bio1oos organs and organ systems
ORGANS AND ORGAN SYSTEMS
BIO1OOS
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students are introduced to the functional biology of organs and organ systems, focusing on human and mammalian systems. Themes include: integration and coordination of function, maintenance of homeostasis and adaptation to environmental stressors and cell ultrastructure as seen in histological sections. There is a strong practical focus in this subject to acquaint students with a variety of scientific techniques including: human and animal experimentation, computer simulation use, data analysis using statistics and graphics and ethical considerations in science.
FacultyFaculty of Science, Tech & Engineering
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorMichelle Gibson
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites BIO1CO
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects HBS1HBA
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | FSTE First Year Survival Guide (second edition) | Prescribed | Faculty of Science, Technology and Engineering | LA TROBE UNIVERSITY 2012 |
| Readings | Vander, Sherman and Luciano's Human Physiology: Mechanisms of Body Function | Prescribed | Widmaier, EP, Raff, H and Strang, KT 2011 | 12TH ED, MCGRAW HILL, NEW YORK |
| Readings | Biology | Recommended | Raven, PH, Johnson, GB, Losos, JB and Singer, SR 2011 | 9TH ED, MCGRAW-HILL PUBLISHERS, NEW YORK |
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMichelle Gibson
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Three 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
PracticalWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 hours practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| 1,000 word essay | 15 | |
| 2-hour examination | 50 | |
| histology practical write-up | 15 | |
| practical interview and practical report | 20 |
Malaysia, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMichelle Gibson
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Three 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
PracticalWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.0 hours practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| 1,000 word essay | 15 | |
| 2-hour examination | 50 | |
| histology practical write-up | 15 | |
| practical interview and practical report | 20 |
Malaysia, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMichelle Gibson
Class requirements
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
PracticalWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 hours practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Three 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| 1,000 word essay | 15 | |
| 2-hour examination | 50 | |
| histology practical write-up | 15 | |
| practical interview and practical report | 20 |