BMT-61116 Human Anatomy and Physiology, 5 cr
Additional information
The course is implemented as a distance learning course without lectures. The text required for the final exam is given at the beginning of the course.
The course BMT-61106 is alternative with course BMT-61100.
Person responsible
Juha Nousiainen
Lessons
| Implementation | Period | Person responsible | Requirements |
| BMT-61116 2019-01 | 1 - 5 |
Juha Nousiainen |
Passed assignments, and final exam or mid-term exams. |
Learning Outcomes
On completion this course, the student can - use the basic vocabulary of appropriate terminology related the anatomy and physiology for communication, - describe the basics of the structure and physiology of the eukaryote cells, - describe the cross anatomy of the human body, - describe the essential functional anatomy of the human organ systems, - explain functioning and integration of the physiological organ systems, - recognize and explain the principle of homeostasis and the use of feedback loops to control physiological systems in the human body, and - tell the basic medical imaging and physiological measurements for studying the structure and function of the human body.
Content
| Content | Core content | Complementary knowledge | Specialist knowledge |
| 1. | Orientation to human body and human anatomy and physiology: Basic concepts of physiology. Principles of homeostasis and feedback control loops. Cross anatomy of the body. Basic of cells and tissues. | Biochemical basis of physiology. | |
| 2. | Physiological organ systems: functional anatomy and physiological function. Regulation of vital body functions. Integration of body systems. | Case studies. Clinical diagnostic methods. Application of physics and engineering models. |
Instructions for students on how to achieve the learning outcomes
Grades 1-2: Learning outcomes have been achieved sufficiently. Sufficient command in core content of the course. Grades 3-4: Learning outcomes have been achieved. Good command in core content and complementary knowledge of the course. Grade 5: Some of the learning outcomes have been exceeded qualitatively. Deep command in the whole content of the course.
Assessment scale:
Numerical evaluation scale (0-5)
Partial passing:
Study material
| Type | Name | Author | ISBN | URL | Additional information | Examination material |
| Other online content | Given in the Moodle website. | Yes | ||||
| Online book | Anatomy and Physiology | OpenStax | Yes |
Prerequisites
| Course | Mandatory/Advisable | Description |
| BMT-51016 Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology | Advisable |
Additional information about prerequisites
Basic knowledge on chemistry and cell biology is recommended.
Correspondence of content
| Course | Corresponds course | Description |
| BMT-61116 Human Anatomy and Physiology, 5 cr | BMT-61106 Human Anatomy and Physiology, 4 cr |