Study Guide

Objective

The students
- will be able to describe the structure and function of the blood, heart and blood circulation, and the structure and function of the lymphatic system and the respiratory system
- will be able to describe the structure and function of the digestive system
- will have knowledge of the urinary system and understand the concept of regulation of body electrolyte, fluid and acid-base levels

Content

The circulatory system
The lymphatic system
The respiratory system
The digestive and secretory organs
The kidneys and urinary tracts
Fluid, electrolyte and acid-base balance

Location and time

Spring 2025

Materials

Course literature:
Henriksson och Rasmusson (2018) Fysiologi med relevant anatomi. Studentlitteratur, Stockholm.

Annan rekommenderad litteratur:
Christensen R. (2012) Anatomi och fysiologi för sjuksköterskor. Pearson.
Aldskogius och Rydqvist (2018) Den friska människan. Liber, Stockholm
Sand, Sjaastad, Haug och Bjålie (2007). Människokroppen. Liber, Stockholm eller dess äldre upplaga av Bjålie, Haug, Sand och Sjaastad (1998) Människokroppen. Liber, Stockholm

Teaching methods

Lectures, tasks and discussions.
Selfstudies.

Exam schedules

Course examination 10th of March 2025
Re-examination 04.04.2023 and 23.05.2025

Completion alternatives

Examination

Student workload

1 cr corresponds to 27 hours work for the student
Lectures and examination 23 h, self studies and digital teaching methods 58 h

Further information

More about the course on the Moodle page

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Exam
answers depend heavily on words and expressions found in the literature
has superficial knowledge of the subject, but shows a basic understanding of the subject

Written assignment
The student has partially followed the instructions for the written assignment. The student shows limited to a deficient knowledge of the knowledge of the substance.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Exam
can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views
can give an independent account of the literature
understands most of the topic
presents independent views and can apply ideas to analogous situations
can motivate some of their claims and positions
can give some own examples

Written assignment
The student has mostly followed the instructions for the written assignment and has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited. The student can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Exam
has in-depth knowledge of the subject
can analyze and interpret subject facts
master the subject versatile
has a broad grasp of the subject
presents original and apposite examples

Written assignment
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)

Assessment methods and criteria

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

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Inadequate knowledge of fundamental Anatomy and Physiology

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Inadequate 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

Human Physiology and Anatomy 1