Anatomy and Physiology
48 hours
One Semester or equivalent
Hawthorn, Wantirna
Available to incoming Study Abroad and Exchange students
Overview
This unit introduces students to fundamental concepts in human anatomy and physiology. It provides an introduction to anatomical structures and functions of organ systems in the human body, and examines these in normal and abnormal functioning. The unit also aims to develop basic laboratory skills and safety practices.
Requisites
Teaching periods
Location
Start and end dates
Last self-enrolment date
Census date
Last withdraw without fail date
Results released date
Semester 1
Location
Hawthorn
Start and end dates
03-March-2025
01-June-2025
01-June-2025
Last self-enrolment date
16-March-2025
Census date
31-March-2025
Last withdraw without fail date
24-April-2025
Results released date
08-July-2025
Semester 1
Location
Wantirna
Start and end dates
03-March-2025
01-June-2025
01-June-2025
Last self-enrolment date
16-March-2025
Census date
31-March-2025
Last withdraw without fail date
24-April-2025
Results released date
08-July-2025
Semester 2
Location
Hawthorn
Start and end dates
04-August-2025
02-November-2025
02-November-2025
Last self-enrolment date
17-August-2025
Census date
31-August-2025
Last withdraw without fail date
19-September-2025
Results released date
09-December-2025
Learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
- Locate and identify anatomical structures in the human body
- Differentiate between levels of organization in biological systems and apply this knowledge to anatomical and physiological concepts
- Explain the functions of organs and organ systems and their roles in normal body function
- Differentiate between normal and abnormal anatomy and physiology
Teaching methods
Hawthorn
| Type | Hours per week | Number of weeks | Total (number of hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Face to Face Contact (Phasing out) Lecture | 3.00 | 12 weeks | 36 |
| Face to Face Contact (Phasing out) Tutorial Labs | 3.00 | 4 weeks | 12 |
| Specified Learning Activities (Phasing out) Various | 3.00 | 12 weeks | 36 |
| Unspecified Learning Activities (Phasing out) Independent Learning | 5.50 | 12 weeks | 66 |
| TOTAL | 150 |
Assessment
| Type | Task | Weighting | ULO's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Individual | 40% | 1,2,3,4 |
| Examination | Individual | 40% | 1,2,3,4 |
| Laboratory Tutorial Quizzes | Individual | 20% | 1,2,3 |
Content
- Anatomy and physiology of human cells, tissues, organs and the organ systems, including the skin, skeleton, muscles, heart, lungs, circulation, renal (kidney), digestive, endocrine, reproductive, and nervous systems
- Introductions to: inheritance, development, nutrition, immunology, evolution and homeostasis.
Study resources
Reading materials
A list of reading materials and/or required textbooks will be available in the Unit Outline on Canvas.