The course is included in these curricula and study modules

The course takes place in period

  • 3 (2019-01-01 to 2019-03-17)
  • 4 (2019-03-18 to 2019-07-31)

Level/category

General studies

Teaching language

English

Type of course

Compulsory

Cycle/level of course

First

Recommended year of study

1

Total number of ECTS

5 cr

Competency aims

In this course the pathophysiology of human
diseases
is applied in the clinical context.

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course students will be able
to:
-discuss the etiology, signs and symptoms,
complications and prognosis of the most common
medical diseases.
-identify appropriate diagnostic examinations for
the most common medical diseases
- explain the treatment alternatives, their
mechanisms, including risk, side-effects and
prognosis
-use the Metacognitive cycle to assess their
learning experience

Course contents

In this course learners are exposed to central
issues relating to clinical physiology

Prerequisites and co-requisites

Students must have first accomplished, with a
passing grade, the course Anatomy and Physiology.

Previous course names

Medicine 1, 2015

Additional information

To accomplish this course students will participate
in contact days in the simulation center and
receive a passing grade of 60% for theoretical
studies.

Recommended or required reading

Learning materials are located on the SKhole
learning platform and on itslearning

Study activities

  • Lectures - 2 hours
  • Practical exercises - 30 hours
  • Individual studies - 20 hours
  • Internet-based studies - 40 hours
  • Final exam - 43 hours

Workload

  • Total workload of the course: 135 hours
  • Of which autonomous studies: 135 hours
  • Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours

Mode of Delivery

Participation in tuition

Assessment methods

  • Exams (written-, oral-, home-)

Assessment requirements

Students must receive a passing grade to
accomplish this course. Assessment entails the
following:
Module exams count as 5% of the overall grade
The midterm exam counts as 10% of the overall
grade
The final exam counts as 50% of the overall grade
The grading scale for this course is as follows:
92% - 100% = 5
91% - 84% = 4
83% - 76% = 3
75% - 68% = 2
67% - 60% = 1
Below 60% = 0 (not accomplished)
Simulations/Skill development is graded as
pass/fail based on performance

Teacher

  • Tillman Ilse
  • Villikka Denise
  • Gray Pamela

Examiner

Villikka Denise

Home page of the course

Group size

No limit (37 students enrolled)

Assignments valid until

12 months after course has ended

The timetable of the course

Course timetable listed on the learning platform
(itslearning) and on ARBS

Course enrolment period

2018-12-25 to 2019-01-21

Assessment methods

  • Date of examination will be announced later - Exams
  • Date will be announced later - Other assignments
Room reservations
Date Time Room Title Description Organizer
2019-01-25 10:00 - 11:30 E492 Medicine 1 Introduction to the Medicine I course is compulsory (mandatory). No uniform required. Villikka Denise
2019-02-11 10:00 - 12:00 F143 Medicine 1 Guest Lecturer from Germany speaking on issues relating to Medicine. Prof. Dr. med. Antje Reinheckel. She will be speaking in English. Students love this lecturer, I would not miss this event if I were you :) Tillman Ilse
Villikka Denise
2019-02-11 13:00 - 15:00 D4110 Medicine 1 We have arranged a visiting lecturer for you. In the past students have absolutely loved this person so I would not miss this if I were you. Her name is: Prof. Dr. med. Antje Reinheckel from Germany. Villikka Denise
2019-02-12 09:00 - 11:00 D4110 Medicine 1 We have arranged a visiting lecturer for you. In the past students have absolutely loved this person so I would not miss this if I were you. Her name is: Prof. Dr. med. Antje Reinheckel from Germany. Villikka Denise
2019-02-13 09:00 - 15:00 D4110 Medicine 1 We have arranged a visiting lecturer for you. In the past students have absolutely loved this person so I would not miss this if I were you. Her name is: Prof. Dr. med. Antje Reinheckel from Germany. Villikka Denise
2019-05-14 12:00 - 15:00 D4110 Medicine 1- Guest lecture by Antje Reinheckel Prof & Dr. Antje Reinheckel will be visiting Finland with 15 Master Villikka Denise
2019-05-29 09:30 - 11:00 E383 Medicine 1 final exam Villikka Denise

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