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Human Structure and Function (BIOM20002)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 25Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Semester 2
Subject Coordinators
Dr Michelle Rank and Dr Yossi Rathner
biom-20002@unimelb.edu.au
Administrative Coordination
Overview
Availability | Semester 2 - Dual-Delivery |
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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 the subject, students should demonstrate:
- An understanding of normal structure and function of the human body
- An understanding of the general principles of human anatomy
- An understanding of the concept of whole of body homeostasis and identify the key mechanisms of organ systems that maintain it
- An understanding of the 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
All of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
BIOL10002 | Biomolecules and Cells | Semester 1 (Online) |
12.5 |
CHEM10006 | Chemistry for Biomedicine |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
AND
One of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
BIOM10002 | Exploring Biomedicine | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
BIOL10003 Genes and Environment
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ANAT20006 | Principles of Human Structure |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
PHYS20008 | Human Physiology |
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Online)
|
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
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Mid-Semester Test (MST)
| From Week 5 to Week 6 | 10% |
5 Progressive Learning Tasks
| After each 'systems topic' (weeks 4, 6, 9, 11, and week 1 of the examination period) | 20% |
Written Physiology Lab Report
| Week 9 | 15% |
Written Anatomy Prac-Station 'Flag-Test'
| Week 11 | 15% |
Exam
| During the examination period | 40% |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Michelle Rank Coordinator Yossi Rathner Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 6 hours of lectures per week, 2 hours of CAL workshops per week, 4x 2hr Anatomy practicals and 1 x 3hr Physiology practical per semester Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 26 July 2021 to 24 October 2021 Last self-enrol date 6 August 2021 Census date 31 August 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 24 September 2021 Assessment period ends 19 November 2021 Semester 2 contact information
Subject Coordinators
Dr Michelle Rank and Dr Yossi Rathner
biom-20002@unimelb.edu.auAdministrative Coordination
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Eizenberg, N., C. Briggs, C. Adams & G. Ahern. General Anatomy: Principles and Applications.
Sydney: McGraw-Hill, 2007.
Principles Of Human Anatomy And Physiology 2nd Asia-Pacific Edition Gerard J Tortora - Wiley Direct
- 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
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Bachelor of Biomedicine Major Zoology
Last updated: 3 November 2022