Human Health

Course aim

To provide students with a knowledge of basic chemical principals, human anatomy, physiology and nutrition and the relationship of these to human activity.

Course content

Basic chemical principles; structure and function of biological molecules; the cell and its function; skeletal muscle structure, neuromuscular transmission, excitation-contraction coupling; general human biology; structure and function of body tissues. Structural components of respiration; applied and functional anatomy of the limbs with emphasis on the musculoskeletal, respiratory and nervous systems; effects of activity and inactivity, basic nutrition.

Textbook(s)

Marieb, E 2012, Essentials of human anatomy and physiology, 10th edn, Benjamin Cummings

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY EAST
Lecture	1 hour x 13 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 13 weeks
EXTERNAL, CITY EAST, DISTANCE EDUCATION
External (Online delivery)	N/A x 13 weeks
INTERNAL, WHYALLA
Lecture	1 hour x 13 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 13 weeks
INTERNAL, MT GAMBIER
Lecture	1 hour x 13 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 13 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Online Quiz 1, Online quiz 2, Report - Health and Society

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.