Non-award CUR-UNR06-2020

Introduction to Health Sciences

Explore the human body to see what it’s made of and how it works. Examine anatomy and physiology, from the macro musculoskeletal level all the way down to cell biology. Dive into scientific literature and draw on it to explain the body’s systems.

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Duration

13 weeks

Study method

100% online

Available loans

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Assessments

Subjects may require attendance

Prior study

Not required

Study terms

26 Aug 2019
02 Mar 2020
31 Aug 2020

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University ranking

2020

Subject details

What you'll learn

At the completion of this subject students will be able to:

describe the structure and function of major body systems; explain how each system works and its relationship to health and wellness
demonstrate knowledge of the body's systems and explain how they interact and contribute to homeostasis within the body
demonstrate knowledge of basic scientific concepts applied to the human body including chemistry and physics
demonstrate ability to locate read, summarise and correctly reference scientific literature in written tasks.

Topics covered

- Terminology, language and foundations
- The skeleton, joints and movement
- Bone anatomy and physiology
- Muscle types and contractions
- Muscles on the human body
- The Cardiovascular System
- The Respiratory System
- Cells and Scientific concepts
- Cell Types and Transport
- Digestive System and Metabolism
- Nervous System and Homeostasis
- Endocrine System
Study resources
- Instructional methods
  - Audio/Video conferencing
  - Blog
  - Discussion forum/Discussion Board
  - Embedded Multimedia
  - Glossary
  - Online Quizzes/Tests
  - Online assignment submission
  - Podcasting/Lecture capture
  - Web links

Entry requirements

No eligibility requirements

Special requirements

EquipmentDetails - Audio/Visual equipment

Description

An overview of the structure and function of human anatomy and physiology with an emphasis on musculo-skeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, nervous, digestive, endocrine and immune systems. Human cell biology and homeostasis will also be investigated.

Please Note: This subject cannot be used as credit towards a university degree. However, it is designed to enable students to qualify for entry to an undergraduate degree.

Please Note: If it’s your first time studying a Curtin University subject you’ll need to complete their compulsory ‘Academic Integrity Program’. It only takes two hours to complete online, and provides you with vital information about studying with Curtin University. The Academic Integrity Program is compulsory, so if it’s not completed your subject grades will be withheld.

Find out more about the Academic Integrity module.

Assessments

Written Assessment (40%)
Final Invigilated Exam (50%)
Online E-Test (10%)

Textbooks

Current study term (25 Aug 19 to 24 Nov 19)

Textbooks are not required.

Next study term (01 Mar 20 to 31 May 20)

Textbook information is pending.

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undergraduate CUR-UNR-DEG-2020

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