HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY THEORY B
HBS2PTB
2018
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 two 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 Students must be admitted in one of the following course codes: HBHS, LZCHS, HZNDP, HZHSDP, AZAHS or HBHN and must have passed the following subjects: [HBS1HBA or HBS101] and [HBS1HBB or HBS102] OR Students must be admitted in the following course code: SBMS, SZSS or SBMD and must have passed BIO1MGC.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Students provisionally enrol via student online by 30th November. Student online will be closed for selection following this date. Late enrolment may be considered. Priority enrolment is given to students taking the subject as a core requirement. Selection based on first year WAM and subject quota for all other students. Unsuccessful students will be withdrawn from the subject and notified via e-mail by the end of the year. Students should check their enrolment status online Students admitted into the Science Double Degree (SZSS) must be undertaking a Bachelor of Biomedical Science to undertake this subject unless Coordinator approval is received.
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills (Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2018, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment size300
Enrolment information Quota due to limited resources. Merit based quota on academic performance.
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorStuart McDonald
Class requirements
WorkShop
Week:
31
-
43
One 2.0 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"
Lecture
Week:
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.
Lecture
Week:
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."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two 500-word equivalent group case-study report assignments (250 words equiv. total per student) | (15% each, weeks 6 and 12) | 30 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Two 800-word equivalent individual extended response true/false test (10% each, weeks 6 and 12) | 20 | 01, 02 | |
| Weekly individual in workshop 100-word equivalent MCQ test (10 tests, weeks 1-5 and 7-11; 2% each) | 20 | 01, 02 | |
| Two in workshop individual 500-word equivalent end of module MCQ test (weeks 6 and 12; 15% each) | 30 | 01, 02 |