HUBS1406
10 units
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
Course outline not yet available.
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