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303034 (v.2) Human Biology 132


 

Area:

School of Biomedical Science

Credits:

12.5

Contact Hours:

2.5

Lecture:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Other:

1 x 0.5 Hours Weekly

Tutorial:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Anti Requisite(s):

1644 (v.7) Human Biology 134 or any previous version
6934 (v.4) Human Biology 136 or any previous version

Prerequisite(s):

    1643 (v.6) Human Biology 133 or any previous version
    OR
    12931 (v.1) Pharmaceutical Biology 120
    OR
    6933 (v.5) Human Biology 135 or any previous version
    OR
    303149 (v.2) Human Biology 131 or any previous version
    OR
    9930 (v.4) Anatomy 151 or any previous version

Co Requisite(s):

8266 (v.8) OT 106 - Neuroscience or any previous version

Syllabus:

Structure and function of the blood, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory and endocrine systems.
 

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit students will have knowledge of the structure and function of the blood, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory and endocrine systems. Integrated knowledge of a select part of the anatomy and physiology of the humanbody. Described and explained human structure to function of the selected body systems so as to promote an appreciation of the normal processes of life.

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:

Jennett, S. (1989). Human Physiology. Melbourne, Churchill Livingston. Marieb, E.N. (2003). Human Anatomy and Physiology 6th ed. NY, Benjamin-Cummings Publishing Co. Moore, K.L. (1989). Before We are Born. 3rd ed. Philadelphia, USA. WB. Saunders and Company. Rhoades, R. and Pfanzer, R. (1996). Human Physiology. (3rd edition). Philadelphia, USA, Saunders Publishing College. Sherwood, L. (2001). Fundamentals of Physiology - A Human Perspective. 4th ed. St Paul, USA, West Publishing Company. Vander, A.J., Sherman, J.H. and Lucianop, D.S. (1998). Human Physiology - The Mechanisms of Body Function. 7th ed. Sydney, McGraw-Hill. Wheater, P.R., Burkitt, H.G. and Daniels, V.G. (2000). Functional Histology - A Text and Colour Atlas. 4th ed. Melbourne, Churchill Livingstone.

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:

Test 55%. Examination 45%. 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:

 Essential  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 2Y  

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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