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HHSC384 The Biology of Human Ageing

Credit Points 6
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study
Armidale Semester 2 Off Campus
Online level Level A - Internet access required
Intensive School(s) None
Supervised Exam None
Pre-requisites HHSC243 or equivalent; or candidature in GradDipSc
Co-requisites None
Restrictions HHSC 584
Notes None
Combined Units HHSC584 - The Biology of Human Ageing
Coordinator(s) Graham Lloyd Jones (gjones2@une.edu.au)
Unit Description

This unit explores theories of biological ageing, structural and physiological changes in the human body associated with normal ageing and their implications for lifestyle. Nutritional concerns of the aged will be studied in an optional third module, as well as the physiological factors that result in altered lifestyle impact in the elderly. HHSC 584 demands a more pathophysiological approach to the material, as well as additional topics. Only students with a nutrition background should attempt the alternate third module on nutrition and ageing.

Prescribed Material
Mandatory

Text(s):

Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material

Principles of Anatomy and Physiology
ISBN: 9780471689348
Tortora, G.J. and Derrickson, B., Wiley and Sons 11th ed. 2006
Text For: Semester 2; Off Campus
Biology of Human Aging
ISBN: 9780131462670
Spence, A.P., Prentice Hall 2nd ed.
Note: Or the Arking book
Text For: Semester 2; Off Campus
The Biology of Aging - Observations and Principles
ISBN: 9780195167399
Arking, R., Oxford University Press 3rd ed.
Note: Or the Spence book
Text For: Semester 2; Off Campus
Recommended Material
Optional
None
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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