HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY THEORY B

HBS2PTB

2014

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject, students will gain knowledge in systemic physiology which includes the respiratory system, renal system, endocrine system and gastrointestinal system. 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: Stuart McDonald

Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG

Exchange Students: Yes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: Students enrolled in Dietetics (HZHSDP) must have previously enrolled in HBS2PAT. Other students must have enrolled in HBS2PTA

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: HBS2HPB

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Learning resources

Readings

Resource TypeTitleResource RequirementAuthor and YearPublisher
ReadingsVander's human physiology: the mechanisms of body functionPrescribedWidmaier, E, Raff, H & Strong, K 201413TH EDN, MCGRAW HILL, NEW YORK.

Melbourne, 2014, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: No

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Stuart McDonald

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
"Refer to study guide for further details on this on-line material."

LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Two 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%
Three 15-minute online tests15
Three 500-word equivilent tests55
Three 500-word group case-study reports30