Availabilities:
| Location | Domestic | International |
|---|---|---|
| Coffs Harbour | Term3 | Term3 |
| Gold Coast | Term3 | Term3 |
| Lismore | Term3 | Term3 |
Unit description
Expands on the basic foundations of anatomy and physiology as outlined in Introductory Anatomy and Physiology. Provides more in-depth and relatable detail about the integration of the body systems in maintaining normal life sustaining functions. By applying theoretical knowledge to real-life situations, students will exit the unit with a sound understanding of the integrated nature of the body systems and be able to apply their knowledge as workable theory in their various fields of health.
Unit content
- The human body’s internal equilibrium and neurophysiology (Integration of cell physiology and signalling, thermodynamics, biophysics and neurophysiology)
- The art of movement and reaction (Integration Skeletal and muscle systems)
- The key endocrine responses and the miracle of life (Integration of endocrine and reproductive systems)
- The body’s pulse and vital oxygenation (Integration of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems)
- The absorption and elimination systems (Integration of Gastrointestinal and renal systems)
- The physiology of defence systems (Integration of lymphatic and immunoinflammatory system)
Learning outcomes
Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.
| On completion of this unit, students should be able to: | |
|---|---|
| 1 | explain and apply knowledge of cellular physiology to cellular processes essential to life, including membrane transport and cellular communication |
| 2 | illustrate how overall homeostasis of the human body is achieved |
| 3 | relate anatomy and physiology concepts of the individual systems to their integrated functions |
| 4 | examine physiological processes in the context of health and disease |
On completion of this unit, students should be able to:
- explain and apply knowledge of cellular physiology to cellular processes essential to life, including membrane transport and cellular communication
- illustrate how overall homeostasis of the human body is achieved
- relate anatomy and physiology concepts of the individual systems to their integrated functions
- examine physiological processes in the context of health and disease
Prescribed Learning Resources
- Betts, J Gordon, DeSaix, Peter, 2013, Anatomy and Physiology, 2013, OpenStax. ISBN: 978-1-938168-13-0.
- No prescribed resources/equipment.
Teaching and assessment
| Teaching method |
| Laboratory 2 hrs (Weekly) |
| Tutorial 2 hrs (Weekly) |
| Assessment | |
| Quiz | 30% |
| Report | 40% |
| Short written response | 30% |
| Teaching method |
| Tutorial 2 hrs (Weekly) |
| Laboratory 2 hrs (Weekly) |
| Assessment | |
| Quiz | 30% |
| Report | 40% |
| Short written response | 30% |
| Teaching method |
| Tutorial 2 hrs (Weekly) |
| Laboratory 2 hrs (Weekly) |
| Assessment | |
| Quiz | 30% |
| Report | 40% |
| Short written response | 30% |
Fee information
Domestic
Commonwealth Supported courses
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Fee paying courses
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International
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