Available in 2024
Course code

HUBS1406

Units

10 units

Level

1000 level

Course handbook

Description

This course provides an introduction to the anatomical, biochemical and physiological bases of health and illness. It provides an integrated approach to understanding body function, and, where possible, places the learning in the context of the nursing and midwifery professions, in order to reinforce the relevance and importance of this underpinning knowledge to the nursing and midwifery student's future study and career. The course material is structured around the National Health Priority areas of Cardiovascular Health, Diabetes, Asthma, Obesity, Cancer Control, Mental Health, Arthritis & Musculoskeletal conditions and Injury Prevention & Control. This course cannot be counted as credit for HUBS1401 Human Bioscience.


Availability2024 Course Timetables

Callaghan

  • Semester 1 - 2024

Gosford

  • Semester 1 - 2024

Manning Base Hospital

  • Semester 1 - 2024

Learning outcomes

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

1. Explain the basic chemistry underlying the maintenance of life, reproduction and homeostasis

2. Describe the basic biology of the cell and functions of its structures

3. Briefly describe the mechanisms of energy metabolism

4. List the major functions and repair methods of the major tissue types

5. Describe the role of Blood as a tissue

6. Provide an overview of the functions of the Endocrine, Nervous, Immune, Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Renal and Reproductive systems

7. Use knowledge and understanding of the basic function of these systems to interpret and solve clinical problems


Content

This course covers the basic bioscience underpinning nursing and midwifery practice, and will cover most of the body systems at an introductory level. The content is organised around the themes of the National Health priority areas, with modules covering:

The molecules of life

Cell structure and function including cell division

Tissue function and tissue repair

The vital role of blood

Control, coordination and defence of body function

Normal function of cardiovascular, respiratory, renal and reproduction systems, and how normal function is distributed and restored

 

 


Requisite

Students must be active in the

Bachelor of Midwifery [40297] or [12200] or

Bachelor of Nursing [40298] or [11725] programs to enrol in this course.

Students who have successfully completed HUBS1401 cannot enrol in this course.


Assumed knowledge

Basic chemistry and biology.


Assessment items

Quiz: Online Tests

In Term Test: Mid-Semester Exam

Formal Examination: Final exam
Compulsory Requirement: Submit assessment item - Must submit this assessment to pass the course.


Contact hours

Semester 1 - 2024 - Callaghan

Lectorial-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Lecture-1
  • Online 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
  • ZOOM
Lecture-2
  • Online 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s)
  • 2 hrs of recorded lectures

Semester 1 - 2024 - Gosford

Lectorial-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Lecture-1
  • Online 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
  • ZOOM
Lecture-2
  • Online 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s)
  • 2 hrs of recorded lectures

Semester 1 - 2024 - Manning Base Hospital

Lectorial-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Lecture-1
  • Online 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
  • ZOOM
Lecture-2
  • Online 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s)
  • 2 hrs of recorded lectures

Course outline

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