Entry requirements

80 credits in biology equivalent to the basic course in biology within the Bachelor Programme in Biology/Molecular Biology.

Learning outcomes

The general aims of the course are to give the students knowledge of the physiology and anatomy of their own body.

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

• Describe how the major body systems or organs function
• Describe how different parts of the body work together
• Describe what would happen if some parts of the body systems do not work properly

Content

• Structure and function of a number of body/organ systems: The nervous system, circulatory organs, endocrine organs, reproductive organs, digestive tract, respiratory organs, immune system, skeleton and muscles, kidney and urinary system. Venereal diseases. First aid.

Instruction

The teaching is given in the form of lectures and seminars.

Assessment

Modules: Theory 7 credits; Written exercises 3 credits

The theory part is examined through a written examination. Written exercise module requires completed assignments

according to instructions.

If there are special reasons for doing so, an examiner may make an exception from the method of assessment indicated and allow a student to be assessed by another method. An example of special reasons might be a certificate regarding special pedagogical support from the disability coordinator of the university.