SLE211 - Principles of Physiology

Unit details

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Enrolment modes:(B, G)
Credit point(s):1
Previously coded as:

SBB211

EFTSL value:0.125
Unit chair:

J West (Trimester 1), K Venardos (Trimester 2)

Prerequisite:

One of SBB111, SLE111, HBS109, SBB132 or SLE132

Corequisite:

SLE010

Incompatible with: SBB232
Contact hours: 3 x 1 hour lectures per week, 5 x 3 hour practical classes per trimester

Note:

Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications.

Content

This unit introduces students to the basic language and concepts of physiology in relation to the function of humans. The unifying theme throughout this unit is homeostasis. Physiology is investigated as a group of interacting systems, each of which itself has a number of structural and functional levels of organisation. Topics include homeostasis and the internal environment, the nervous system, skeletal and smooth muscle physiology; and gastrointestinal, endocrine and reproductive physiology.

Assessment

Practical work (3 x 10%) 30%, mid-trimester test 20%, examination 50%

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.