Swinburne University of Technology - Melbourne Australia
Future Students - Courses
Duration
Contact Hours
Campus
Prerequisite
Corequisite
1 Semester
5 Hours per week
Hawthorn
Nil
Credit Points: 12.5 Credit Points
A unit of study in the Bachelor of Arts (Psychology and Psychophysiology), Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science (Biochemistry and Chemistry), Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Sciences), Bachelor of Science (Biosciences) , Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology), Bachelor of Science (Chemistry), Bachelor of Science (Medical Biophysics), Bachelor of Science (Medical Technology), Bachelor of Science (Psychology and Psychophysiology), Bachelor of Science (Psychology), Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology)/ Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Engineering (Biomedical Engineering) and Bachelor of Engineering (Electronics and Computer Systems)/ Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Sciences) programs.
To provide a basis for understanding of human physiology.
Lectures and Laboratory Work.
Laboratory work (including active participation in practical classes and online quizzes) (25-35%), one report) (5%), online review quizzes (25-35%), Examination (40-50%).
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.
Martini, FH, Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology, 5th edn, New Jersey, Prentice Hall, 2001.
