Human Structure and Function

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2015:

340hrs

Prerequisites:

None

None

Non allowed subjects:

The subject introduces students to the organisation and function of the human body. General principles of anatomy, basic embryology and the characteristics of the major tissues and organs are covered. The concept of homeostasis, neural and humoral control systems and aspects of oxygen transport, digestion and metabolism, acid-base and fluid balance and temperature regulation are studied. Foundations of pharmacology, receptor-ligand interactions and principles of drug action are covered.

Upon completion of this subject, students should have an understanding of normal structure and function of the human body, the general principles of anatomy, the concept of homeostasis and the operation of the key organ systems that maintain it, and basic principles of pharmacology and drug action.

• Written laboratory report (1000 words, 10%);
• Two tests during semester (20% total, 10% each); and
• Two 2-hr end of semester exams (70% total, 35% each)

Eizenberg, N., C. Briggs, C. Adams & G. Ahern. General Anatomy: Principles and Applications.

Sydney: McGraw-Hill, 2007.

Silverthorn, D.U. Human Physiology: An Integrated Approach. San Francisco: Pearson, 6 th Ed. 2013.

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

Upon completion of this unit, students should have developed:

• analytical and problem-solving skills
• oral and written communication skills
• collaborative learning in practicals and computer-aided workshops
• skills in observation, interpretation, critical analysis and report writing
• capacity to integrate knowledge from multiple sources

This subject is only available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Biomedicine.
Students are expected to have regular access to an internet-enabled computer.
Students are expected to be familiar with word processing, data management and graphical software packages and to be competent in electronic search techniques.
This subject is not available for incoming exchange or as cross institutional study.

B-BMED students who fail this subject with a mark of 45-49%, who do not fail any other subjects in the same semester may be eligible for a progression supplementary exam for this subject in line with the Assessment Procedure (point 15). Students will be contacted via email by the University Results final release date if they are eligible.