Physiology Essentials 100

Course aim

The aim of this course is for students to gain an understanding of human physiology that will enable them to understand the physiological dimensions of health and ill-health.

Course content

Introductory biology: characteristics and classification of living things, genetics, homeostasis. Study of body functions and structure with emphasis on changes through the lifespan: blood and fluids, the cardiovascular system and circulation, haemostasis, the muscular, nervous, endocrine, digestive, respiratory and urinary systems; metabolism and nutrition; immunity. Integrative physiology: examination of systemic function, control and interaction between systems.

Textbook(s)

Martini, FH, Nath, JL & Bartholomew, EF, Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology, Current Edition, Pearson Benjamin Cummins, San Francisco

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

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

Assessment

Examination, Group presentation, Quiz

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
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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.