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10627 (v.3) Nutritional Physiology 281



 

Area:

School of Public Health

Contact Hours:

5.0

Credits:

25.0

Lecture:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Laboratory:

1 x 3 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

1644 (v.7) Human Biology 134 or any previous version
AND
10224 (v.2) Chemistry 132 or any previous version
Concepts of homeostasis, physiological control systems. The cell membrane as a regulatory structure, transport processes, chemical and bioelectric equilibra. Information processing in the central nervous system, motor and sensory systems. Control of thirst, hunger, appetite, body temperature. Hormonal and neuroendocrine control processes. Circadian rhythms and their effect on physiological processes. Hemodynamic principles of the circulation, pressures in the circulatory system, transport in the circulation and control of circulation.


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 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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