306804 (v.1) Human Biology 139
| Area: | School of Biomedical Science |
| Credits: | 12.5 |
| Contact Hours: | 2.0 |
| Other: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
| Anti Requisite(s): | 1643 (v.6) Human Biology 133
303149 (v.2) Human Biology 131
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| Prerequisite(s): | 1754 (v.6) Cell Biology 101 or any previous version
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7713 (v.7) Health Science Communication 180 or any previous version
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| Co Requisite(s): | 1762 (v.4) Animal Biology 102 or any previous version
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302467 (v.2) Introduction to Microbiology 132 or any previous version
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| Syllabus: | What constitutes and is necessary for life - clinical death, introduction to anatomical specimens, anatomical terminology, 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 and activity analysis. |
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| 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. Identified the main sources of information used by the body and explained how the nervous system functions to provide 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. |
| 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: | Dirckz, J. ed (2001). Stedmans Concise Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions. (fourth edition). Lippinkot, Williams and Wilkins. |
| Unit Texts: | Tortora, G.J. and Grabowski, S.R., (2003). Principles of Anatomy and Physiology. (tenth edition). New York, John Wiley and Sons. (2003) Human Biology 133/139 Manual. Bently, Curtin University. |
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| Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Continuous Assessment (3 tests, 1 project) 41%, Examination 59%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Current as of: February 2, 2004
CRICOS provider code 00301J
