Human Body 2

Course Level Undergraduate

Year

Area/Catalogue
BIOL 1048

Course Level
Undergraduate

Offered Externally
Yes

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

Course ID
101141

Unit Value
4.5

University-wide elective course
No

Course owner
School of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences

Future Student Enquiry Current UniSA Student Enquiry

Course aim

The aim of this course is to develop a more complete understanding of the healthy human body including integrative physiology and cell biology that underpins pathophysiology.

Course content

Extension of concepts of homeostasis, regulation and integration of body systems (immune system, digestive system, nutrition and metabolism, urinary system, fluid, electrolyte and acid base balance); continuity (genetics, reproductive and cell biology), physiological development across the lifespan; types, growth and control of microorganisms and an introduction to physiological adaptations.

Textbook(s)

Marieb E 2014, Human Anatomy and Physiology, 9th edn, Cummings, New York

Lee G and Bishop P 2013, Microbiology and Infection Control for Health Professionals, 4th edn, Prentice Hall, Frenchs Forest

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY EAST
Lecture	2 hours x 9 weeks
Lecture	1 hour x 9 weeks
Practical	2 hours x 9 weeks
EXTERNAL, CITY EAST, DISTANCE EDUCATION
External (Online)	- x 9 weeks
INTERNAL, MT GAMBIER
Lecture	2 hours x 9 weeks
Lecture	1 hour x 9 weeks
Practical	2 hours x 9 weeks
INTERNAL, WHYALLA
Lecture	2 hours x 9 weeks
Lecture	1 hour x 9 weeks
Practical	2 hours x 9 weeks

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

Assessment

Examination, OSCA, Quiz

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.