Program Overview

BMS107 - Foundations of Vertebrate Form and Function

Overview

This unit is future dated with the start date of 01/07/2026.

Offerings

• MURDOCH-S2-FACE2FACE-2025-ONGOING
  • Teaching period code: Semester 2-S2
  • Location: Murdoch
  • Attendance mode: Face to Face
  • Start year: 2025
  • End year: -
  • Self enrol: Yes

Requisites

Exclusion

• EXS102
  • Human Physiology
  • 3 cp

Enrolment Rules

It is recommended that students complete BMS101 or ANS102 prior to enrolment.

Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the major functions of vertebrate body systems and the cellular mechanisms underlying those functions.
2. Apply scientific observation, interpretation and writing skills to the description of histological specimens.
3. Investigate the biophysics underlying body systems and their functions.
4. Articulate how the core principles of physiology (e.g. structure function relationships, flow down gradients) provide a framework within which to develop an integrated understanding of vertebrate body systems.

Additional Information

Unit content:

1. Core Concepts in Physiology
2. Homeostasis
3. Cells
4. Cell to Cell Communication
5. Nervous System
6. Cardiovascular System
7. Respiratory System
8. Renal System
9. Digestive System

Unit Details

• Unit version: 26
• Version start date: 01/07/2026
• Owning college: College of Environmental and Life Sciences
• Owning school: Medical, Molecular and Forensic Sciences
• Credit points: 3

Alignment with UN Sustainable Development Goals

This curriculum aligns with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals:

• Goal 4: Quality education