Available in 2024
Course code

HUBS1403

Units

10 units

Level

1000 level

Course handbook

Description

Provides a comprehensive introduction to aspects of human anatomy, physiology, biochemistry and evolution. Covers the concepts of molecules and their behaviour within cells, the transition from cells to tissues to organs, the control of homeostasis through the nervous and endocrine systems, movement, an introduction to genetics and drugs and their modes of action.


Availability2024 Course Timetables

Callaghan

  • Semester 1 - 2024

Ourimbah

  • Semester 1 - 2024

Singapore PSB

  • Semester 2 - 2024

Learning outcomes

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

1. To develop strategies for independent learning.

2. To develop critical reasoning skills, particularly in relation to the application of knowledge in the human biosciences.

3. To understand the structure (Anatomy), function (Physiology) and the molecular interactions (Biochemistry) of the human body.

4. To understand the structure and functions of the cell.

5. To understand the organisation levels of the body from cells, tissues, organs, systems and organism.

6. To understand the principle of homeostasis in the context of a healthy functioning human body.

7. To understand how homeostasis is achieved in terms of feedback control of bodily function.


Content

  1. Introduction to biomedical science.
  2. Structure and function of biologically important molecules.
  3. Cell structure and functions.
  4. Tissue level of organisation.
  5. Inheritance and variability.
  6. Slow control systems (Endocrine).
  7. Fast control systems (Nervous system).
  8. Motion (Muscle).

Assessment items

Quiz: Online tests

In Term Test: Mid-Semester Exam

Formal Examination: Final examination


Contact hours

Semester 1 - 2024 - Callaghan

Lectorial-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Lecture-1
  • Online 3 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s)

Semester 1 - 2024 - Ourimbah

Lectorial-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Lecture-1
  • Online 3 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s)

Semester 2 - 2024 - Singapore PSB

Lectorial-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Lecture-1
  • Online 3 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s)

Course outline

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