HSE208 - Integrated Human Physiology

Unit details

Enrolment modes:	(B, G)
Credit point(s):	1
EFTSL value:	0.125
Cohort rule:	Only available to students enrolled in H343, D394 and H355 or S323 students completing the Nutrition and Exercise Science major. Other students who would like to enrol in this unit must submit their request to ens-enquire@deakin.edu.au. Enrolment quotas apply.
Unit chair:	A Turner (B)
Prerequisite:	HBS109
Corequisite:	Must be enrolled in or have previously successfully completed HSE010
Contact hours:	5 x 1 hour tutorials per trimester, 6 x 2 hour laboratories per trimester, 2 x 1 hour lecture (B and G) per week
Note: Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications.

Content

This unit provides an overview of the concept of homeostasis and physiological control systems; integrated physiological responses to various challenges to homeostasis in humans. The experimental methods utilised to assess physiological responses in the human will also be examined.

Assessment

Written reports (2000 words) 50%, examination (2 hours) 50%, combined attendance of 75% of practical and tutorial classes – hurdle requirement

Prescribed texts

Widmaier, E. P., Raff, H. and Strang, K. T. 2011, Vander’s human physiology: The mechanisms of body function, 12th edn, McGraw Hill, New York, NY/USA.

OR
Widmaier, E. P., Raff, H. and Strang, K. T. 2014, Vander’s human physiology: The mechanisms of body function, 13th edn, McGraw Hill, New York, NY/USA.

Unit Fee Information

Student Contribution Rate*	Student Contribution Rate**	Fee rate - Domestic Students	Fee rate - International students
$1045	$1045	$3623	$3384

* 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.