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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 will be able to:
- integrate and apply key concepts of anatomy, physiology and pharmacology to describe the normal structure and function of the human body;
- apply knowledge of the general principles of human anatomy;
- apply the theory of homeostasis to explain body function with a particular focus on the key mechanisms of organ systems that maintain it;
- describe the basic principles of pharmacology and drug action; and
- collaboratively apply knowledge to explain and communicate scientific observations.
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: 7 February 2023
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
All of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
BIOL10002 | Biomolecules and Cells | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CHEM10006 | Chemistry for Biomedicine |
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
AND
One of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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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 (Dual-Delivery - 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: 7 February 2023
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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5 Progressive Learning Tasks (4% each)
| After each topic block | 20% |
Mid-Semester Test (MST)
| From Week 5 to Week 6 | 15% |
Written Physiology Lab Report
| Week 9 | 10% |
Anatomy practical test
| From Week 10 to Week 12 | 15% |
Exam
| During the examination period | 40% |
Last updated: 7 February 2023
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 25 July 2022 to 23 October 2022 Last self-enrol date 5 August 2022 Census date 31 August 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 23 September 2022 Assessment period ends 18 November 2022 Semester 2 contact information
Subject Coordinators
Dr Michelle Rank and Dr Yossi Rathner
biom-20002@unimelb.edu.auAdministrative Coordination
Last updated: 7 February 2023
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: 7 February 2023