HUBS2507
10 units
2000 level
Course handbook
Description
This course builds upon the basic human physiological concepts introduced in HUBS1403 and HUBS1404 by presenting in more depth the physiology of the major body systems and with greater emphasis on the regulatory roles of the neural and endocrine systems. Practical sessions will demonstrate and reinforce physiological concepts and extend the student's knowledge base providing students with the capacity to use research skills to address biomedical science questions of importance to world health. Areas emphasised are those that prepare students for a career in research that focuses on physiological mechanisms and also for careers in any health science discipline.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Semester 2 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Describe the physiological function and control of the major organ systems
2. Describe how these systems are integrated in the human body to maintain homeostasis
3. Use physiological measurement and analysis to demonstrate the variability in response by the human body to stimuli that disturb the homeostatic balance
4. Describe the application of animal models of physiology and their relationship to the understanding of human disease
5. Use written and/or oral skills to report on the variance in body systems
Content
This course will cover the following topics:
- Neurophysiology
- Endocrine physiology
- Cardiovascular physiology
- Respiratory physiology
- Metabolic and exercise physiology
- Gastrointestinal physiology
- Renal physiology
- Environmental physiology
- Physiological measurement
Assumed knowledge
HUBS1401 Human Bioscience or HUBS1403 Biomedical Science Part 1 and HUBS1404 Biomedical Science Part 2
Assessment items
Quiz: Lab Quiz (x5)
In Term Test: Mid Semester exam
Compulsory Requirement: Pass requirement - Must pass this assessment item to pass the course.
Formal Examination: Final Exam
Compulsory Requirement: Pass requirement - Must pass this assessment item to pass the course.
Tutorial / Laboratory Exercises: Laboratory reports (x3)
Contact hours
Semester 2 - 2024 - Callaghan
Laboratory-1
- Face to Face On Campus 3 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
- Compulsory Requirement: Students must meet the compulsory attendance requirement.
Lectorial-1
- Online 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 1 week(s)
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 2 week(s)
- Exams
Lecture-2
- Online 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s)
Course outline
Course outline not yet available.
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