Study Guide

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

Autumn 2022

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
Lecture material and exercises on Moodle

Teaching methods

Online
Lectures, tasks and discussions.
Selfstudies.

Exam schedules

Course examination is scheduled
Re-examination of the course is possible x and y

Student workload

Lectures and examination 31 h, self studies and digital teaching methods 77 h.

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

The course is graded 0-5 based on results in the exam and virtual tests

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Weak knowledge of fundamental Anatomy and Physiology

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Good knowledge of fundamental Anatomy and Physiology

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent knowledge of fundamental Anatomy and Physiology

Qualifications

No prior prerequisites