Course unit, curriculum year 2026–2027
BBT.022
Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology, Biotechnology and Biomedical Engineering, 5 cr
Tampere University
- Description
- Completion options
Teaching periods
Active in period 1 (1.8.2026–18.10.2026)
Active in period 2 (19.10.2026–31.12.2026)
Active in period 3 (1.1.2027–7.3.2027)
Active in period 4 (8.3.2027–31.5.2027)
Active in period 5 (1.6.2027–31.7.2027)
Course code
BBT.022Language of learning
English, FinnishAcademic years
2024–2025, 2025–2026, 2026–2027Level of study
Intermediate studiesGrading scale
General scale, 0-5Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Jussi KoivumäkiResponsible organisation
Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology 100 %
Coordinating organisation
MET Studies 100 %
Sustainable development goals
Goal 3: Good Health and Well-Being
Content
Structure and function of the human body:
- Human body: basics of cell biology and tissues
- Skin
- Bones and joints
- Muscles
- Cardiovascular system
- Breathing
- Digestion
- Urinary excretion
- Hormone secretion
- Structure and function of the nervous system
- Sensory systems
- Blood and blood cells
- Body fluid compartments
- Body's defence system
- Reproduction and the human life cycle
Learning outcomes
Prerequisites
Further information
Learning material
Equivalences
Kokonaisuudet, joihin opintojakso kuuluu
Completion option 1
The grade of the course is determined on the basis of the final exam and assignments.
All parts of the completion option are compulsory.
Independent study
Online or distance self learning
24.08.2026 – 13.12.2026
Active in period 1 (1.8.2026–18.10.2026)
Active in period 2 (19.10.2026–31.12.2026)
Online or distance self learning
24.08.2026 – 13.12.2026
Active in period 1 (1.8.2026–18.10.2026)
Active in period 2 (19.10.2026–31.12.2026)
Online or distance self learning
11.01.2027 – 31.07.2027
Active in period 3 (1.1.2027–7.3.2027)
Active in period 4 (8.3.2027–31.5.2027)
Active in period 5 (1.6.2027–31.7.2027)
Online or distance self learning
11.01.2027 – 31.07.2027
Active in period 3 (1.1.2027–7.3.2027)
Active in period 4 (8.3.2027–31.5.2027)
Active in period 5 (1.6.2027–31.7.2027)
Exam
On-site self learning
24.08.2026 – 18.10.2026
Active in period 1 (1.8.2026–18.10.2026)
On-site self learning
19.10.2026 – 13.12.2026
Active in period 2 (19.10.2026–31.12.2026)
On-site self learning
11.01.2027 – 07.03.2027
Active in period 3 (1.1.2027–7.3.2027)
On-site self learning
08.03.2027 – 09.05.2027
Active in period 4 (8.3.2027–31.5.2027)
On-site self learning
17.05.2027 – 25.07.2027
Active in period 4 (8.3.2027–31.5.2027)
Active in period 5 (1.6.2027–31.7.2027)
Open University completion options
The course is also available at the Open University