Unit details
HBS109 - Human Structure and Function
| Offered at: | (B, CBD, G, W, X) |
|---|---|
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| Offerings: | Trimester 1 (B, CBD, G, W, X), Trimester 2 (B, CBD), Trimester 3 (X only) |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit chair: | Trimester 1: L Liberts (B), Trimester 2: T Castricum (B), Trimester 3 2012-13: T Castricum (B) |
| Campus contact: | A Turner (B) |
| Contact hours: | 3 x 1 hour lectures per week, 4 x 2 hour practical classes per trimester and 4 x 1 hour tutorial classes per trimester |
| Note: Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications. | |
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, such as cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, urinary and immune systems.
Assessment
Practical class worksheets (4 x 10%) 40%, mid-trimester test (1 hour) 20%, end of trimester examination (2 hours) 40%
Unit Fee Information
| Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Student Contribution Rate*** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
| $565 | $565 | $1006 | $3450 | $3260 |
* Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2010
** Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2009
*** Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2008
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.
