Course syllabus for Anatomy and Physiology

Anatomi och fysiologi

Versions of this syllabus:

Spring 2026

Essential data

Course code: 1SJ019
Course name: Anatomy and Physiology
Credits: 13.5
Form of Education: Higher education, study regulation of 2007
Main field of study: Not applicable
Level: GX - First cycle
Grading scale: Fail (U) or pass (G)
Department: Department of Laboratory Medicine
Decided by: Finalized by: 2025-10-21, UN NVS
Decision date: 2025-10-21
Revised by: Education committee NVS
Course syllabus valid from: Spring semester 2026

Specific entry requirements

Admitted to the nursing programme. Specific entry requirements: Ma B, Sh A, Nk B (or Fy A, Ke A and Bi A).

Outcomes

The aim of the course is that the student should acquire knowledge of the human anatomy and physiology to be able to plan and implement nursing based on scientific based knowledge of the structure and function of the human body.

Intended learning outcomes module 1 and 2

Knowledge and understanding
On completion of the course, the student should be able to:

  • Describe the structure of the human body on cell-, organs-, organ system- and organism level
  • Account for the function of the human body on organs-, organ system- and organism level
  • Explain the relationships between structure and function of the human body
  • Explain how the different organ systems interact to maintain homeostasis
  • Relate physiological examination methods to the function of the circulatory- and the respiratory organs

Skill and ability
On completion of the course, the student should be able to:

  • account for spirometry measurements
  • use correct anatomic terminology

Judgement ability and approach
On completion of the course, the student should be able to:

  • identify and discuss carrying on equal terms connected to pulse- and blood pressure measurement and ECG registration
  • identify and discuss quality and patient security concerning pulse- and blood pressure measurement and ECG registration
  • reflect on recomendations on nutrition and physical activity and their connection to the concept health.

Intended learning outcomes module 3

Skill and ability
On completion of the course, the student should be able to:

  • carry out cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
  • carry out manual pulse- and blood pressure measurement according to evidence-based guidelines and principles for patient safety
  • connect and carry out ECG registration
  • register oxygen saturation in the blood with pulse oximeter

Content

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Transitional provisions

The course was offered for the last time in the spring semester of 2026. Examination will be provided until the spring semester of 2027 for students who have not completed the course. The course will then be cancelled.

Other directives

Course evaluation takes place in accordance with the guidelines established by the Board of Education.