Human Physiology 1

    Unit code: RBM1518 | Study level: Undergraduate
    Credit points
    12
    (Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
    Location
    Footscray Park
    St Albans
    Prerequisites
    N/A
    Overview
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    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:

    1. Describe the fundamental structure, functions and interactions of the musculoskeletal, nervous, endocrine, immune and integumentary systems in the human body;
    2. Explain how the body systems act and interact to maintain a constant internal environment (homeostasis);
    3. 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: 30%
    Three (3) Topic Tests
    Assessment type: Exercise
    |
    Grade: 30%
    Guided inquiry worksheets (3x10% each)

    Required reading

    Human Physiology: From cells to systems
    Sherwood, L. (2015)| Boston, MA: Cengage Learning

    As part of a course

    This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

    Bachelor of Applied Movement Sciences/Master of Physiotherapy
    HCPT | Bachelor degree | Duration: 4.5 years
    Bachelor of Biomedical Science
    HBBS | Bachelor degree | Duration: 3 years
    Bachelor of Biomedical and Exercise Science
    HBES | Bachelor degree | Duration: 3 years
    Bachelor of Biomedicine
    HBBM | Bachelor degree | Duration: 3 years
    Bachelor of Human Nutrition
    HBNT | Bachelor degree | Duration: 3 years
    Bachelor of Nutritional Science/Master of Dietetics
    HCND | Bachelor degree | Duration: 4.5 years
    Undergraduate Certificate in Diet and Health
    HUDH | Undergraduate certificate | Duration: 0.5 years

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