Key facts
UNE unit code: PSIO110
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- Trimester 1 - On Campus
- Trimester 1 - Online
- Armidale Campus
- Yes
- Yes
- Yes
- 6
Unit information
Physiology, the science of how the human body works to support life and grow, is a branch of biology with broad applications. This unit introduces you to human anatomy and physiology.
Studying this unit, you will develop a basic knowledge and understanding of cells, tissues, body fluids, organ systems, and the underlying chemical and physical principles.
You will apply this knowledge to the structures and functions of the integumentary, musculoskeletal, nervous and endocrine systems, by completing practical activities. These activities will introduce you to a range of invaluable technical laboratory skills and offer opportunities to extend your scientific thinking and teamwork abilities.
By building a knowledge base of key physiology and anatomy concepts, you will enhance your understanding of critical concepts in other units in human physiology, pathophysiology and biomedical sciences at basic and advanced levels.
Offerings
For further information about UNE's teaching periods, please go to Principal Dates.
| Teaching period | Mode/location |
|---|---|
| Trimester 1 | On Campus, Armidale Campus |
| Trimester 1 | Online |
*Offering is subject to availability
Intensive schools
| Start | Finish | Duration | Attendance | Offerings | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 April 2024 | 05 April 2024 | 3 days | Mandatory Intensive School | All offerings | The intensive school is mandatory for online students only. Students must attend the Mandatory Intensive School which is held in Armidale. |
Enrolment rules
Notes
The School of Science and Technology considers all practical / laboratory activities as essential to student learning.
Attendance and participation in all practical / laboratory classes (sessions) is mandatory - exemptions will not be granted without supporting evidence.
Please refer to the student handbook for current details on this unit.
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Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- make appropriate use of basic chemical terminology describing the major characteristics of biologically important molecules, especially in relation to their functions in the body;
- identify the major structures of the cell and its functions, including an understanding of the cell cycle and cell division;
- describe the structures of the major types of body tissues and the components and functions of body systems, emphasising homeostasis, and its maintenance by feedback systems in health and disease;
- apply this knowledge and understanding to the structures and functions of the integumentary, musculoskeletal, nervous, sensory and endocrine systems;
- develop practical and teamwork skills which will allow students to interpret observations of body structure and functions, and apply scientific principles and techniques; and
- interpret and critically evaluate scientific literature and communicate findings.
Assessment information
Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
| Title | Must Complete | Weight | Offerings | Assessment Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1 | Yes | 15% | All offerings | Literature Evaluation. It is mandatory to submit this assignment. No. Words: approx 1000 |
| Assessment 2 | Yes | 15% | All offerings | Assignment 2. Practical assignment. Short answer and multiple choice questions. It is mandatory to submit this assignment. No. Words: approx 1000 |
| Assessment 3 | Yes | 20% | All offerings | Online quizzes. Short answer and multiple choice questions. It is mandatory to submit this assignment. No. Words: approx 1000 |
| Assessment 4 | Yes | All offerings | Practicals. The School of Science and Technology considers all practical / laboratory activities as essential to student learning.Attendance and participation in all practical / laboratory classes (sessions) is mandatory - exemptions will not be granted without supporting evidence. | |
| Final Examination | Yes | 50% | All offerings | The final examination is mandatory. Note: To complete the unit, i.e. to achieve a passing grade, the student must attempt and submit all assessment tasks, obtain a minimum of 50% in the final examination, and perform at a level of 50% or above in the unit. |
Learning resources
Textbooks are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
Principles of Anatomy and Physiology: 3rd Asia-Pacific Edition
ISBN: 9780730392002
Tortora, G.J. and Derrickson, B.H. et al., Wiley Direct 3rd ed. 2021
Text refers to: All offerings
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