Warning! This unit contains mature content and may not be suitable for some students. Any student under the age of 16 who would like to enrol in this unit must first complete a Parental Consent Form.
Duration
13 weeks
Study method
100% Online
Available loans
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Assessments
Subjects may require attendance
Prior study
Required
The University of Notre Dame Australia is committed to delivering an excellent student experience, alongside a high standard of teaching, research, and training. As a leader in ethical education, Notre Dame aims to develop students’ critical reasoning and their ability to make ethical decisions—crucial skills to progressing their careers and leading purposeful lives. At Notre Dame, students navigate their future with an ethical education online.
Subject details
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- Central Nervous System
- Autonomic Nervous System
- Visual System
- Endocrine System
- Special Senses
- Immunology
- Male Lifecycle
- Female Lifecycle
- Conception, Pregnancy & Childbirth
- Microbiology & the microbiome
You must have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject:
Additional requirements
No additional requirements
This second course on the human body will continue the study of the structure and function of organ systems in the body during the lifecycle. Modules will cover the anatomy, histology and physiology of organ systems responsible for the internal body coordination and control (nervous and endocrine systems), the organ systems responsible for body defence (lymphatic and immune systems), and normal human development and aging. A further module covers principles of microbiology and the roles of micro-organisms in human infection.
An online learning format will include lectures, laboratory sessions, online work and workshops.
- Weekly quizzes (15%)
- Mid-semester exam (40%)
- Final exam (45%)
Current study term: 01 Aug 21 to 05 Nov 21
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