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HHSC146 Fundamentals of Health Science 1

Credit Points 6
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study
Armidale Semester 1 On Campus
Online level Level C - Internet access required
Intensive School(s) None
Supervised Exam June
Pre-requisites None
Co-requisites None
Restrictions HHSC 136
Notes None
Combined Units None
Coordinator(s) Gudrun Dieberg (gdieberg@une.edu.au)
Unit Description

This unit provides a foundation for studying, in subsequent units, the structures and functions of the human body, and some factors affecting these. Students will develop basic knowledge and understanding of cells, tissues, body fluids and organ systems, and underlying chemical and physical principles, and apply this to the study of the basic functional anatomy of the musculoskeletal system and to introductory microbiology. Students will also begin to develop practical and problem solving skills.

Prescribed Material
Mandatory

Text(s):

Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material

Microbiology and Infection Control for Health Professionals
ISBN: 9780733973444
Lee, G. and Bishop, P., Prentice Hall 3rd ed. 2006
Text For: Semester 1; On Campus
Human Anatomy and Physiology
ISBN: 9780805359091
Marieb, E.N. and Hoehn, K., Pearson Benjamin Cummings 7th ed. 2006
Note: Book includes CD and Access kit
Text For: Semester 1; On Campus
Recommended Material
Optional

Text(s):

Note: Reference material is held in the University Library - purchase is optional

Science in Nursing
ISBN: 9780729532600
Cree, L.A. and Rischmiller, S., Harcourt 4th ed.
Text For: Semester 1; On Campus
Disclaimer Offer of some subjects is subject to viability. Information in these unit descriptions is subject to change prior to commencement of semester.
   

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