SLE221 - Systems Physiology
Unit details
| Year | 2015 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 2: Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong) Trimester 3: Waurn Ponds (Geelong) |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| Previously coded as: | SBB221 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit chair: | Jan West, Melissa Cameron (Trimester 3) |
| Prerequisite: | One of SLE111, HBS109, SLE132 |
| Corequisite: | SLE010 |
| Incompatible with: | Nil |
| Contact hours: | 3 hours of classes per week: (Burwood:1 x 2 hour class per week and 1 x 1 hour class per week, Geelong: 3 x 1 hour classes per week), 5 x 3 hour practical classes per trimester. |
Content
Physiology is a subfield of biology that focuses on the study of human body function, including how major processes work together at the cellular and molecular level to maintain homeostasis. Systems physiology involves learning about the organs within the various systems of the body. Although the primary focus of systems physiology is on function, frequent references are made to the anatomy of individual organs, which is important for understanding the function of the individual structures.
This unit will explore how organ systems, organs, cells and bio-molecules carryout specific functions in the human system. It will also focus on the structure and function of blood; the cardiovascular and respiratory systems; the processes involved in excretion of wastes from the body; the significance and maintenance of acid-base and fluid balance. Students will learn how individual systems work and in synchrony with each other e.g. the neural control of cardiovascular response to maintain heart rate and blood pressure. This is of particular importance when discussing disturbances that occur in normal function as a result of a physiological challenge or in disease states.
Assessment
Class test 20%, Practical test 30%, Practical discussions 10%, Examination 40%
Unit Fee Information
| Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
| $1096 | $1096 | $3863 | $3609 |
* 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.