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BI2024

Human Anatomy and Physiology

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This course is no longer taught and is only available for examination.

Credits 7.5
Level Intermediate course, level II
Language of instruction English and norwegian
Location Trondheim
Examination arrangement Aggregate score

About

About the course

Course content

This course will give an introduction to human anatomy and physiology by focusing on organ structure, function(s) and regulatory principles. The main subjects will cover: respiration, circulation, metabolism, endocrinology, neurology, senses, digestion, immunity, regulation of extracellular fluid and urine formation. The links between each of these systems will be discussed and how each of these systems respond to challenges such as disease and stress.

Learning outcome

On completion of the course the students should have good knowledge of general principles within human anatomy, physiology and regulatory mechanisms and apply this knowledge in a broader context to their own speciality.

To understand how the human body functions and how this information can be applied to specific careers, the student should obtain knowledge about:

  • Human organ anatomy, physiology and regulatory mechanisms.
  • How humans can cope with challenges such as disease and stress.
  • Equipment and methods for studying human anatomy and physiology.

The student should apply, interpret and communicate this knowledge using their own ideas, which should result in the following skills:

  • Operate relevant equipment and conduct experiments demonstrating human anatomy and physiology.
  • Search for and effectively study the relevant literature.
  • Analyse and interpret data to write a scientific report.
  • Present and discuss orally and in writing anatomical and physiological data.
  • Communicate information on human anatomy and physiology.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures: 52 hours.

Laboratory course: 10 hours, mandatory.

Compulsory assignments

  • Attendance lab

Further on evaluation

The course consists of three assessment parts: written exam (70%) and two lab reports (15% each). All parts must be passed to obtain a final grade in the course.

In case of fail or if you want to improve your grade the written exam can be retaken in both semesters, even the one without teaching. The written exam can be changed to an oral exam in the semester when the course is not taught.

Course materials

- Course textbook: Marieb & Hoehn: Human Anatomy and Physiology (11ed and 12th). Pearson. - Lecture handouts. - Lab manual.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
BI2020 7.5 sp Autumn 2015
This course has academic overlap with the course in the table above. If you take overlapping courses, you will receive a credit reduction in the course where you have the lowest grade. If the grades are the same, the reduction will be applied to the course completed most recently.

Timetable

Timetable

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Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Aggregate score
Grade: Letter grades

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2025

School exam
Weighting 70/100 Examination aids Code E Duration 4 hours Exam system Inspera Assessment
Place and room
The specified room can be changed and the final location will be ready no later than 3 days before the exam. You can find your room location on Studentweb.
Lab report 1
Weighting 15/100 Exam system Inspera Assessment
Lab report 2
Weighting 15/100 Exam system Inspera Assessment

Ordinary examination - Spring 2026

School exam
Weighting 70/100 Examination aids Code E Duration 4 hours Exam system Inspera Assessment
Place and room
The specified room can be changed and the final location will be ready no later than 3 days before the exam. You can find your room location on Studentweb.
Lab report 1
Weighting 15/100 Exam system Inspera Assessment
Lab report 2
Weighting 15/100 Exam system Inspera Assessment

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