Introductory Physiology

Unit Code:HET102

Credit Points	Duration	Contact Hours	Campus	Prerequisite	Corequisite
12.5 Credit Points	1 Semester	5 Hours per week	Hawthorn	Nil	Nil

Related Course/s:

Aims & Objectives:

To provide a basis for understanding of human physiology.

Teaching Methods:

Lectures and Laboratory Work.

Assessment:

Laboratory work (including active participation in practical classes and online quizzes) (25-35%), one report) (5%), online review quizzes (25-35%), Examination (40-50%).

Content:

This unit of studyprovides preliminary material for medically oriented courses. Through lectures and practical exercises, theoretical and practical material forming the introductory concepts for the course are presented. These concepts are basic and will provide the student with various skills in writing, scientific method, laboratory techniques, analysis and safety.

Introductory biology, biochemistry, biophysics and physiology. These include: cellular physiology, evolution and homeostasis, physiological control systems, organ and tissue systems, bioenergetics, physiological chemistry, physical principles, introductory immunology and an overview of the physiological systems. This introductory material forms the basis for more advanced studies.

Reading Materials:

Martini, FH, Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology, 5th edn, New Jersey, Prentice Hall, 2001.