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1643 (v.6) Human Biology 133


Area:

School of Biomedical Sciences

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

4.0
 
** The tuition pattern below provides details of the types of classes and their duration. This is to be used as a guide only. For more precise information please check your unit outline. **
 

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.
 
** To ensure that the most up-to-date information about unit references, texts and outcomes appears, they will be provided in your unit outline prior to commencement. **
 

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

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    
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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