ERGO1100 Anatomy and Physiology Course description

Anatomy is the study of the structures in the human body, while physiology describes how the body works. A basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology is necessary for the occupational therapist to analyse what prevents people from carrying out activities and implement relevant measures When it comes to understanding functional anatomy, focus will be placed on the musculoskeletal and nervous systems. The course also comprises an introduction to human movement science, which describes the interaction between the individual and their environment when performing daily activities. Many occupational therapists work with mapping and measures related to sight, hearing, balance and tactile sense, and knowledge of the functions of the sensory apparatus is thereby also central.

The course consists of the following subject areas from the national curriculum, specified below as the number of credits:

• Anatomy (12 ECTS)
• Physiology (3 ECTS)

The student must have been admitted to the study programme.

After completing the course, the student is expected to have achieved the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and competence:

Knowledge

The student is capable of

• describing the structure and functioning of the musculoskeletal system
• describing the structure and functioning of the circulatory and respiratory systems
• describing the structure, mechanisms and functions of the peripheral, central and autonomous nervous systems
• giving an account of the structure and functions of the sensory apparatus
• highlighting connections between movement, sensing, perception and cognition in the carrying out of daily activities (human movement science)

Skills

The student is capable of

• applying functional anatomy and biomechanics in the analysis of daily activities
• identifying body structures - surface anatomy

Competence

The student

• acts respectfully and professionally when handling anatomical specimens and is familiar with ethical dilemmas attached to examinations

Teaching consists of lectures and supervision in smaller groups that comprises demonstrations of specimens and surface anatomy, as well as skills training. The students will practice analysing movement through practical exercises. Students must organise study groups for self-study early on in the programme.

A minimum attendance of 80% is required in the introduction to the course, seminars, demonstrations, exercises in surface anatomy, and skills training.

Students must meet the compulsory attendance requirements in order to sit the exam.

Exam: 15 credits

Exam content: The learning outcomes

Exam form: Individual oral exam, up to 30 min.

Time: Second semester

The goal of the course is to give students further specialisation in the topic, and a more comprehensive understanding of what the design of complex structures involves. Through seminars with contribution from invited researchers and experts from the consulting industry, students will be presented a wide range of topical issues relating to the analysis and design of large structures such as bridges, offshore installations, high-rise buildings etc. A project assignment is also included to give the students both theoretical knowledge and experience of applying this knowledge to real-world complex issues. The assignment shall be based on a real building and construction project or be part of a more extensive research and development project, and the project report shall take a scholarly, reflective approach to the problem at hand and include a discussion of alternative solutions.

Admission requirements.

After completing the course, the student is expected to have achieved the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge:

The student

· has advanced theoretical knowledge of structural engineering and specialized insight into how to apply the knowledge to a real design issue.

· is capable of analysing a specific topic using scientific work methods.

· has developed a comprehensive understanding of what the design of large structures involves.

Skills:

The student is capable of

· applying theoretical knowledge to solve real, complex structural engineering problems.

· using his/her knowledge to assess and develop more sustainable design solutions.

· using analysis tools and methods, and carrying out literature searches to collect, process and present relevant information.

General competence:

The student is capable of:

· working in teams and communicating his/her own work.

· carrying out a project assignment, including a report and presentation.

· preparing a project plan with milestones, and reporting interim results.