Human Physiology 100

Course aim

To develop an understanding of basic cell structure and function, body fluids, principles of homeostasis, cell signalling and cell division, structure and function of tissues and basic anatomy of organs, respiratory, cardiovascular, muscle, nervous and excretory systems, and manner in which physiological systems interact. To develop an understanding of basic research ethos.

Course content

Cells and cell structure; organelles; membranes (structures and channels); membrane pumps; osmosis; mitosis and meiosis; biomolecules (carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, enzymes, nucleic acids); cellular receptors; chemical messengers; tissues (epithelial, connective, muscle and nervous); basic anatomy of organs (heart, blood vessels, lymphatic system, lungs, kidney, brain, gut, liver, pancreas) and glands (adrenals, gonads, pituitary). Quantitative and qualitative research-specific skills.

Textbook(s)

Martini, FH, Nath, JL & Bartholomew, EF 2012, Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology, 9th edn, Pearson Benjamin Cummings, San Francisco

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY EAST
Lecture	3 x 1 hour x 13 weeks
Workshop	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

Examination, Group research project , Quiz

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 8A)
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