Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

School: Medical and Health Sciences

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• Unit Title

  Human Structure and Function

• Unit Code

  SCH1134

• Year

  2016

• Enrolment Period

  1

• Version

  1

• Credit Points

  15

• Full Year Unit

  N

• Mode of Delivery

  On Campus
  Online

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Description

This unit is a broadly based, general introduction to fundamental concepts in Human Anatomy and Physiology. It examines (i) cell biology with an emphasis on macromolecules, cytoanatomy, cell bioenergetics and major tissue types, (ii) homeostasis in relation to its ubiquity and steady state system models and (iii) regulatory physiological mechanisms from the perspective of their evolution, complexity and functioning in humans.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. Describe the anatomy and physiology of cells and the basic tissue types they produce.
2. Explain the operation of biological (physiological) control systems in maintaining homeostasis within the human organism, in its environment.
3. Explain the role of the nervous and endocrine systems in the regulation and maintenance of homeostasis.

Unit Content

1. Cell biology.
2. Homeostasis.
3. Regulatory mechanisms.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures and interactive laboratory work supported by audiovisual material and computer software, totalling 4 hours per week. In the laboratory, students work in small teams to debate issues raised in lectures, to conduct experiments, and critically evaluate the findings of these experiments. Lectures make use of peer reviewed research publications on the anatomy and physiology of global communities living in diverse environments. The processes involved in developing and constructing research publications will be discussed as preparation for the in-class research essay. Discussions are also conducted via Blackboard's discussion board. The sustainable use of resources via Blackboard will be promoted throughout this unit.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

Text References

• ^ Martini, F., Nath, J. & Bartholomew, E. (2012). Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology (9th ed.). California: Pearson Education.
• Gartner, L.P. & Hiatt, J.L. (2010). Color Atlas of Histology (5th ed.). Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
• Ganong, W.F. (2005). Review of Medical Physiology (23rd ed.). New York City: McGraw-Hill Medical.
• Guyton, A.C. & Hall, J.E. (2011). Textbook of Medical Physiology (12th ed.). Philadelphia: Saunders Company.
• Marieb, E.N. & Hoehn, K. (2010). Human Anatomy and Physiology (8th ed.). Redwood City, California: Benjamin Cummings.
• Thibodeau, G.A., & Patton, K. T. (2010). Anatomy and Physiology (7th ed.). St. Louis: C.V. Mosby Elsevier.
• Tortora, G.J. & Derrickson, B. (2009). Principles of Anatomy and Physiology (12th ed.). New Jersey: John Wiley & Sons.

Journal References

• Annual Reviews of Physiology
• Journal of Comparative Physiology
• Journal of Physiology
• Nature
• Physiological Reviews
• Science
• American Journal of Physiology

^ Mandatory reference

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