Human Biology and Patogens
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | SN00BW97 |
| Curriculum: | SH SNU2026 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Nursing |
| Year of Study: | 1 (2026-2027) |
| Semester: | Autumn |
| Credits: | 5 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Björninen, Karina |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
Learning Outcomes
Understand the structure and function of major organs and organ systems, including related Latin terminology.
Describe the most common factors influencing disease development and identify key pathological changes.
Recognize the most common microbiological pathogens, their transmission routes, and the body’s defense mechanisms against them.
Student's Workload
Total workload: 135 hours
Contents
Anatomy and Physiology (3.5 ECTS): Cells and tissues; anatomical terminology; musculoskeletal system and its function; blood, blood groups, and circulatory system; immunity; respiratory system; digestive system and its function; regulation of food intake; energy and cholesterol metabolism; urinary system and fluid balance regulation; nervous system and its function; senses and sensory functions; endocrine system and hormonal regulation; thermoregulation; reproductive system.
Basics of Pathology (0.5 ECTS): Structural and functional changes related to diseases at cell, tissue, and organ level.
Microbiology (1 ECTS): Microbial groups and their prevalence in human environments; key microbiology concepts; transmission routes and infections caused by microbes; basics of microbiological sampling.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Will be informed in the beginning of the course by the teacher
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures, assignments, and online lectures.
Assessment Criteria
Level 5:
Demonstrates comprehensive understanding of the structure and function of major organs and organ systems, including accurate use of Latin terminology.
Explains in detail the most common factors influencing disease development and critically analyzes key pathological changes.
Identifies and evaluates common microbiological pathogens, their transmission routes, and the body’s defense mechanisms with examples.
Level 3:
Describes the structure and function of major organs and organ systems and uses Latin terminology appropriately.
Explains common factors influencing disease development and describes key pathological changes.
Recognizes common microbiological pathogens and their transmission routes and explains basic defense mechanisms.
Level 1:
Identifies major organs and organ systems and demonstrates basic understanding of their functions.
Lists common factors influencing disease development and basic pathological changes.
Names common microbiological pathogens and their transmission routes and understands basic defense mechanisms.
Assessment Methods
Anatomy and Physiology: Moodle exams I and II (numerical grading 0–5).
Pathology: Assignment (pass/fail).
Microbiology: Exam (numerical grading 0–5).