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n.BA.AD.HAP.23HS (Human Anatomy and Pathophysiology) 
Module: Human Anatomy and Pathophysiology
This information was generated on: 16 November 2025
No.
n.BA.AD.HAP.23HS
Title
Human Anatomy and Pathophysiology
Credits
4

Description

Version: 3.0 start 01 August 2025

 

Study Programme Applied Digital Life Sciences
Regulations Applicable RPO, 29 January 2008, School of Life Sciences and Facility Management Academic Regulations, 15 Dec. 2009, Annex for the Bachelor of Applied Digital Life Sciences degree programme
Module Type  
X Compulsory Module    Elective Module    Optional Module
Planned Semester 4th Semester
Module Coordinator Georg Spinner
Telephone / E-Mail +41 (0)58 934 54 43 / georg.spinner@zhaw.ch
Lecturer(s),
Speaker(s),
Associate(s)		 Georg Spinner and various internal and external lecturers
Entrance Requirements Systeme der Biologie, Organische Chemie, Grundlagen Biologie und Technik
Learning Outcomes and Competencies Technical skills:
The students are able to
  • recognize important anatomical structures, organ systems and to know their physiological and biomechanical function
  • know important pathophysiological processes and diseases of organ systems
  • acquire, process and interpret specific medical data from the human body
 
Transferable skills:
The students are able to
  • Apply concepts from chemistry and biology
  • Communicate using medical terminology
Module Content
  • Musculoskeletal system: introduction to the anatomy and biomechanical function of bones, muscles, joints etc., including an introduction to selected diseases (e.g., bone fracture). Data science on an additional topic/pathology.
  • Cardiovascular system: introduction to the anatomy and physiological function of vessels, heart, and lung, including an introduction to selected diseases (e.g., atherosclerosis). Data science on an additional topic/pathology.
  • Nervous system: introduction to neuroanatomy and -physiology, including an introduction to selected diseases (e.g., stroke). Data science on an additional topic/pathology.
  • Further advanced topics such as the immune system, endocrinology, oncology, etc., with data science on selected topics.
Follow-up Modules -
Methods of Instruction  Lecture and excursion
Digital Resources
  • Moodle
  • E-Learning
Lesson Structure / Workload  
 Contact Hours 42
 Guided Self-Study 14
 Independent Self-Study 64
 Total Workload 120
Classroom Attendance Presence is strongly recommended, but not enforced with a presence list.
Assessment
  • Coursework (30%): graded work during the semester; details will be provided at the beginning of the semester
  • Written exam at the end of the semester (70%)
If there is a low number of participants, the lecturer may change the form of a repeat examination after consultation with the head of the study programme: e.g. an oral examination can be used to replace a written one. Please report any changes to the form of examinations by e-mail to pruefungsadmin.lsfm@zhaw.ch and Cc. Head of study programme.
Language of Instruction  English
Comments Low costs due to an excursion

 

Note

Course: Human Anatomy and Pathophysiology
No.
n.BA.AD.HAP.23HS.V
Title
Human Anatomy and Pathophysiology

Note

  • No module description is available in the system for the cut-off date of 16 November 2025.