ORGANS AND ORGAN SYSTEMS
BIO1OOS
2017
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.
School: School of Molecular Sciences/LIMS
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Janelle Page
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 1 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: BIO1CO or BIO1OF
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: HBS1HBA
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/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 |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Demonstrate knowledge about the ultrastructural and microscopic structure of the major organ systems and their relationship to physiological function.
- Activities:
- Writing will be assessed in the examination and Histology Practical reports.
02. Describe the structure and function of the major organ systems in humans and mammals and how they maintain homeostasis.
- Activities:
- Speaking and ethical awareness will be assessed in the Practical Interviews, writing and inquiry/research will be assessed in the Essay as well as in the examination.
03. Using selected examples, describe physiological responses to different environments.
- Activities:
- Speaking and ethical awareness will be assessed in the Practical Interviews, writing and inquiry/research will be assessed in the Essay as well as in the examination.
Bendigo, 2017, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Janelle Page
Class requirements
TutorialWeek: 32 - 43
One 1.0 hours tutorial every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Delivery Method: Face to Face Or On-Line"
PracticalWeek: 32 - 43
One 3.0 hours practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Type: Face to Face Or On-Line"
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.
"Or Delivery Method: On-Line"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-hour examination | 050 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Online quizzes (500 word equivalent) | 020 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Practical reports (3) (1500 words equivalent) | 030 | 01 |
Singapore, 2017, Term L2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Jennifer Selkirk-Bell
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 12 - 16
One 30.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 12 to week 16 and delivered via face-to-face.
"30-hours of Blended Lectures or Interactive Online Activities per teaching period delivered via face-to-face or online."
PracticalWeek: 12 - 16
One 18.0 hours practical per study period on weekdays during the day from week 12 to week 16 and delivered via face-to-face.
"18-hours of Lab-Based Practical Class per teaching period delivered face-to-face or as directed online learning."
TutorialWeek: 12 - 16
One 6.0 hours tutorial per study period on weekdays during the day from week 12 to week 16 and delivered via face-to-face.
"6-hours of Tutorial or Online Quizzes per teaching period and delivered via face-to-face or online."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,000 word essay | 20 | 02, 03 | |
| 2-hour examination | 50 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| histology practical test (15minutes) | 15 | 01 | |
| practical interview and practical report | 15 | 02, 03 |
Singapore, 2017, Term L4, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Jennifer Selkirk-Bell
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 28 - 32
One 30.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 28 to week 32 and delivered via face-to-face.
"30-hours of Blended Lectures or Interactive Online Activities per teaching period delivered via face-to-face or online."
PracticalWeek: 28 - 32
One 18.0 hours practical per study period on weekdays during the day from week 28 to week 32 and delivered via face-to-face.
"18-hours of Lab-Based Practical Class per teaching period delivered face-to-face or as directed online learning."
TutorialWeek: 28 - 32
One 6.0 hours tutorial per study period on weekdays during the day from week 28 to week 32 and delivered via face-to-face.
"6-hours of Tutorial or Online Quizzes per teaching period and delivered via face-to-face or online."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,000 word essay | 20 | 02, 03 | |
| 2-hour examination | 50 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| histology practical test (15minutes) | 15 | 01 | |
| practical interview and practical report | 15 | 02, 03 |
Singapore, 2017, Term L4, Night
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Jennifer Selkirk-Bell
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 28 - 32
One 30.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays at night from week 28 to week 32 and delivered via face-to-face.
"30-hours of Blended Lectures or Interactive Online Activities per teaching period delivered via face-to-face or online."
PracticalWeek: 28 - 32
One 18.0 hours practical per study period on weekdays at night from week 28 to week 32 and delivered via face-to-face.
"18-hours of Lab-Based Practical Class per teaching period delivered face-to-face or as directed online learning."
TutorialWeek: 28 - 32
One 6.0 hours tutorial per study period on weekdays at night from week 28 to week 32 and delivered via face-to-face.
"6-hours of Tutorial or Online Quizzes per teaching period and delivered via face-to-face or online."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,000 word essay | 20 | 02, 03 | |
| 2-hour examination | 50 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| histology practical test (15minutes) | 15 | 01 | |
| practical interview and practical report | 15 | 02, 03 |