HBS109 - Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology

Unit details

Year

2025 unit information

Enrolment modes:

Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), Community Based Delivery (CBD)*, Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Warrnambool, Online
Trimester 2: Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong)
Trimester 3: Online

Credit point(s):1
EFTSL value:0.125
Unit Chair:Trimester 1: Spencer Roberts
Trimester 2: Craig Wright
Trimester 3: Craig Wright
Campus contact:

Trimester 1
Burwood (Melbourne): Spencer Roberts
Waurn Ponds (Geelong) and Warrnambool: Craig Wright

Trimester 2
Burwood (Melbourne): Spencer Roberts

Prerequisite:

Nil

Corequisite:Nil
Incompatible with:

EEH103

Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - on-campus unit enrolment:

1 x 2 hour Introductory online lecture in weeks 1, 2 and 3 only
1 x online module per week
1 x 90 minutes seminar per week
4 x 2 hour practical experiences (laboratory) per trimester

Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - online unit enrolment:

1 x 2 hour Introductory online lecture in weeks 1, 2 and 3 only
1 x online module per week
1 x 90 minute online seminar per week
4 x 2 hour online seminars per trimester in weeks 4, 6, 8 and 10

Typical study commitment:

Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit.

This will include educator guided online learning activities within the unit site.

Note:

*National Indigenous Knowledges, Education, Research and Innovation (NIKERI) Institute students only

Content

This interdisciplinary unit provides an overview of the basic sciences of human anatomy and physiology, exploring issues of relevance to the health sciences. Specific topics to be addressed will include: organisation of the human body, outlining anatomical terms, chemical and structural bases of cell function, body tissues including integument, homeostasis and physiological control via neural and hormonal mechanisms that maintain a constant internal environment. Support and movement through an understanding of the musculo-skeletal system, and maintenance of key systems, including cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, urinary and immune systems.

Learning Outcomes

ULO These are the Unit Learning Outcomes (ULOs) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: Alignment to Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes (GLOs)

ULO1

Demonstrate knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities

ULO2

Use the appropriate vocabulary and terminology to communicate information related to anatomical structures and physiological functions of human body systems.

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities
GLO2: Communication
GLO6: Self-management

ULO3

Employ knowledge of homeostasis and feedback loops in the regulation of human body systems.

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities
GLO4: Critical thinking

ULO4

Apply knowledge of human anatomy and physiology to explain authentic case studies.

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities
GLO2: Communication
GLO3: Digital literacy
GLO4: Critical thinking

ULO5

Analyse and interpret physiological responses related to human body systems.

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities
GLO5: Problem solving

Assessment

Assessment description Student output Grading and weighting
(% total mark for unit)
Indicative due week
Assessment 1: Study skills and scientific communication assignment Written - approximately 500 words 15%
  • Week 4
Assessment 2: Homeostasis assignment Written - approximately 800 words 20%
  • Week 7
Assessment 3: Case Study assignment Written - approximately 1600 words 35%
  • Week 11
Assessment 4: Examination 90 minutes 30%
  • End-of-unit assessment period

The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.

Learning resource

The texts and reading list for HBS109 can be found via the University Library.

Note: Select the relevant trimester reading list. Please note that a future teaching period's reading list may not be available until a month prior to the start of that teaching period so you may wish to use the relevant trimester's prior year reading list as a guide only.

Unit Fee Information

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