Public Health and Nutrition
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | SN00BW98 |
| Curriculum: | SH SNU2026 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Nursing |
| Year of Study: | 1 (2026-2027) |
| Semester: | Autumn |
| Credits: | 3 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Björninen, Karina |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
Learning Outcomes
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.
Student's Workload
Total workload: 80 hours
- Scheduled learning
- Independent study
Includes 1 hour for self-assessment of learning.
Contents
Principles of health and disease. Public health, health promotion and prevention, primary health care. Regulatory, resource-based, and informational guidance in health promotion. Ethics of health promotion. Connections between lifestyle and health. Prevention of risky behaviors and accident risks, early identification and targeted support for those in need. National nutrition recommendations. Possible collaboration with communication studies.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Healthy Finland Survey (Terve Suomi)
National survey on health and wellbeing in Finland, providing statistical data and insights.
Link: https://thl.fi/en/web/thlfi-en/research-and-expertwork/population-studies/healthy-finland-survey
National FinHealth Study (FinTerveys)
Comprehensive study on the health of the Finnish population, including methodology and results.
Link: https://thl.fi/en/web/thlfi-en/research-and-expertwork/population-studies/finhealth-study
THL Ongoing Health Programs
Current national health programs and strategies, such as mental health, substance use, and suicide prevention.
Link: https://thl.fi/en/web/thlfi-en/research-and-expertwork/programmes
UKK Physical Activity Recommendations
Guidelines for weekly physical activity for adults and other age groups.
Link: https://ukkinstituutti.fi/en/movement-recommendations/
Other sources indicated by the teacher.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures, exercises, learning diary, learning discussions, online teaching.
Assessment Criteria
Level 5:
Independently and in a client-centered manner identifies key health-related factors.
Searches, uses, and critically evaluates evidence-based information to develop nursing practices.
Acts independently and client-centered in preventive care, avoiding health risks and promoting health.
Level 3:
Independently identifies key health-related factors.
Searches and uses evidence-based information with justification.
Acts independently in preventive care, avoiding health risks and promoting health.
Level 1:
Identifies key health-related factors under guidance.
Searches and uses evidence-based information under guidance.
Acts under guidance in preventive care, avoiding health risks and promoting health.
Assessment Methods
Assignments, exam, grading scale 0–5. Learning diary assessed as pass/fail. Course feedback provided via Spark system.