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Structure and Functioning of the Human Body (5cr)

Code: SH00BY58-3033

General information


Enrollment
24.11.2025 - 30.11.2025
Registration for introductions has not started yet.
Timing
01.01.2026 - 31.07.2026
The implementation has not yet started.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 cr
Local portion
3 cr
Virtual portion
2 cr
Mode of delivery
Blended learning
Unit
20 Sosiaali- ja terveysala
Campus
Laurea Otaniemi
Teaching languages
Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
Sairaanhoitajakoulutus (SHG2), Laurea Otaniemi (Finnish)
Teachers
Tapani Risto
Pirjo Huikko
Teacher in charge
Tapani Risto
Groups
SHG2126KA
Sairaanhoitajakoulutus, monimuotototeutus, K26, Otaniemi
Course
SH00BY58

Objective

The student is able to
- explain the main concepts of anatomy and physiology
- describe the structure and functioning of cells, tissues, organs and organ systems, and explain their significance in the functioning of the human body as a whole
- explain the main concepts of microbiology and pathology, and the classification of diseases
- explain the significance of microbes for human health and the causation of infectious diseases
- explain how different factors affect the causation of diseases and cause changes in the body
- explain the different types of tissue damage, their causation mechanisms and symptoms

Evaluation scale

H-5

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