1643 (v.6) Human Biology 133

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Area:	School of Biomedical Science
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	4.0
Laboratory:	2 x 2 Hours Weekly
Equivalent(s):	300964 (v.3) BIO16 Structure and Function of the Body I or any previous version 302414 (v.2) Structure and Function of the Body 106 or any previous version
Syllabus:	What constitutes and is necessary for life - clinical death, cells and tissues, introduction to anatomical specimens, anatomical terminology, anthropometric data collection and analysis, basic statistics, molecular bonds, osmosis, cell respiration. Basicgenetics, cell division, protein synthesis, membrane charges and the nerve impulse. Sensory receptors and pathways, organisation and functions of the central and peripheral nervous systems, information processing, special senses. Components of the skeletal system, joints and movements, muscle structure, muscle actions in a functional context (how do they really work?), activity analysis.
Unit Outcomes:	On Successful completion of this unit students will have- Identified the characteristics and separation of life and death in the context of health professional roles. Described the effects of genes and the environment on human characteristics and explained how they exert their influence. Collected and appropriately analysed anthropometric data and interpreted it meaningfully. Described cellular processes essential to life and apply these concepts to real-life situations. Distinguished between different types of tissues and predicted their function based on structural characteristics. Identified the main sources of information for the body and explained how the nervous system functions to allow sensation and perception. Described the process of nervous transmission and factors affecting it. Distinguished between different parts of the nervous system and their functions. Explained how the body is constructed to allow planning, co-ordination and performance of movement.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References:	Dirckz, J. (2001). Stedmans Concise Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions. (fourth edition). Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins.
Unit Texts:	Marieb E.N., (2004), Human Anatomy and Physiology, 6th ed., Pearson Benjamin Cummings. Tortora G.J. and Grabowski S.R. (2003). Principles of Anatomy and Physiology. (10th ed). NY, John Wiley and Sons. Human Biology 132 Workbook. (2003). Bentley, Curtin University of Technology.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Tests and Assignment 50%, Examination 50%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y   Y 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y   Y 2004 Bentley Campus Special Term 1     Y 2004 Bentley Campus Special Term 2     Y 2004 Bentley Campus Special Term 3     Y 2004 Esperance Community College Semester 1 Y     2004 Great Southern TAFE Albany Semester 2 Y     2004 Kalgoorlie Campus Semester 1 Y     2004 Geraldton University Centre Semester 2 Y     2004 Pilbara TAFE Karratha Semester 1 Y