Anatomy and PhysiologyLaajuus (5 cr)
Code: AH00CX75
Credits
5 op
Objective
The student is able to
• assess the structure, function and regulation of the organ systems of the human body and the factors affecting them
• explain the causation mechanisms of diseases and the changes caused by them in the body
• present the principles of microbiology and infection prevention in clinical nursing.
Enrollment
26.08.2025 - 31.08.2025
Timing
15.09.2025 - 23.11.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)
Campus
Lappeenranta Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Nursing
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Public Health Nursing (in Finnish)
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Emergency Care (in Finnish)
Teachers
- Mira Korvenoja
Scheduling groups
- Info 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
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HLPREH25SM
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HLPRTH25SM
-
HLPRSH25SM
-
HLPR25SMB
Small groups
- Info 1
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
• assess the structure, function and regulation of the organ systems of the human body and the factors affecting them
• explain the causation mechanisms of diseases and the changes caused by them in the body
• present the principles of microbiology and infection prevention in clinical nursing.
Assessment scale
1-5
Enrollment
26.08.2025 - 31.08.2025
Timing
15.09.2025 - 07.12.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)
Campus
Lappeenranta Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Nursing
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Public Health Nursing (in Finnish)
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Emergency Care (in Finnish)
Teachers
- Mira Korvenoja
Scheduling groups
- Info 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
HLPREH25SM
-
HLPRTH25SM
-
HLPRSH25SM
-
HLPR25SMA
Small groups
- Info 1
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
• assess the structure, function and regulation of the organ systems of the human body and the factors affecting them
• explain the causation mechanisms of diseases and the changes caused by them in the body
• present the principles of microbiology and infection prevention in clinical nursing.
Assessment scale
1-5
Enrollment
26.08.2025 - 31.08.2025
Timing
01.09.2025 - 19.10.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)
Campus
Lappeenranta Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Nursing
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Public Health Nursing (in Finnish)
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Emergency Care (in Finnish)
Teachers
- Mira Korvenoja
Scheduling groups
- Info 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
HLPREH25SM
-
HLPRTH25SM
-
HLPRSH25SM
-
HLPR25SML
Small groups
- Info 1
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
• assess the structure, function and regulation of the organ systems of the human body and the factors affecting them
• explain the causation mechanisms of diseases and the changes caused by them in the body
• present the principles of microbiology and infection prevention in clinical nursing.
Assessment scale
1-5
Enrollment
07.05.2025 - 31.08.2025
Timing
01.09.2025 - 16.11.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)
Campus
Lahti Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 70
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Nursing
Teachers
- Eija Viitala
- Marika Härkönen
Scheduling groups
- Info (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Tentti (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Harjoitus R 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Harjoitus R 2 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Luennot (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Itsenäinen (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
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HLTISH25S
Small groups
- Info
- Exam
- Practice R 1
- Practice R 2
- Lecture
- 1
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
• assess the structure, function and regulation of the organ systems of the human body and the factors affecting them
• explain the causation mechanisms of diseases and the changes caused by them in the body
• present the principles of microbiology and infection prevention in clinical nursing.
Implementation and methods of teaching
The Anatomy and Physiology course requires a lot of independent study. The studies are supported by optional lectures and mandatory functional ANFY workshops on campus. In the Moodle learning environment, learning is supported by various practice tasks and practice exams.
Timing and attendance
The course progresses according to the schedule announced in the course Moodle.
Mandatory attendance at functional ANFY workshops.
Learning material and recommended literature
Anatomy and Physiology:
Leppäluoto et al. Anatomy and Physiology, from structure to function, Sanoma Pro 2019
Material in the Moodle learning environment.
Microbiology:
Karhumäki E. et al. (2016 or newer). Microbes as a challenge in nursing.
Alternative completion methods
Anatomy and physiology can be remedied with equivalent university-level content.
Remediation must be completed within a maximum of one week of the course. If necessary, contact the course teachers by email (marika.harkonen@lab.fi or eija.viitala@lab.fi).
Exam retakes
Anatomy and Physiology: Retake exam dates will be announced during the course.
Learning environment
Anatomy and Physiology: Independent study, optional lectures on campus, ANFY workshops 1-2 on campus (in small groups), exams on campus.
Moodle platform.
Student time use and work load
Anfy and microbiology total 5x27h=135h
Contents
Anatomy and physiology (4 credits):
Cells, tissues, skin and blood
Cardiovascular system, nervous system
Respiratory system and gas exchange
Urinary excretion
Hormonal system, stress response, etc.
Central and peripheral nervous system, autonomic nervous system
Senses
Immune defense
Fluid, electrolyte and acid-base balances
Digestion
Structural basics of the musculoskeletal system
Microbiology (1 credit)
Assessment criteria
Cells and tissues take-home exam (pass/fail), midterm tests (pass/fail), anatomy and physiology exams 1 and 2 (0-5), microbiology exam (pass/fail).
Assessment scale
1-5
Failed (0)
Level 1 of the assessment criteria is not met.
Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)
The student is able to
-identify and explain the basic structures, functions and regulation of human organ systems
Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)
The student is able to:
-identify and explain, with justification, the basic structures, functions and regulation of human organ systems
Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)
The student is able to:
-recognize and expertly explain the basic structures, functions and regulation of human organ systems
Enrollment
02.07.2025
Timing
25.08.2025 - 21.12.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
3 op
Mode of delivery
40 % Contact teaching, 60 % Distance learning
Unit
Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)
Campus
- E-campus
- Lahti Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 50
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Nursing
Teachers
- Eija Viitala
- Marika Härkönen
Scheduling groups
- Verkkoluento (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Info (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Harjoitus R 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Harjoitus R 2 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Tentti (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
HLTISH25SMLH
Small groups
- Online lecture
- Info
- Practice R 1
- Practice R 2
- Exam
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
• assess the structure, function and regulation of the organ systems of the human body and the factors affecting them
• explain the causation mechanisms of diseases and the changes caused by them in the body
• present the principles of microbiology and infection prevention in clinical nursing.
Assessment scale
1-5
Enrollment
07.05.2025 - 31.08.2025
Timing
25.08.2025 - 17.12.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
80 % Contact teaching, 20 % Distance learning
Unit
Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)
Campus
Lahti Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 50
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Nursing
Teachers
- Hanna Laine
- Marika Härkönen
Scheduling groups
- Harjoitus R 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Harjoitus R 2 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Info (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Tentti (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Harjoitukset (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
HLTISHMM25S
Small groups
- Practice R 1
- Practice R 2
- Info
- Exam
- Practice
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
• assess the structure, function and regulation of the organ systems of the human body and the factors affecting them
• explain the causation mechanisms of diseases and the changes caused by them in the body
• present the principles of microbiology and infection prevention in clinical nursing.
Assessment scale
1-5
Enrollment
20.11.2024 - 10.01.2025
Timing
13.01.2025 - 25.05.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)
Campus
Lappeenranta Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Emergency Care (in Finnish)
Teachers
- Paula Ovaska
Scheduling groups
- Luennot osa 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Luennot osa 2 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Tentti 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Tentti 2 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Info 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
HLPREH25K
Small groups
- Lecture 1
- Lecture 2
- Exam 1
- Exam 2
- Info 1
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
• assess the structure, function and regulation of the organ systems of the human body and the factors affecting them
• explain the causation mechanisms of diseases and the changes caused by them in the body
• present the principles of microbiology and infection prevention in clinical nursing.
Assessment scale
1-5
Enrollment
20.11.2024 - 10.01.2025
Timing
13.01.2025 - 25.05.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)
Campus
Lappeenranta Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Nursing
Teachers
- Paula Ovaska
Scheduling groups
- Info 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Luennot 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Luennot 2 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Tentti 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Tentti 2 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
HLPRSH25K
Small groups
- Info 1
- Lecture 1
- Lecture 2
- Exam 1
- Exam 2
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
• assess the structure, function and regulation of the organ systems of the human body and the factors affecting them
• explain the causation mechanisms of diseases and the changes caused by them in the body
• present the principles of microbiology and infection prevention in clinical nursing.
Assessment scale
1-5
Enrollment
20.11.2024 - 10.01.2025
Timing
06.01.2025 - 27.04.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
4 op
Mode of delivery
20 % Contact teaching, 80 % Distance learning
Unit
Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)
Campus
- E-campus
- Lahti Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 70
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Nursing
Teachers
- Hanna Laine
- Katja Puhakainen
- Marika Härkönen
Scheduling groups
- Info (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Tentti (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Harjoitus R 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Harjoitus R 2 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Harjoitukset (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
HLTISH25KM
Small groups
- Info
- Exam
- Practice R 1
- Practice R 2
- Practice
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
• assess the structure, function and regulation of the organ systems of the human body and the factors affecting them
• explain the causation mechanisms of diseases and the changes caused by them in the body
• present the principles of microbiology and infection prevention in clinical nursing.
Assessment scale
1-5
Enrollment
20.11.2024
Timing
14.01.2025 - 02.03.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)
Campus
E-campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Open studies, social and health care (in Finnish)
Teachers
- Mira Korvenoja
Groups
-
HLTIAVOSOTE24SAvoin AMK, Sote-polkuopinnot 24S, Lahti
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HLPRAVOSOTE24SAvoin AMK, Sote-polkuopinnot 24S, Lappeenranta
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
• assess the structure, function and regulation of the organ systems of the human body and the factors affecting them
• explain the causation mechanisms of diseases and the changes caused by them in the body
• present the principles of microbiology and infection prevention in clinical nursing.
Assessment scale
1-5
Enrollment
27.08.2024 - 30.08.2024
Timing
23.09.2024 - 24.11.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)
Campus
E-campus, Lappeenranta
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Nursing
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Public Health Nursing (in Finnish)
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Emergency Care (in Finnish)
Teachers
- Mira Korvenoja
- Marjut Louhelainen
Scheduling groups
- Info 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
HLPRSH24SM
-
HLPR24SMA
-
HLPRTH24SM
-
HLPREH24SM
Small groups
- Info 1
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
• assess the structure, function and regulation of the organ systems of the human body and the factors affecting them
• explain the causation mechanisms of diseases and the changes caused by them in the body
• present the principles of microbiology and infection prevention in clinical nursing.
Assessment scale
1-5
Enrollment
27.08.2024 - 30.08.2024
Timing
09.09.2024 - 17.11.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)
Campus
E-campus, Lappeenranta
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Public Health Nursing (in Finnish)
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Emergency Care (in Finnish)
Teachers
- Mira Korvenoja
- Paula Ovaska
- Marjut Louhelainen
Scheduling groups
- Info 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
HLPR24SMB
-
HLPRTH24SM
-
HLPREH24SM
Small groups
- Info 1
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
• assess the structure, function and regulation of the organ systems of the human body and the factors affecting them
• explain the causation mechanisms of diseases and the changes caused by them in the body
• present the principles of microbiology and infection prevention in clinical nursing.
Assessment scale
1-5
Enrollment
27.08.2024 - 30.08.2024
Timing
02.09.2024 - 03.11.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)
Campus
E-campus, Lappeenranta
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Nursing
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Public Health Nursing (in Finnish)
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Emergency Care (in Finnish)
Teachers
- Mira Korvenoja
- Marjut Louhelainen
Scheduling groups
- Info 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
HLPRSH24SM
-
HLPR24SMN
-
HLPRTH24SM
-
HLPREH24SM
Small groups
- Info 1
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
• assess the structure, function and regulation of the organ systems of the human body and the factors affecting them
• explain the causation mechanisms of diseases and the changes caused by them in the body
• present the principles of microbiology and infection prevention in clinical nursing.
Assessment scale
1-5
Enrollment
06.05.2024 - 30.08.2024
Timing
26.08.2024 - 15.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)
Campus
Lahti Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 40
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Nursing
Teachers
- Päivi Ivanoff-Lahtela
- Outi Niskanen
- Katja Puhakainen
- Hanna Laine
- Sari Lehtinen
Scheduling groups
- Harjoitus R 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Harjoitus R 2 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Info (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Tentti (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Harjoitukset (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
HLTISHMM24S
Small groups
- Practice R 1
- Practice R 2
- Info
- Exam
- Practice
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
• assess the structure, function and regulation of the organ systems of the human body and the factors affecting them
• explain the causation mechanisms of diseases and the changes caused by them in the body
• present the principles of microbiology and infection prevention in clinical nursing.
Assessment scale
1-5
Enrollment
06.05.2024 - 30.08.2024
Timing
26.08.2024 - 10.11.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)
Campus
Lahti Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 70
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Nursing
Teachers
- Päivi Ivanoff-Lahtela
- Outi Niskanen
- Katja Puhakainen
- Hanna Laine
- Sari Lehtinen
Scheduling groups
- Info (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Tentti (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Harjoitus R 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Harjoitus R 2 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Harjoitukset (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
HLTISH24S
Small groups
- Info
- Exam
- Practice R 1
- Practice R 2
- Practice
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
• assess the structure, function and regulation of the organ systems of the human body and the factors affecting them
• explain the causation mechanisms of diseases and the changes caused by them in the body
• present the principles of microbiology and infection prevention in clinical nursing.
Assessment scale
1-5
Enrollment
08.01.2024 - 12.01.2024
Timing
26.02.2024 - 28.04.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)
Campus
Lappeenranta Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 40
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Nursing
Teachers
- Mira Korvenoja
- Marjut Louhelainen
Scheduling groups
- Luennot osa 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Luennot osa 2 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Tentti 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Tentti 2 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Verkkotyöpaja 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Verkkotyöpaja 2 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
HLPRSH24K
Small groups
- Lecture 1
- Lecture 1
- Exam 1
- Exam 2
- Online lecture 1
- Online lecture 2
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
• assess the structure, function and regulation of the organ systems of the human body and the factors affecting them
• explain the causation mechanisms of diseases and the changes caused by them in the body
• present the principles of microbiology and infection prevention in clinical nursing.
Assessment scale
1-5
Enrollment
20.11.2023 - 12.01.2024
Timing
15.01.2024 - 28.04.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)
Campus
- Lahti Campus
- E-campus, Lahti
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 70
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Nursing
Teachers
- Päivi Ivanoff-Lahtela
- Outi Niskanen
- Hanna Laine
- Sari Lehtinen
Scheduling groups
- Info (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Verkkoluento (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Tentti (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Harjoitukset (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
HLTISH24KM
Small groups
- Info
- Online lecture
- Exam
- Practice
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
• assess the structure, function and regulation of the organ systems of the human body and the factors affecting them
• explain the causation mechanisms of diseases and the changes caused by them in the body
• present the principles of microbiology and infection prevention in clinical nursing.
Assessment scale
1-5
Enrollment
08.01.2024 - 12.01.2024
Timing
08.01.2024 - 31.03.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)
Campus
Lappeenranta Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Emergency Care (in Finnish)
Teachers
- Paula Ovaska
- Marjut Louhelainen
Scheduling groups
- Info 1 (Size: 40. Open UAS: 0.)
- Anatomian ja fysiologian luennot, osa 1 (Size: 40. Open UAS: 0.)
- Anatomian ja fysiologian luennot, osa 2 (Size: 40. Open UAS: 0.)
- Anatomian ja fysiologian tentti, osa 1 (Size: 40. Open UAS: 0.)
- Anatomian ja fysiologian tentti, osa 2 (Size: 40. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
HLPREH24K
Small groups
- Info 1
- Anatomy and physiology lecture, part 1
- Anatomy and physiology lectures, part 2
- Anatomy and physiology exam, part 1
- Anatomy and physiology exam, part 2
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
• assess the structure, function and regulation of the organ systems of the human body and the factors affecting them
• explain the causation mechanisms of diseases and the changes caused by them in the body
• present the principles of microbiology and infection prevention in clinical nursing.
Assessment scale
1-5
Enrollment
08.01.2024 - 12.01.2024
Timing
08.01.2024 - 28.04.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)
Campus
Lappeenranta Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 40
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Public Health Nursing (in Finnish)
Teachers
- Mira Korvenoja
- Marjut Louhelainen
Scheduling groups
- Luennot osa 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Luennot osa 2 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Verkkotentti 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Verkkotentti 2 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Verkkotyöpaja 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Verkkotyöpaja 2 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
HLPRTH24K
Small groups
- Lecture 1
- Lecture 2
- Exam 1
- Exam 2
- Online lecture 1
- Online lecture 2
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
• assess the structure, function and regulation of the organ systems of the human body and the factors affecting them
• explain the causation mechanisms of diseases and the changes caused by them in the body
• present the principles of microbiology and infection prevention in clinical nursing.
Assessment scale
1-5