Available in 2024
Course code

ENVS2620

Units

10 units

Level

2000 level

Course handbook

Description

Introduces to the student the basic components of biological systems and provides a background knowledge of human physiology and anatomy in relation to environmental and occupational health. Topics include animal cell structure, micro-organisms and basic biochemistry, major body systems, defence mechanisms and reproduction.


Availability2024 Course Timetables

Singapore PSB

  • Trimester 2 - 2024 (Singapore)

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course students will be able to:

1. Describe the ultra-structure of cells and outline the functions of major organelles;

2. Describe, using examples, the organisation of cells into tissues, organs and organisms;

3. Explain with examples homeostasis;

4. Outline the processes of cell respiration;

5. Describe the structures and functions of major systems in the human body concerned with intake of materials and information; transport and distribution of materials; nervous and hormonal communication; movement; breakdown and metabolism of materials; excretion, body defence and reproduction.


Content

The course covers the fundamentals of the anatomy, physiology and biochemistry of the human body as they relate to environmental and occupational health. Major topics are:
 

  • Cell structure and function and cellular organisation into tissues, organs and organisms
  • Viruses, bacteria and fungi
  • Homeostasis
  • Cellular respiration
  • Human respiratory system and breathing
  • Blood, lymph, the cardiovascular system and transport in the body
  • Endocrine and nervous systems and communication
  • Skeleto-muscular systems and movement
  • Digestion and metabolism
  • Excretion
  • Immunity and body defence
  • Reproduction

Requisite

To enrol in this course students must be active in the [11487] Bachelor of Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety.


Assessment items

Presentation: Group Presentation

In Term Test: Class Test - Progress Test

Formal Examination: Final Examination


Contact hours

Trimester 2 - 2024 (Singapore) - Singapore PSB

Integrated Learning Session-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 40 hour(s) per term
  • Contact hours are not regular or on a weekly basis, since delivery will take place on some week-ends and evenings, ie, there will be some intensive block teaching. Total face to face contact will be 40 hours.

Course outline

Course outline not yet available.