Introduction to Human Physiology

Course aim

To provide students with strong background knowledge of the major physiological systems of the human body. This will include developing students: understanding of how the major organs function, appreciation that cell/tissue structure relates to their function, and that homeostasis is important for these processes.

Course content

The structure and function of cells and body tissues, organisation and concepts of the function of the major physiological systems of the human body and how they interact to maintain homeostasis.

Textbook(s)

Martini, F, Bartholomew, EF & Ober, WC 2020, Essentials of anatomy & physiology, 8th edition, Pearson/Benjamin Cummings, San Francisco; London

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY WEST
Lecture	2 hours x 13 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 13 weeks
Online (Virtual Lecture)	2 hours x 13 weeks
INTERNAL, MT GAMBIER
Lecture (Online recordings)	2 hours x 13 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 13 weeks
INTERNAL, WHYALLA
Lecture (Online recordings)	2 hours x 13 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 13 weeks
EXTERNAL, CITY WEST, ONLINE
Online (Lecture recordings)	2 hours x 13 weeks
Online (Online learning support activites)	2 hours equivalent 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

Contribution, Peer review, Presentation, Reflection, Test/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.