NV-112 Human anatomy, physiology and biochemistry

The course is connected to the following study programs

• Bachelor's Programme in Nursing

Teaching language

Norwegian

Course contents

• Biochemistry

• The human anatomy and physiology

Learning outcomes

On succesful completion of the course students wil be able to:

• list anatomical structures and organs in the human body

• describe the different organs' position in relation to each other

• describe anatomical construction as in:

• • • macro-anatomical: organs and organ systems

    • microanatomical: cells and tissue

• describe the functions of the different organs and organ systems in the body

• give an account of the normal physiology of the organs and organ systems

• give an account of regulation mechanisms and homeostasis in the healthy body

Examination requirements

Passed course requirements.

For further information, please consult the students` learning platform Canvas.

Evaluation

The study programme manager, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1. Information about evaluation method for the course will be posted on Canvas.

Assessment methods and criteria

A graded 4-hour individual written examination.

Reduction of Credits

This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:

Course	Reduction of Credits
NV-112 – Human anatomy, physiology and biochemistry	12
SY-121K – Human anatomy, physiology and biochemistry	12
SY-121G – Human anatomy, physiology and biochemistry	12
NV-110 – Human Anatomy and Physiology	10
NV-110 – Human Anatomy and Physiology	10
SY-124 – Anatomy, physiology and biochemistry	10
NV-101 – Medical and biological topics 1	5
NV-101 – Medical and biological topics 1	5
NV-102 – Medical and biological topics 2	5
NV-102 – Medical and biological topics 2	5