HBS109 - Human Structure and Function
Unit details
Year | 2014 unit information |
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Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), CBD, Warrnambool, Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Cloud (online) Trimester 2: Burwood (Melbourne), CBD Trimester 3: Cloud (online) |
Credit point(s): | 1 |
EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
Unit chair: | Trimester 1: L Liberts Trimester 2: T Castricum Trimester 3: A Silk |
Contact hours: | 3 x 1 hour classes per week, 4 x 2 hour practicals per trimester and 4 x 1 hour seminars per trimester |
Note:You will need to access substantial learning resources and experiences in CloudDeakin (Deakin’s online learning environment). Compliance with the Standards in computing, connectivity and student capability are a condition on your enrolment. |
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.
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** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
$1076 | $1076 | $3750 | $3503 |
* Rate for all CSP students, except for those who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
** Rate for CSP students who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.