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Undergraduate LTU-HBS101-2021

Introduction to Human Physiology

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Your upfront cost: $0

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Duration

13 weeks

Study method

100% online

Available loans

  • HECS-HELP
  • FEE-HELP

Assessments

100% online

Prior study

Not required

Study terms

  • 30 Nov 2020
  • 01 Mar 2021
  • 31 May 2021
  • 30 Aug 2021
  • 29 Nov 2021
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The third university established in Victoria, La Trobe University has a diverse community of more than 33,000 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.

QS RANKING 2021

21

Times Higher Education Ranking 2021

13

  • 2021

Subject details

What you'll learn

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

  • relate the structural organisation of the human body to whole body function;
  • explain how cellular activity contributes to the function of organs and the body as a whole;
  • explain how a given body system contributes to homeostasis under normal conditions;
  • interpret scientific information presented as tables, graphs and diagrams and communicate using correct physiological terminology.
Topics covered
    • Introduction to the Human Body
    • Cell Structure and Function
    • Movement of Molecules
    • Nervous System
    • Homeostasis and Endocrine
    • The Heart
    • Cardiovascular System
    • Respiratory System
    • Digestion and Metabolism
    • Renal System
    • Reproductive System
    • Acid Base
Entry requirements

No eligibility requirements

Special requirements

  • OtherDetails - This subject is offered via Open Universities Australia. Late enrolments are generally not permitted past the published OUA close of application date for the study period. For students not enrolled in the prerequisite courses, you may be able to undertake these subjects with approval from your home course coordinator, please contact Ask La Trobe for assistance with this request.
Description

In this subject, you will be introduced to the anatomical organisation of the body, the basics of cell structure and function, and the major tissue types. The fundamentals of the nervous and endocrine systems will then be explored in the context of mechanisms of physiological control and homeostasis. This information will provide the foundation for the study of the major organ systems of the body which includes the respiratory, cardiovascular, renal, digestive, reproductive, skeletal muscle, and immune systems. The subject will conclude with the basics of nutrition and metabolism which integrates many of the topics covered throughout the subject. In addition, you may be offered the opportunity to engage in guided independent learning throughout the study period to extend your level of knowledge in the topic areas described above.

Please note: this subject was previously known as Human Biosciences A.

Assessments

  • 2 x online assessments (2500 word total equiv) (70%)
  • 4 x 20 min module quizzes and reflections (1400 word total equiv) (30%)
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