Course overview
To provide knowledge of the normal function of the human body and the ways in which the bodily systems integrate with each other to regulate nutrients.
Course learning outcomes
- Display an integrated knowledge and understanding of the fundamental principles of homeostasis and the maintenance of nutritional health
- Recognise and describe the main components of the endocrine, digestive, renal, cardiovascular and musculoskeletal systems and how they contribute to nutrient homeostasis
- Apply knowledge of physiological systems and their control to develop understanding of select real-life health and medical situations associated with nutrition
- Describe contemporary research approaches and techniques used to advance physiological knowledge
- Gather, analyse and evaluate data relevant to physiological concepts and systems using appropriate methods