Human Physiology 1
Credit points
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
St Albans
Prerequisites
Co-requisites
(Corequisite units must be studied concurrently with this unit)
Overview
The unit introduces students to the organisation and function of the human body. Characteristics of the major tissues and organs are covered, including the integumentary, musculoskeletal, nervous, endocrine and immune systems. The importance of homeostasis and the role of the neuro-endocrine system in maintaining equilibrium within the body are emphasised as ongoing concepts.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- Describe the fundamental structure, functions and interactions of the musculoskeletal, nervous, endocrine, immune and integumentary systems in the human body;
- Explain how the body systems act and interact to maintain a constant internal environment (homeostasis);
- Demonstrate requisite skills in experimental techniques, recording and critical analysis of data and report writing.
Assessment
For Melbourne campuses
Assessment type: Exercise | Grade: 15%
In-class quizzes (lab)
Assessment type: Laboratory Work | Grade: 25%
Two lab reports (750 words each)
Assessment type: Test | Grade: 45%
Three (3) Topic Tests
Assessment type: Exercise | Grade: 15%
Guided inquiry worksheets (3x5% each)
Required reading
RECOMMENDED TEXTS: Sherwood, L. (2015) Human Physiology: From cells to systems (9th ed.) Boston, MA: Cengage Learning.
As part of a course
This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):