Physiology Essentials 100
Course Level Undergraduate
Course Level Undergraduate
Area/Catalogue
BIOL 1051
Course Level
Undergraduate
Offered Externally
No
Course ID
105766
Unit Value
4.5
University-wide elective course
No
Course owner
School of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences
The aim of this course is for students to gain an understanding the physiological dimensions of body function in health and disease.
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.
Martini, FH, Nath, JL & Bartholomew, EF, Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology, Current Edition, Pearson Education Limited
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Component | Duration | ||
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INTERNAL, CITY EAST | |||
Tutorial | 2 hours x 6 weeks | ||
Lecture | 3 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.
Examination, Group presentation, Quiz
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.