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1643 (v.6) Human Biology 133


 

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.

Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases.

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.

Field of Education:

 10900 Biological Sciences (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

2  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Informational  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 1Y Y
2004Bentley CampusSemester 2Y Y
2004Bentley CampusSpecial Term 1  Y
2004Bentley CampusSpecial Term 2  Y
2004Bentley CampusSpecial Term 3  Y
2004Esperance Community CollegeSemester 1Y  
2004Great Southern TAFE AlbanySemester 2Y  
2004Kalgoorlie CampusSemester 1Y  
2004Geraldton University CentreSemester 2Y  
2004Pilbara TAFE KarrathaSemester 1Y  

Area
External
refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research.
Central
External
refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area

 
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