HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY THEORY A
HBS2PTA
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students gain knowledge in systemic physiology study which includes homeostasis, the peripheral nervous system (autonomic, somatic and sensory), the muscular system, cardiovascular system and principles of endocrinology. Lectures will be supported by a comprehensive tutorial/workshop enquiry program in which students will work toward completion of integrated physiologically based case studies.
Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Johannes Schuijers
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: If student is in one of [HBHS BHealth Sci, HZHSB Health Sci/Bus, HZHSID Health Sci/Intl Dev, AZAHS Arts/Health Sci, HBHN Human Nutr] then must have passed HBS1HBA & HBS1HBB. If student is in one of [SBMC BMedicinal Chem, SBMS BBiomedical Sci, SMBE MBiomedical Eng, SWEEBE] then must have passed BIO1OF. All other students require coordinator's approval for admission into the quota.
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: BHealth Sci and BHuman Nutrition (elective only) will be selected on the basis of the highest average grade in the subjects HBS1HBA and HBS1HBB until quota is reached. All science students for whom the subject is not a core or a core elective, will only be admitted if quota permits.
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Vander's human physiology: the mechanisms of body function | Prescribed | Widmaier, E, Raff, H & Strang, K 2014 | 13TH EDN, MCGRAW-HILL, NEW YORK. |
Melbourne, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Johannes Schuijers
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 13 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 13 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Weeks 13, 18 and 22"
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours workshop other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Except for weeks 13, 18 and 22"
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Two 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"In addition to the 2 live lectures per week, there will be clicker sessions every alternate week. Students to refer to study guide schedule for details."
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
"Clicker sessions every alternate week. Students to refer to study guide schedule for details."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| three 15-minute online tests | 15 | |
| three 500-word equivalent tests | 55 | |
| three 500-word group case-study reports | 30 |