EPBIOL259
10 units
level
Course handbook
Description
Introductory Human Bioscience introduces students to concepts of relevance to the study of undergraduate human anatomy and physiology. Topics include an introduction to anatomy and physiology (medical terminology, directional terms and body planes), homeostasis, the components and functions of cells, cellular transport mechanisms, tissues and organs, body systems, body functions and important biochemical reactions. Students will develop skills in observation, critical thinking, research and communication.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Online
- Semester 1 - 2024
Callaghan
- Semester 2 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Express scientific ideas in a logical, concise and coherent fashion.
2. Communicate scientific ideas.
3. Use scientific method in practical contexts.
4. Solve simple problems in both practical and theoretical contexts.
5. Identify and choose appropriate sources of scientific information using the library catalogue.
6. Prepare a scientific report to address a scientific question, citing the sources of information using the specified referencing format.
Content
- Introduction to the study of anatomy and physiology
- Cellular organisation I: structure and membrane transport
- Cellular organisation II: protein synthesis and mitosis
- Tissue level of organisation
- Skeletal system
- Muscular system
- Nervous system
- Endocrine system
- Cardiovascular system: blood
- Circulatory system: heart and blood vessels
- Lymphatic and immune system
- Respiratory system
- Digestive system and metabolism
Requisite
If you have successfully completed or are enrolled in EPCHEM314 or EPHLTH270 or EPHLTH370 or EPHLTH170 you cannot enrol in this course.
Assessment items
Quiz: Online Quizzes
In Term Test: Mid-Semester Test
Tutorial / Laboratory Exercises: Laboratory Report
Written Assignment: Research Assignment
Online Open Book Formal Examination: Final Examination
Contact hours
Semester 1 - 2024 - Online
Self-Directed Learning-1
- Self-Directed 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
- Self-Directed learning is equivalent to face-to-face contact hours. It involves engagement with course materials that are delivered at a time that suits you via short videos, course notes, podcasts, readings and other activities.
Tutorial-1
- Online 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Semester 2 - 2024 - Callaghan
Laboratory-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 1 week(s) starting in week 13
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Tutorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 11 week(s) starting in week 2
Course outline
- EPBIOL259 - Semester 2, 2023 (Callaghan) (PDF, 293.4 KB)
- EPBIOL259 - Semester 2, 2023 (Online) (PDF, 213.5 KB)
- EPBIOL259 - Semester 1, 2024 (Online) (PDF, 285.5 KB)
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