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HBIO110 Human Biology 1

Credit Points 6
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study Online Level
Armidale Semester 1 Off Campus C - Internet access required
Armidale Semester 1 On Campus C - Internet access required
Intensive School(s)
Start Finish Attendance Notes
23 April 2010 24 April 2010 Non-Mandatory
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 HBIO100
Notes None
Combined Units None
Coordinator(s) Gudrun Dieberg (gdieberg@une.edu.au)
Unit Description

This unit provides a foundation in Human Biology. Students will develop a basic knowledge and understanding of cells, tissues, body fluids, and organ systems, and the underlying chemical and physical principles. This knowledge and understanding will be applied to the structures and functions of the cardiovascular, lymphatic, digestive, respiratory, urinary, and musculoskeletal systems. Basic anatomy and physiology will be covered, with a focus on human physiological activities in a social and psychological context. No prior knowledge of human biology is required.
Prescribed Material
Mandatory 		Text(s):

Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material

Human Biology
ISBN: 9780077280116
Mader, S.S., McGraw-Hill 11th ed. 2010
Note: 10th ed. (ISBN 9780073309347) is also acceptable
Text refers to: Semester 1 , On and Off Campus
Disclaimer Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period.
Assessment
Title Exam Length Weight Mode No. Words
Assignment 1 20%
Assessment Notes
Short answers and multiple choice questions
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-6 GA: 1, 2, 4, 6
Assignment 2 20%
Assessment Notes
Short answers and multiple choice questions
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1, 2, 5, 6 GA: 1, 2, 4, 6
Final Examination 2 hrs 60%
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-6 GA: 1, 2, 4, 6

Learning Outcomes (LO) Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
  1. describe the major components and functions of the body systems and their interrelationships;
  2. explain the importance of homeostasis, and its maintenance by feedback systems in health and disease;
  3. describe the major characteristics of biologically important molecules, especially in relation to their functions in the body and make appropriate use of basic chemical terminology;
  4. identify the major structures and functions of the cell and body tissues, and describe the movement of particles across membranes;
  5. apply this knowledge and understanding to the structures and functions of the cardiovascular, lymphatic, digestive, respiratory, urinary, and musculoskeletal systems; as well as blood, immunity and nutrition;
  6. interpret observations of body structure and functions, and physical and chemical phenomena.

Graduate Attributes (GA)
Attribute Taught Assessed Practised
1 Knowledge of a Discipline
Knowledge of the discipline is a key learning outcome. 		True True True
2 Communication Skills
Communication is taught by example, assessed and practised in assignments, exams and on-line discussions. 		True True
3 Global Perspectives
4 Information Literacy
Unit involves skills in on-line learning, literature and information technology. 		True True True
5 Life-Long Learning
Practised in all Human Biology and Physiology units. 		True
6 Problem Solving
Is an important part of class discussion and assessment. 		True True True
7 Social Responsibility
Unit includes components on social implications and ethics. 		True
8 Team Work
Ability to interact effectively with others is an important part of the unit. 		True True True
   

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