HBS2PTB
HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY THEORY B
HBS2PTB
2016
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. Content is divided into three modules and delivered via live interactive lectures and online resources linked to the student learning management system (LMS). Content will be supported by a comprehensive tutorial/workshop case study program.
SchoolSchool of Life Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorStuart McDonald
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites If student in one of [HBHS BHealth Sci, HZHSB Health Sci/Bus, HZHSID Health Sci/Intl Dev, AZAHS Arts/Health Sci, HBHN Human Nutr, HZNDP Applied Sci/Master of Dietetic Practice, HZHSDP Health Sci/ Master of Dietetic Practice] then must have passed HBS1HBA & HBS1HBB. If student from SBMS BBiomedical Sci then must have passed BIO1OF (prior to 2015) or BIO1MGC (2015 onwards). All other students require coordinator's apporval for admission into the quota.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions BHealth Sci students need to achieve a minimum of 60C in both HBS1HBA and HBS1HBB. BHealth Sci will be selected on the basis of the highest average in the subjects HBS1HBA and HBS1HBB until quota is reached. All science students for whom the subject is not a core or core elective, will only be admitted if quota permits.
Learning resources
Readings
Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
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Readings | Human Physiology: An Integrated Approach (Global Edition 7th Ed) | Prescribed | Dee Unglaub Silverthorn 2015 | 7th Edition, Pearson |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Independently access and assimilate credible knowledge of basic physiological principles relating to the respiratory system, endocrine system, gastrointestinal system and renal system.
- Activities:
- Lectures, online material, workshop case studies.
- 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:
- Lectures, online material, workshop case studies.
- 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:
- Workshop case studies
- 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)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2016, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment size280
Enrolment information Available workshops with set capacities Students selected on the basis of their prerequisite performance.
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorStuart McDonald
Class requirements
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.
"Classes are interactive, enquiry based learning format"
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.
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"Refer to study guide for further details on this online material."
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
Three 1.0 hours workshop every four weeks on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Workshop MCQ assesments. Held in week's 4, 7 and 12. Please refer to study guide for further details"
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
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Three 20-minute online tests | 15 | 01, 02 | |
Three 500-word equivalent tests (in two parts - one applied multiple choice, one written) | 55 | 01, 02 | |
Three 500-word group case-study reports | 30 | 01, 02, 03 |