The course takes place in period

4 (2023-03-20 to 2023-07-31)

Level/category

Other studies

Teaching language

Swedish

Type of course

Optional

Cycle/level of course

First

Total number of ECTS

2 cr

Competency aims

The objective of the course is to create an understanding of the structure of the nervous system and the musculoskeletal organs and their functions.

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course, the student is expected to:
- be able to describe the nervous system and the musculoskeletal organs as well as name the anatomical parts in Swedish and with scientific names
- understand and be able to briefly describe the functions of the musculoskeletal system and the nervous system
- be aware of the mechanisms of disease
- know and understand the chemical laws that apply in the human body.

Course contents

Anatomy and physiology:
The nervous system and the musculoskeletal organs

Prerequisites and co-requisites

Not needed

Additional information

Online MOOC-course

Recommended or required reading

Haug et al. 2021. The Human Body Liber. Stockholm.
ISBN: 9789147142873

Additional literature:
Haug et al. Human physiology. Liber. Stockholm
Bukowski et al. Anatomical atlas. Liber. Stockholm
Nienstedt et al. Human physiology and
anatomy. Esselte. Uppsala.
Johnson et al. Anatomy and physiology. Esselte. Uppsala.
Fogelberg et al. Anatomy you and your body. Esselte. Neck.

Study activities

  • Individual studies - 0 hours
  • Internet-based studies - 0 hours

Workload

  • Total workload of the course: 0 hours
  • Of which autonomous studies: 0 hours
  • Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours

Mode of Delivery

Virtual self studies

Teacher

  • Ring Joachim
  • Tillman Ilse

Examiner

Ring Joachim

Group size

No limit

Assignments valid until

12 months after course has ended

Course enrolment period

2023-03-06 to 2023-04-02

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