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: 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):

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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