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HHSC137 Human Health Science 2

Updated: 11 February 2010
Credit Points 6
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study
Armidale Semester 2 On Campus
Online level Level C - Internet access required
Intensive School(s) None
Supervised Exam There is a UNE Supervised Examination held at the end of the teaching period in which you are enrolled.
Pre-requisites None
Co-requisites None
Restrictions STME137
Notes

only available to repeating students in 2009

Combined Units None
Coordinator(s) Gemma O'Brien (gobrien@une.edu.au)
Unit Description

This unit, which assumes a sound knowledge and understanding of topics dealt with in HHSC136, focuses on body structures and functions, and certain other factors, which play key roles in the survival of the human organism, and the continuation of human life. Areas covered include the endocrine and reproductive systems, human heredity, prenatal development, basic microbiology relating to health and disease, and fundamentals of pharmacology. These are taught in approximately 50 hours of classes (lectures and practical activities) over 10 weeks, and assessed on the basis of an assignment, examination and practical activities reports.

Prescribed Material
Mandatory
Shrink Wrapped Package(s):

Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material

Human Anatomy and Physiology
ISBN: 9780321559111
Marieb, E.N. and others, Pearson Benjamin Cumming 7th ed. 2008
Note: Package includes: Interactive Physiology CD-ROM; A Brief Atlas of the Human Body; and MyA&P Access Kit (web access card)
Text refers to: Semester 2 , On Campus
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 refers to: Semester 2 , On Campus
Disclaimer Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period.
   

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