HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY THEORY B
HBS2PTB
2020
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-ordinatorCaroline Taylor
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 or LZCHS or HZNDP or HZHSDP or 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 or SZSS or SBMD and must have passed BIO1MGC: or must be admitted in to LWLBM (Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Biomedicine) course.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects PAM2HP1 and PAM2HP2.
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 Unsuccessful students will be withdrawn from the subject and notified via e-mail by the end of the year.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. Work independently and collaboratively to critically evaluate information and develop well-reasoned physiological explanations of real world case studies.
- 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, 2020, Week 36-49, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorCaroline Taylor
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online Class
Week:
36
-
49
One 120.0 hours unscheduled online class per study period
on any day including weekend
from week 36 to week 49
and delivered via online.
"Consists of various online videos and resources for students to watch, review and participate throughout the study period."
Lecture
Week:
36
-
49
Six 1.0 hours lecture other recurrence
on weekdays
from week 36 to week 49
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* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two group case-study report assignments (320-words equivalent per student, total 640-word equiv.) | (15% each, weeks 6 and 12) | 30 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Two short answer question tests (total 800-words equivalent each, total 1,600-words equiv.) | 20 | 01, 02 | |
| Weekly individual MCQ test (weeks 1-5 and 7-11) (total 1,000-words equivalent per student) | 20 | 01 | |
| Two (weeks 6 and 12) (total 1,000-words equivalent per student) | 30 | 01, 02 |