This unit is the first of two units designed to educate allied health and health science students about the anatomical structures and physiological functions of the systems of the human body. You will be introduced to the structural and functional relationships of the integumentary, musculoskeletal and nervous systems and how they work together to maintain homeostasis. Throughout the unit, real world connections will be made with the systems addressed so that you will understand the relevance of the topics included in the unit to the health and human science disciplines. This unit will be taught using a combination of online and face-to-face classes that emphasise the use of active and collaborative learning to promote student understanding and engagement.
5 - 6 contact hours per week (lectures, tutorials, workshops and practicals), 5 - 6 hours private study per week. You will be expected to complete online pre and post work in a case based learning setting that will be followed up in face-to-face classes.
Explain the biochemical, cellular and tissue organisation that underpins the anatomical and physiological function of the human body and how it contributes to homeostasis.
Describe the neuronal mechanisms and pathways that underpin the sensory, integrative and responsive functions of the human body.
Integrate your anatomical and physiological understanding of body systems and apply this knowledge to health-based case studies.
Discuss the roles of the integumentary, skeletal and muscular systems and how they support, protect and move the body.
Interact with team-members and unit content in a thoughtful manner that facilitates the development of communication, reflection, research and problem solving skills.
Part A – instant feedback assessment task: (10%) • 10 MCQs (1%) per week • 20 minutes per week Part B – Group assessment task (1000 words maximum): 10%
