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HHSC233 Homeostasis - The Dynamic Balance of Health

Updated: 13 October 2011
Credit Points 6
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study
Armidale Trimester 1 Off Campus
Intensive School(s)
Start Finish Attendance Notes
15 April 2012 18 April 2012 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 STME233
Notes

basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology recommended
Combined Units None
Coordinator(s) Pierre Moens (pmoens@une.edu.au)
Unit Description

Through studies of functional aspects of various human body organ systems, students develop awareness of the dynamic balance characteristic of health. The role of homeostasis in maintenance of health is emphasised by studying the interactions of its underlying chemical, physical and physiological processes. It is assumed that students will have a sound foundation knowledge of human anatomy and physiology. Assessment includes assignments and an examination.
Prescribed Material
Mandatory 		Text(s):

Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material

Principles of Anatomy and Physiology
ISBN: 9780470565100
Tortora, G.J. and Derrickson, B., Wiley 13th ed. 2012
Text refers to: Trimester 1 , 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% approx 1000
Assessment Notes
Short answers It is mandatory to submit this assignment.
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1, 2, 3, 4 GA: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6
Short Essays 30% approx 2000
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1, 2, 3, 4 GA: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6
Final Examination 2 hrs 50%
Assessment Notes
Short essays It is mandatory to pass this component in order to pass this unit.
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1, 2, 3, 4 GA: 1, 2, 6

Learning Outcomes (LO) Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
  1. describe the major characteristics of biologically important molecules especially in relation to their functional significance in the body;
  2. discuss the interrelationships between various biologically important molecules in the major metabolic pathways;
  3. demonstrate an understanding of the concept of homeostasis, and of its importance for the maintenance and restoration of health; and
  4. describe homeostatic mechanisms which operate through a number of body systems to maintain fluid, electrolyte and acid-base balance and to regulate energy production and biosynthesis according to the body's requirements.

Graduate Attributes (GA)
Attribute Taught Assessed Practised
1 Knowledge of a Discipline
Knowledge of the discipline is a key learning outcome with specific details outlined in unit handouts and elaborated on in other information supplied with the unit material. The student will then map this knowledge onto further problem-solving tasks in assignments, where the identification of central concepts in the discipline, and the student's ability to articulate them, will be assessed. 		True True True
2 Communication Skills
Communication is taught by example, assessed and practised in assignments, examinations and on-line discussions as appropriate. Written communication skills, particularly with regard to construction and presentation of logical expositions and arguments, will be taught and assessed. 		True True True
3 Global Perspectives
Global perspective is included through readings and is most important to health science students. 		True True
4 Information Literacy
This unit involves skills in on-line learning, literature and information technology. The student will be guided in the use of on-line resources, library and internet access to recommended references, particularly in conjunction with assignment tasks. 		True True True
5 Life-Long Learning
Life-long learning is practised in all Human Biology and Physiology units. 		True
6 Problem Solving
Problem solving is an important part of on-line class discussion and is implicit in assessments. 		True True True
7 Social Responsibility
This unit includes components on social implications and ethical considerations. 		True
8 Team Work
An ability to interact effectively with others is an important part of the unit. The student will be encouraged to participate in interactive discussion with other students regarding ideas and problems addressed in the unit. Written assignment submissions must be the student's own work, but may be the outcome of group discussion. 		True True
   

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