prerequisites