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Human Physiology (PHYS20008)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Parkville) and Online
Please refer to the return to campus page for more information on these delivery modes and students who can enrol in each mode based on their location.
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Semester 1
Subject Coordinator
Dr Charles Sevigny
Administrative Coordination
Semester 2
Subject Coordinator
Dr Charles Sevigny
Administrative Coordination
Overview
Availability | Semester 1 - Online Semester 2 - Dual-Delivery |
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Fees | Look up fees |
Physiology is an integrative study of the control of normal body function. The specialised organ systems to be studied include the nervous, cardiovascular, muscular, respiratory, kidney and digestive systems. During this subject students will learn that physiology is an experimental science with many key concepts arising from qualitative and quantitative observation and analysis of living organisms. The lectures will incorporate active interaction between students and lecturers using live polling software to answer questions during lectures.
Intended learning outcomes
Following completion of this subject, students should understand how hormonal, neural and organ systems subserve specialised body functions. Students should comprehend how the body systems act and interact to maintain a constant internal environment (homeostasis).
Generic skills
Students should develop and enhance skills related to problem solving, integration, and application of complex topics and processes.
Last updated: 22 March 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Option 1
a minimum of 12.5 credit points of Level 1 quantitative science subject (e.g. Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Psychology, Statistics)
AND
One of the following subject sets (A, B, C or D)
Set A
BIOL10004 Biology of Cells and Organisms
AND
BIOL10005 Genetics and The Evolution of Life
Set B
BIOL10004 Biology of Cells and Organisms
AND
One of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
BIOL10010 | Introductory Biology: Life's Complexity | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
BIOL10011 | Biology: Life's Complexity | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Set C
BIOL10005 Genetics and The Evolution of Life
AND
One of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
BIOL10008 | Introductory Biology: Life's Machinery |
Summer Term (Online)
Semester 1 (Online)
|
12.5 |
BIOL10009 | Biology: Life's Machinery | Semester 1 (Online) |
12.5 |
Set D
One of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
BIOL10008 | Introductory Biology: Life's Machinery |
Summer Term (Online)
Semester 1 (Online)
|
12.5 |
BIOL10009 | Biology: Life's Machinery | Semester 1 (Online) |
12.5 |
AND
One of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
BIOL10010 | Introductory Biology: Life's Complexity | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
BIOL10011 | Biology: Life's Complexity | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Option 2
Admission into the MC-SCIBIF Master of Science (Bioinformatics)
AND
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
GENE90019 | Genes Molecules and Cells | No longer available |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
BIOM20002 | Human Structure and Function | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
25 |
Exemption to enrol may be granted to Biomedicine students seeking to undertake exchange programs in semester 2 of the second year of their program.
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: 22 March 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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10 x short online revision quizzes, approx. 30-60mins each, held weekly (from week 2)
| Throughout the semester | 20% |
Mid Semester Test 1
| Mid semester | 15% |
Mid Semester Test 2
| Mid semester | 15% |
Examination
| During the examination period | 50% |
Last updated: 22 March 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1 - Online
Principal coordinator Charles Sevigny Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 3x1 hour lecture per week plus 1x1 hour optional workshop Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 1 March 2021 to 30 May 2021 Last self-enrol date 12 March 2021 Census date 31 March 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 7 May 2021 Assessment period ends 25 June 2021 Semester 1 contact information
Subject Coordinator
Dr Charles Sevigny
Administrative Coordination
- Semester 2 - Dual-Delivery
Principal coordinator Charles Sevigny Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 3x1 hour lecture per week plus 1x1 hour optional workshop Total time commitment 170 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 Coordinator
Dr Charles Sevigny
Administrative Coordination
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 22 March 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Principles Of Human Anatomy And Physiology 2nd Asia-Pacific Edition Gerard J Tortora - Wiley Direct
- Subject notes
This subject is available for science credit to students enrolled in the BSc (both pre-2008 and new degrees), BASc or a combined BSc course.
This subject is not available to Bachelor of Biomedicine students.
Students undertaking this subject will be expected to regularly access an internet-enabled computer.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Science (Bioinformatics) Informal specialisation Zoology Major Zoology Informal specialisation Science Discipline subjects - new generation B-SCI - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Design
- Bachelor of Environments
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art)
- Bachelor of Music
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 22 March 2024