HUBS1403

Biomedical Science Part 1

10 Units 1000 Level Course

Available in 2014

Callaghan Campus Semester 1
Ourimbah Semester 1

Previously offered in 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005

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

Objectives 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. Biological Molecules and their digestion, absorption and assimilation.
3. Cell Structure and Functions.
4 .Fast Control Systems (Nervous system).
5. Motion (Muscle)
6. Slow Control Systems (Endocrine).
7. Drugs and their actions.
Replacing Course(s) Components from
HUBS1401 Human Bioscience 1A
HUBS1402 Human Bioscience 1B
HUBS1412 Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 part 1
HUBS1413 Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 part 2
HUBS1414 Anatomy & Physiology for OT part 1
HUBS1415 Anatomy & Physiology for OT part 2
Transition Not applicable
Industrial Experience 0
Assumed Knowledge None
Modes of Delivery Internal Mode
Teaching Methods Lecture
Self Directed Learning
Tutorial
Workshop
Assessment Items
Examination: Class Mini-tests held during semester
Examination: Formal End of semester examination.
Course Learning Objectives: 1-7

Students must perform satisfactorily in the final examination in order to be able to pass the course overall.
Quiz - On-line
Contact Hours Tutorial: for 1 hour(s) per Week for 12 weeks
Lecture: for 3 hour(s) per Week for 12 weeks
Timetables 2014 Course Timetables for HUBS1403