HBS109 - Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
| Year: | 2025 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), Community Based Delivery (CBD)*, Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Warrnambool, Online |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 | Campus contact: | Trimester 1 Trimester 2 |
| Prerequisite: | Nil |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | EEH103 |
| Study commitment | Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. This will include educator guided online learning activities within the unit site. |
| Scheduled learning activities - campus | 1 x 2 hour Introductory online lecture in weeks 1, 2 and 3 only |
| Scheduled learning activities - online | 1 x 2 hour Introductory online lecture in weeks 1, 2 and 3 only |
| Note: | *National Indigenous Knowledges, Education, Research and Innovation (NIKERI) Institute students only |
Content
This interdisciplinary unit provides an overview of the basic sciences of human anatomy and physiology, exploring issues of relevance to the health sciences. Specific topics to be addressed will include: organisation of the human body, outlining anatomical terms, chemical and structural bases of cell function, body tissues including integument, homeostasis and physiological control via neural and hormonal mechanisms that maintain a constant internal environment. Support and movement through an understanding of the musculo-skeletal system, and maintenance of key systems, including cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, urinary and immune systems.
Unit Fee Information
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How to apply
You can apply online for this single unit via the Deakin Applicant Portal. Enter the unit code above and follow the steps to submit your application online. Once submitted, we'll be in contact via email to confirm your place.
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