10627 (v.3) Nutritional Physiology 281

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Area:	School of Public Health
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	5.0
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
Syllabus:	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.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to- Understand the role of the circulatory system in maintaining the internal environment. Describe the general structure of the circulatory system. Explain physiological processes involving the circulatory system. Identify the principles of the control systems operating to maintain homeostasis. Explain regulatory processes at the cellular level and through the nervous and endocrine systems. Explain the range of compensatory adjustments possible under various conditions.
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:	Sherwood L. (2001), Human physiology: from cells to systems. West Publishing Co, Curtin University of Technology (2002), Nutritional physiology 281/282 laboratory manual. Perth, Curtin University of Technology.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Exam 50%, Lab reports 15%, Mid-semester test 35%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y