Study Guide

Objective

The Student:
- can explain the basic principles, concepts, and terminology in anatomy and physiology
- can explain the basic principles and concepts in pathology
- is familiar with the different tissue types, their structure, and function
- can explain the structure of the nervous system and understand how the nervous system regulates body functions
- has knowledge of the structure and function of the sensory organs
- has knowledge of the endocrine system and understands how various hormones can regulate body functions
- can explain the reproductive organs, their structure and function, and has knowledge of how fertilization of the egg cell occurs
- has knowledge of the structure and function of the musculoskeletal system
- can explain the blood, heart, and blood circulation, as well as the lymphatic system
- can explain the structure and function of the respiratory system
- can explain the structure and function of the digestive system
- has knowledge of the structure and function of the kidneys and urinary tract, and understand the body's electrolyte, fluid, and acid-base regulation

Content

Human anatomy
Human physiology
Human pathology

Location and time

Campus Raseborg and online spring 2026
Introduction to the course at Campus Raseborg 19.01.2026, and lectures 23.04.2026 and lecture and exam 08.05.2026
Lectures online via Teams according to the schedule

Materials

Course literature:
Henriksson och Rasmusson (2025 or 2018) Fysiologi med relevant anatomi. Studentlitteratur, Stockholm.

Other recommended literature:
Christensen R. (2012) Anatomi och fysiologi för sjuksköterskor. Pearson.
Aldskogius och Rydqvist (2018) Den friska människan. Liber, Stockholm
Sand, Sjaastad, Haug och Bjålie (2021, 2007). Människokroppen. Liber, Stockholm eller dess äldre upplaga av Bjålie, Haug, Sand och Sjaastad (1998) Människokroppen. Liber, Stockholm

Teaching methods

Lectures, discussions and tasks. Self studies.

Exam schedules

Course examination 08.05.2026
Re-examination 22.05.2026 and 11.09.2026

Completion alternatives

Examination

Student workload

Lectures, self studies and digital teaching methods 108 h

Further information

Additional information on the Moodle platform

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam
The student has a superficial knowledge of the subject.

Assessment criteria for written work
The student has followed the instructions and their 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' written work. The student has followed the instructions for the written work. They 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 work
The student has followed the instructions for the written work and shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' written work. The student master the substance of his work, but the application is limited.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

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

Criteria for evaluation of written work individually or in groups
The student has followed the instructions for the written work and shows that she has mastered the substance. They have read the other participants' written work and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar. The written work 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 written work and shows that she has mastered the substance. They have read the other participants' work and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar.

Assessment methods and criteria

The course is graded 0-5 based on result in individual exam. On line quizzes are graded passed or failed.
In order to pass the course all parts (exam and quizzes) have to be passed.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Inadequate knowledge of fundamental Anatomy and Physiology

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 requisites