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2022 unit information
Unit delivery will be in line with the most current COVIDSafe health guidelines. We continue to tailor learning experiences for each unit to achieve the best possible mix of online and on-campus activities that successfully blend our approaches to learning, working and research. Please check your unit sites for announcements and updates.
Last updated: 4 March 2022
Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), CBD*, Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Warrnambool, Cloud (online)Trimester 2: Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong)Trimester 3: Cloud (online)
Trimester 1Burwood (Melbourne): Andrew BetikWaurn Ponds (Geelong): Craig Wright
Trimester 2Burwood (Melbourne): Spencer Roberts
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EEH103
Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit.
1 x 2 hour Introductory online class (Weeks 1-3 only)1 x online module per week1 x 90 minutes seminar per week 4 x 2 hour practical classes per trimester
1 x 2 hour Introductory online class (Weeks 1-3 only) 1 x online module per week 1 x 90 minutes online seminar per week4 x 2 hour online seminars per trimester (practical focused; weeks 4, 6, 8, 10)
*CBD refers to the National Indigenous Knowledges, Education, Research and Innovation (NIKERI) Institute; Community Based Delivery
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.
Demonstrate knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.
GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities
Use the appropriate vocabulary and terminology to communicate information related to anatomical structures and physiological functions of human body systems.
GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilitiesGLO2: CommunicationGLO6: Self-management
Employ knowledge of homeostasis and feedback loops in the regulation of human body systems.
GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilitiesGLO4: Critical thinking
Apply knowledge of human anatomy and physiology to explain authentic case studies.
GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilitiesGLO2: CommunicationGLO3: Digital literacyGLO4: Critical thinking
Analyse and interpret physiological responses related to human body systems.
GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilitiesGLO5: Problem solving
The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.
The texts and reading list for the unit can be found on the University Library via the link below: HBS109 Note: Select the relevant trimester reading list. Please note that a future teaching period's reading list may not be available until a month prior to the start of that teaching period so you may wish to use the relevant trimester's prior year reading list as a guide only.
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