Overview
Physiology is the study of how living organisms work. It involves the functions of cells, tissues, organs and the whole organism. This unit will provide you with an overview of how the body maintains a constant environment for its cells and tissues through the integrated functions of the following physiological … For more content click the Read More button below.
Offerings
S1-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS
Requisites
Prerequisite
Rules
Enrolment Rule
Contacts
Chief Examiner(s)
Dr Renee Rogers
Unit Coordinator(s)
Professor Julia Choate
Dr Renee Rogers
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.
Explain the functions and controls of the cardiovascular, renal, respiratory, hormonal and digestive systems in the human body;
2.
Describe how the body systems integrate in order to maintain homeostasis;
3.
Plan and conduct physiology experiments and analyse and interpret the associated experimental data related to cardiovascular function, urinary excretion, respiratory function and gut motility;
4.
Communicate physiology concepts, research and data in a professional manner, using written and/or audio-visual formats as an individual and in teams.
Teaching approach
Active learning
Assessment
1 - Theme quizzes (15-minute Moodle quizzes)
2 - Theme reports (85%) and Personal and Professional Development Program (3%)
Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities
Laboratories
Lectures
Workload requirements
Workload
Learning resources
Required resources