Program Overview
Unit of Study BIO71002 - Human Physiology I
Unit Snapshot
- Unit type: UG Coursework Unit
- Credit points: 12
- AQF level: 7
- Level of learning: Introductory
- Former School/College: Former School of Health and Human Sciences
- Anti-requisites: BIO00307 - Human Physiology
- Enrolment information: N/A
Unit Description
Examines normal physiological function at the cellular level, endocrine system and nervous system physiology, and homeostatic control pathways. Develops essential key understandings of the basic control mechanisms of normal body function that will then be applied to understanding the physiological functions of the various body systems studied in Human Physiology II.
Unit Content
This is the first of two Human Physiology units which must be studied sequentially. This unit covers:
- Introduction and Cell Structure
- Chemistry Atoms, Molecules, Biomolecules
- Protein Interactions / Solutions
- Functional Compartments / Protein Synthesis
- Energy and Cellular Metabolism
- Membrane Dynamics
- Communication and Signal Pathways
- Endocrine System Physiology
- Nervous System Physiology
- Synaptic Transmission
- Central Nervous System / Peripheral Nervous System Efferent Pathways
- Sensory Physiology
Availabilities
Location | Domestic | International
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Coffs Harbour | Session1,2 | Session1,2
Gold Coast | Session1,2 | Session1,2
Lismore | Session1,2 | Session1,2
Learning Outcomes and Graduate Attributes
Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.
On completion of this unit, students should be able to:
- explain the basic chemical and physiological processes that operate at the cellular level in order to maintain normal cell function
- describe the functional components of signal transduction and homeostatic control pathways
- identify and explain the mechanisms underlying the normal function of the endocrine and nervous systems.
Prescribed Learning Resources
Session 1
Prescribed Texts: Prescribed text information is not currently available.
Session 2
Prescribed Texts: No prescribed texts.
Prescribed Learning Resources may change in future Teaching Periods.
Graduate Attributes
- GA1: Intellectual rigour - A commitment to excellence in all scholarly and intellectual activities, including critical judgement.
- GA2: Creativity - An ability to develop creative and effective responses to intellectual, professional and social challenges.
- GA3: Ethical practice - A commitment to sustainability and high ethical standards in social and professional practices.
- GA4: Knowledge of a discipline - Command of a discipline to enable a smooth transition and contribution to professional and community settings.
- GA5: Lifelong learning - The ability to be responsive to change, to be inquiring and reflective in practice, through information literacy and autonomous, self-managed learning.
- GA6: Communication and social skills - The ability to communicate and collaborate with individuals, and within teams, in professional and community settings.
- GA7: Cultural competence - An ability to engage with diverse cultural and Indigenous perspectives in both global and local settings.