Advanced Systems Physiology A

About this subject

What you'll learn

• Topics covered

  • • Nervous system.
  • • Skeletal muscle.
  • • Smooth muscle.
  • • Cardiac muscle.
  • • Cardiovascular system.
  • • Blood.

• Description

  In this subject you gain knowledge in systems physiology, including the nervous system, muscle tissue, endocrinology and the gastrointestinal system. We will discuss how the nervous system controls body systems, focusing on the electrical transmission of information and how this is modulated. Our focus then shifts to muscle tissue and the mechanisms involved in skeletal muscle contraction, force generation and fatigue. You will gain a detailed understanding of the endocrine system and how it is responsible for controlling many of our bodies daily functions and metabolism. The semester concludes focusing on the gastrointestinal systems where you will gain an understanding of the mechanisms surrounding food digestion and nutrient absorption. 

  Please note: This subject was previously known as Human Physiology Theory A. 

• Assessments

  • Two Case Study Assignments (1500 words total) (40%)
  • 3 x 30 min MCQ/short answer test (1500 word equivalent) (30%)
  • Scientific Communication Skills Assignment (1400 words) (30%)

• Textbooks

  For textbook details check your university's handbook, website or learning management system (LMS).

• About La Trobe University

  The third university established in Victoria, La Trobe University has a diverse community of more than 38,000 students and staff. Its commitment to excellence in teaching and research prepares students to make a bold and positive impact in today's global community. La Trobe provides Open Universities Australia with its core tenets, entrepreneurship and sustainability.

  Learn more about La Trobe.

  Explore La Trobe courses.

  QS Ranking 2023: 20

  Times Higher Education Ranking 2023: 16

Entry requirements

Part of a degree

To enrol in this subject you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:

Core

• LAT-HUN-DEG-2023 - Bachelor of Food and Nutrition

Prior study

You must either have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject, or currently be enrolled in the following subject(s) in a prior study period; or enrol in the following subject(s) to study prior to this subject:

• LTU-HBS101-Introduction to Human Physiology

Please note that your enrolment in this subject is conditional on successful completion of these prerequisite subject(s). If you study the prerequisite subject(s) in the study period immediately prior to studying this subject, your result for the prerequisite subject(s) will not be finalised prior to the close of enrolment. In this situation, should you not complete your prerequisite subject(s) successfully you should not continue with your enrolment in this subject. If you are currently enrolled in the prerequisite subject(s) and believe you may not complete these all successfully, it is your responsibility to reschedule your study of this subject to give you time to re-attempt the prerequisite subject(s).

Others

Additional requirements

• Other requirements - This subject is available through Open Universities Australia (OUA) and the course is restricted for enrolment. Single subject enrolments for restricted subjects are not available at OUA, please see https://www.latrobe.edu.au/study/apply/pathways/single-subject-entry for further information. Students who successfully complete two from the four open enrolment subjects (HBS101, DTN101, CHM101, PHE102) may apply under the Academic Eligibility category for admission to the restricted Bachelor of Food and Nutrition. You must be enrolled in the Bachelor of Food and Nutrition to be eligible to enrol in all other non-open access subjects offered in the degree.