EPN-V2

SYKK1100 Anatomy, Physiology and Biochemistry Course description

Course name in Norwegian
Anatomi, fysiologi og biokjemi
Study programme
Bachelor's Programme in Nursing
Weight
12.0 ECTS
Year of study
2020/2021
Programme description
Course history

Introduction

Two internal examiners.

Required preliminary courses

SYKK1300 and SYKP1300 overlap 100 %.

Learning outcomes

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

  • naming anatomical structures and organs in the human body
  • describing where organs are located in relation to each other
  • describing anatomical structure in terms of
    • macroanatomical: organs and organ systems
    • microanatomical: cells and tissues
  • describing the function of different organs and organ systems in the body
  • describing normal physiology in the various organs and organ systems
  • describing regulation mechanisms and homoeostasis in a healthy body

Skills

The student

  • is capable of disseminating basic knowledge of human anatomy and organ systems and of physiological and biochemical processes

Competence

The student

  • recognises the importance of knowledge of the topic for practising professional nursing

Content

A more detailed description of the academic depth and level of the different topics is given in the specification of content set out in a document posted on OsloMet's digital learning platform at the start of the programme.

Teaching and learning methods

Lectures, group work, seminars, written assignments, supervision, multiple choice assignments and self-study.

The flipped classroom is used as a teaching method for part of the course. Digital learning resources will be made available in advance.

Course requirements

The following must have been completed and approved in order for a student to take the exam:

  • Participation in seminars – compulsory attendance of 80% at seminars
  • Multiple choice assignments – 60% correct answers on digital multiple choice tests

Assessment

Supervised individual written national exam

  • 4 hours

Permitted exam materials and equipment

None.

Grading scale

Grade scale A–F.

Examiners

National examination body (two examiners).

Overlapping courses

SYKK1100, SYKP1100, SYBA1010, SYBAS1010, and SPH1230 overlap 100 %.