Human Structure and Function (BIOM20002)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 25On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
Contact information
Semester 2
Subject Coordinators
Prof David Alan Williams
d.williams@unimelb.edu.au
Dr Jenny Hayes
j.hayes@unimelb.edu.au
Administrative Coordination
Overview
| Availability | Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
The subject introduces students to the organisation and function of the human body. General principles of anatomy, basic embryology and the characteristics of the major tissues and organs are covered. The concept of homeostasis, neural and humoral control systems and aspects of oxygen transport, digestion and metabolism, acid-base and fluid balance and temperature regulation are studied. Foundations of pharmacology, receptor-ligand interactions and principles of drug action are covered.
Intended learning outcomes
Upon completion of this subject, students should have an understanding of normal structure and function of the human body, the general principles of anatomy, the concept of homeostasis and the operation of the key organ systems that maintain it, and basic principles of pharmacology and drug action.
Generic skills
Upon completion of this unit, students should have developed:
- analytical and problem-solving skills
- oral and written communication skills
- collaborative learning in practicals and computer-aided workshops
- skills in observation, interpretation, critical analysis and report writing
- capacity to integrate knowledge from multiple sources
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Prerequisites:
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIOL10002 | Biomolecules and Cells | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| BIOL10003 | Genes and Environment | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| CHEM10006 | Chemistry for Biomedicine | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Non allowed subjects:
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANAT20006 | Principles of Human Structure |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| PHYS20008 | Human Physiology |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- Written laboratory report (1000 words, 10%);
- Two tests during semester (20% total, 10% each); and
- Two 2-hr end of semester exams (70% total, 35% each)
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator David Williams Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours six x 1 hour lectures, one x 2 hour Computer-aided learning workshop (for 12 weeks) + 3 additional 2 hour sessions and one x 3 hour practical (for 7 weeks) per week Teaching period 23 July 2018 to 21 October 2018 Last self-enrol date 3 August 2018 Census date 31 August 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 21 September 2018 Assessment period ends 16 November 2018 Semester 2 contact information
Subject Coordinators
Prof David Alan Williams
d.williams@unimelb.edu.auDr Jenny Hayes
j.hayes@unimelb.edu.auAdministrative Coordination
Time commitment details
340hrs
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
- Subject notes
This subject is only available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Biomedicine.
Students are expected to have regular access to an internet-enabled computer.
Students are expected to be familiar with word processing, data management and graphical software packages and to be competent in electronic search techniques.
This subject is not available for incoming exchange or as cross institutional study.B-BMED students who fail this subject with a mark of 45-49%, who do not fail any other subjects in the same semester may be eligible for a progression supplementary exam for this subject in line with the Assessment Procedure (point 15). Students will be contacted via email by the University Results final release date if they are eligible.
- Related Handbook entries
Last updated: 3 November 2022