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 2
Location
Hawthorn
Start and end dates
29-July-2024
27-October-2024
Last self-enrolment date
11-August-2024
Census date
31-August-2024
Last withdraw without fail date
13-September-2024
Results released date
03-December-2024
Semester 1
Location
Hawthorn
Start and end dates
03-March-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
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
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
TOTAL150

Assessment

Type Task Weighting ULO's
AssignmentIndividual 40% 1,2,3,4 
ExaminationIndividual 40% 1,2,3,4 
Laboratory Tutorial QuizzesIndividual 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.