Studieguide

Studieperiodens (kursens) lärandemål

The student will:
-understand the structure and function of the locomotor system, as well as the anatomic position and the description of orientation
-become familiar with cell biology, as well as different types of tissues, and understand their function
-understand how the nervous system regulates physiological processes
-understand the structure and function of the sense organs
-understand how the endocrine system regulates body metabolism and organ functions
-understand the function of different organ systems, such as blood circulation, respiration, digestion and the urinary system
-understand how the lymphatic system works
-understand the reproductive system
-understand the body's fluid- and acid-base balance
-be able to apply the above mentioned knowledge to nursing care

Studieperiodens (kursens) innehåll

Basic anatomical terminology; body positions, directional terms, planes through the human body, terms in Latin and Greek.
Basic cell biology. Different cells and tissues, organs and organ systems. The integumentary system.
Structure and function of the nervous system.
Structure and function of the sense organs.
The endocrine system and regulation of organ functions and metabolism.
The reproductive system; structure and function.
The locomotor system; muscles, bones, joints and cartilages.
The blood and cardiovascular system
The lymphatic system
The respiratory system
The digestive system
The urinary system and the fluid, electrolyte and acid-base balance in the body

Förkunskapskrav

No prior prerequisites

Bedömningskriterier, tillräcklig (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

Bedömningskriterier, goda-synnerligen goda (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

Bedömningskriterier, berömliga (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

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