ADVANCED SYSTEMS PHYSIOLOGY B

HBS204

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this fully online subject you gain knowledge in systems physiology, which includes the endocrine system, gastrointestinal system, respiratory system and renal system. The detailed online resources will be supported by interactive online sessions and complemented by enquiry-based activities.

School: Life Sciences (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Caroline Taylor

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: No

Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: 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: PAM2HP2 OR PAM2HP1

Equivalent subjects: HBS2PTB

Quota Management Strategy: N/A

Quota-conditions or rules: N/A

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.

Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Learning resources

Silverthorn, Human Physiology: An Integrated Approach

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Prescribed

Author: Dee Unglaub Silverthorn

Year: 2016

Edition/Volume: 7ed

Publisher: Pearson

ISBN: N/A

Chapter/article title: N/A

Chapter/issue: N/A

URL: N/A

Other description: N/A

Source location: N/A

Career Ready

Career-focused: No

Work-based learning: No

Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A

Entire subject or partial subject: N/A

Total hours/days required: N/A

Location of WBL activity (region): N/A

WBL addtional requirements: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing
DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Explain basic physiological principles relating to the nervous system, muscular system and cardiovascular system.
02. Use experimentally obtained physiological data with knowledge of the physiological principles of the nervous, muscular and cardiovascular systems to solve problems presented in case study scenarios.
03. Effectively and professionally communicate physiological principles relating to the nervous, muscular and cardiovascular systems including related experimental observations and the conclusions drawn from them.

On-Line, 2020, OUA study period 1, Online

Overview

Online enrolment: No

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Caroline Taylor

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Six 1.00 hour lecture other recurrence on weekdays from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Online synchronous sessions, will be run by an academic and work as a live review session for students.

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 120.00 hours unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Consists of various online videos and resources for students to watch, review and participate throughout the study period.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

Three Case Study Assignments (1500 words total)

N/AN/AN/ANo40SILO1, SILO2, SILO3

Analytical and Scientific Communication Skills Assignment (1400 words)

N/AN/AN/ANo30SILO1, SILO2, SILO3

2 x 45 min MCQ/short answer test (1500 word equivalent)

N/AN/AN/ANo30SILO1, SILO2

On-Line, 2020, OUA study period 3, Online

Overview

Online enrolment: No

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Caroline Taylor

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 36 - 48
Six 1.00 hour lecture other recurrence on weekdays from week 36 to week 48 and delivered via online.
Online synchronous sessions, will be run by an academic and work as a live review session for students.

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 36 - 48
One 120.00 hours unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend from week 36 to week 48 and delivered via online.
Consists of various online videos and resources for students to watch, review and participate throughout the study period.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

Three Case Study Assignments (1500 words total)

N/AN/AN/ANo40SILO1, SILO2, SILO3

Analytical and Scientific Communication Skills Assignment (1400 words)

N/AN/AN/ANo30SILO1, SILO2, SILO3

2 x 45 min MCQ/short answer test (1500 word equivalent)

N/AN/AN/ANo30SILO1, SILO2