ADVANCED SYSTEMS PHYSIOLOGY A
HBS202
2018
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students gain knowledge in systemic physiology. The subject is divided into two modules. Module one focuses on the study of the human nervous system and skeletal muscle. Module two focuses on the human cardiovascular system and blood.
School: School of Life Sciences
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Caroline Taylor
Available to Study Abroad Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG
Exchange Students: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Must be admitted in one of the following courses: HBFN, HBFNX, HOUA and must have passed HBS101 (or equivalent).
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: HBS2PTA
Special conditions: This subject is offered via Open Universities Australia. La Trobe University students can undertake this subject as part of a cross institutional enrolment under certain circumstances, and must seek approval from the Bachelor of Food and Nutrition Course Coordinator for eligibility. Due to the nature of the subject content and online delivery, enrolments are generally not permitted past the published OUA enrolment date for the study period.
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Silverthorn, Human Physiology: An Integrated Approach | Prescribed | Dee Unglaub Silverthorn | Pearson, Global Edition 7ed |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Independently access and assimilate credible knowledge of basic physiological principles relating to the peripheral nervous system, muscular system and cardiovascular system.
- Activities:
- Online videos, resources and activities.
- 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:
- Online videos, resources and activities.
- 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. Work independently and collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team to complete a physiologically well-reasoned evidence based test on the outcomes of a defined case study.
- Activities:
- Online videos, resources and activities.
- 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)
Online, 2018, OUA Study Period 3, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Caroline Taylor
Class requirements
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 35 - 47
One 150.0 hours scheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend from week 35 to week 47 and delivered via online.
"Consists of various online videos and resources for students to watch, review and participate throughout the study period."
LectureWeek: 35 - 47
Five 1.0 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays from week 35 to week 47 and delivered via online.
"Online synchronous sessions, will be run by an academic and work as a live review session for students."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ten 150-word equivalent formative MCQ tests | 30 | 01, 02 | |
| Two 500-word equivalent case study assignments | 30 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Two 800-word equivalent individual summative MCQ tests | 40 | 01, 02 |
Online, 2018, OUA Study Period 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Caroline Taylor
Class requirements
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 09 - 21
One 150.0 hours scheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend from week 09 to week 21 and delivered via online.
"Consists of various online videos and resources for students to watch, review and participate throughout the study period."
LectureWeek: 09 - 21
Four 1.0 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays from week 09 to week 21 and delivered via online.
"Online synchronous sessions, will be run by an academic and work as a live review session for students."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ten 150-word equivalent formative MCQ tests | 30 | 01, 02 | |
| Two 500-word equivalent case study assignments | 30 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Two 800-word equivalent individual summative MCQ tests | 40 | 01, 02 |