303149 (v.2) Human Biology 131


 

Area:School of Biomedical Science
Credits:12.5
Contact Hours:5.0
Laboratory:2 x 3 Hours Weekly
Anti Requisite(s):1643 (v.6) Human Biology 133 or any previous version
6933 (v.5) Human Biology 135 or any previous version
Co Requisite(s):9930 (v.4) Anatomy 151 or any previous version
Syllabus:Introduction to the study of human biology, concepts of life and death, the human biology toolkit, cellular structural organistion and functions, protein synthesis, cell membrane dynamics, genetic control of cell functions, mitosis, basic anthropometrics, dealing with data, functional significance of arrangement of body tissues, nervous impulses generation and transmission, structure, function and control of skeletal, cardiac and smooth muscle.
 
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 applied these concepts to real-life situations. Distinguished between different types of tissues and predicted their function based on structural characteristics. Identified the process in generating and transmitting a nervous impulse. Distinguished between the three types of muscle tissue based on their structure, function and control mechanisms.
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: No prescribed references.
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.
YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 1Y  
2004Bentley CampusSemester 2Y  

 

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