Available in 2024
Course code

HUBS2507

Units

10 units

Level

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:

  1. Neurophysiology
  2. Endocrine physiology
  3. Cardiovascular physiology
  4. Respiratory physiology
  5. Metabolic and exercise physiology
  6. Gastrointestinal physiology
  7. Renal physiology
  8. Environmental physiology
  9. 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

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