HBS202
HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY THEORY A
HBS202
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students gain knowledge in systemic physiology. The subject is divided into two modules. Module one focuses on the study of the human nervous system and skeletal muscle. Module two focuses on the human cardiovascular system and blood.
SchoolSchool of Life Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorCaroline Taylor
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Students must be admitted in one of the following course codes: HBFN, HBFNX, HOUA. Student must have passed HBS101 (or equivalent) and HBS102 (or equivalent).
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjects HBS2PTA
Special conditions This subject is offered via Open Universities Australia. La Trobe University students who wish to undertake this subject as part of a cross institutional enrolment, may do so with subject coordinator approval. Due to the nature of the subject content and online delivery enrolments will not be permitted past the published OUA enrolment date for the study period.
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Silverthorn, Human Physiology: An Integrated Approach | Prescribed | Dee Unglaub Silverthorn | Pearson, Global Edition 7ed |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Independently access and assimilate credible knowledge of basic physiological principles relating to the peripheral nervous system, muscular system and cardiovascular system.
- Activities:
- Online videos, resources and activities.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Use independently acquired credible knowledge of the physiological principles in solving given real-world physiologically based problems.
- Activities:
- Online videos, resources and activities.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Whilst working independently and collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team, complete a physiologically well-reasoned evidence based test on the outcomes of a defined case study.
- Activities:
- Online videos, resources and activities.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Subject options
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Online, 2017, OUA Study Period 3, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorCaroline Taylor
Class requirements
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 36 - 48
One 150.0 hours scheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend from week 36 to week 48 and delivered via online.
"Consists of various online videos and resources for students to watch, review and participate throughout the study period."
LectureWeek: 36 - 48
Four 1.0 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays from week 36 to week 48 and delivered via online.
"Online synchronous sessions, will be run by an academic and work as a live review session for students."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ten formative MCQ tests (1500 word equivalent total) | 030 | 01, 02 | |
| Two case study assignments (500 word equivalent each) | 030 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Two individual summative MCQ tests (800 word equivalent each) | 040 | 01, 02 |
Online, 2017, OUA Study Period 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorCaroline Taylor
Class requirements
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 150.0 hours scheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
"Consists of various online videos and resources for students to watch, review and participate throughout the study period."
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Four 1.0 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
"Online synchronous sessions, will be run by an academic and work as a live review session for students."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| ten 150-word equivalent formative MCQ tests | 30 | 01, 02 | |
| two 125-word equivalent team article submissions | 30 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| two 800-word equivalent individual summative MCQ tests | 40 | 01, 02 |