Program Overview

Program Overview

The University of Copenhagen offers a comprehensive program in Human Biology, Health Informatics, which is a mandatory course for the Bachelor's program in Health and Informatics.

Course Description

The course provides students with the necessary knowledge to understand how the human body functions. It presents the main features of the anatomy and physiology of organs and organ systems, with a focus on the following topics:

• Cell biology
• Musculoskeletal system
• Immune system
• Nervous system
• Endocrinology
• Heart and circulation
• Respiration
• Digestive system
• Liver and kidneys

Learning Objectives

After completing the course, students are expected to be able to:

Knowledge:

• Explain the main components and functions of the eukaryotic cell
• Describe the metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins
• Describe the anatomy of the major organs and organ systems
• Explain the physiology of the major organs and organ systems
• Describe fertilization, pregnancy, childbirth, and lactation
• Describe the main principles of regulating the body's functions

Skills:

• Apply and master medical terminology related to human biology

Competencies:

• Transfer basic human physiological and anatomical theory to application in subsequent courses in pathology and pathophysiology
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with healthcare professionals and health science researchers

Teaching Methods

The course consists of lectures, group teaching, and study café.

Workload

The estimated workload for the course is:

• Lectures: 52 hours
• Group teaching: 21 hours
• Preparation: 171 hours
• E-learning: 3 hours
• Study groups: 26 hours
• Exam: 2 hours
• Total: 275 hours

Assessment

The course is assessed through a written on-site exam with supervision, lasting 2 hours. The exam is graded on a 7-point scale, and there is no external censorship.

Course Information

• Language: Danish
• Course code: SITB17002U
• ECTS points: 10
• Level: Bachelor
• Duration: 1 semester
• Placement: Autumn
• Study group: See Syllabus
• Course capacity: 70 participants

Academic Board

The course is offered by the Academic Board for Public Health Science, Global Health, and Health & Informatics.

Department and Faculty

The course is offered by the Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences.

Course Responsible

The course is responsible for Andreas Mæchel Fritzen.

Teachers

The course is taught by Professor Bente Stallknecht, external lecturer Troels Kjær, external lecturer Ida Hageman, external lecturer Mette Kjær, lecturer Jørgen Kanters, lecturer Jens Christian Brings Jacobsen, lecturer Charlotte Mehlin Sørensen, lecturer Nicole Schmitt, and others.