Human Structure and Function (BIOM20002)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 25On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
Contact information
Semester 2
Subject Coordinators
A/Prof Michelle Rank
Dr Yossi Rathner
Dr Angelina Fong
Ms Jacinta Crawley
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 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: 19 December 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
All of
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIOL10002 | Biomolecules and Cells | No longer available | |
| CHEM10006 | Chemistry for Biomedicine | No longer available |
AND
One of
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIOM10002 | Exploring Biomedicine | No longer available |
BIOL10003 Genes and Environment
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANAT20006 | Principles of Human Structure | No longer available | |
| PHYS20008 | Human Physiology | No longer available |
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: 19 December 2024
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
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: 19 December 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Michelle Rank Coordinators Yossi Rathner, Angelina Fong, and Jacinta Crawley Mode of delivery On Campus (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 22 July 2024 to 20 October 2024 Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024 Census date 2 September 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2024 Assessment period ends 15 November 2024 Semester 2 contact information
Subject Coordinators
A/Prof Michelle Rank
Dr Yossi Rathner
Dr Angelina Fong
Ms Jacinta Crawley
Administrative Coordination
What do these dates mean
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- Your tuition fees, academic transcript and statements.
- And for Commonwealth Supported students, your:
- Student Learning Entitlement. This applies to all students enrolled in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP).
Subjects withdrawn after the census date (including up to the ‘last day to withdraw without fail’) count toward the Student Learning Entitlement.
Last updated: 19 December 2024
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
Last updated: 19 December 2024