Introduction to Human Physiology

Course aim

This course provides students with a broad understanding of the major physiological systems of the human body, including the structure and function of major organ systems, the relationship between cell/tissue structure and their function, and the importance of homeostasis in these processes.

Course content

This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the relationship between structure and function in the human body. This relationship will be explored by drawing on examples across the differing levels of organisation (e.g. cell, tissue, organ and organ system). Students will explore how organs and organ systems interact to maintain homeostasis. By the end of the course, students will have a strong foundation knowledge of human physiology and be able to apply this knowledge to common real-world scenarios.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY WEST
Online (Lecture recordings)	2 hours x 10 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 10 weeks
INTERNAL, MT GAMBIER
Online (Lecture recordings)	2 hours x 10 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 10 weeks
INTERNAL, WHYALLA
Online (Lecture recordings)	2 hours x 10 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 10 weeks
EXTERNAL, CITY WEST, ONLINE
Online (Lecture recordings)	2 hours x 10 weeks
Online (Learning activities)	2 hours x 10 weeks
EXTERNAL, ONLINE SCHEDULED CLASS
Online (Lecture recordings)	2 hours x 10 weeks
Tutorial (Virtual Classroom)	2 hours x 10 weeks

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

Assessment

Learning log/Journal, Presentation, Test/Quiz

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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Fee-paying program for domestic and international students
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Non-award enrolment
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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.