Course overview
The aim of this course is to introduce the anatomical structures and physiological functions of the human body. Students will investigate the relationships between normal structure and function in human cells, tissues and organs, and how they work together to keep us alive. Course content is divided into three modules: Cells and Tissues; Cardiovascular and Respiratory Systems; Nervous and Musculoskeletal Systems. As well as introducing students to gross anatomical structure and physiological processes, emphasis is placed on developing skills in critical analysis and communication of scientific information relevant to the study of humans. This course aligns with the Health and Biomedical Programs’ intent to provide foundational understanding of anatomical and physiological concepts.
- Cells and Tissues
- Cardiovascular and Respiratory Systems
- Nervous and Musculoskeletal Systems
Course learning outcomes
- Identify and describe the basic anatomical structures and physiological functions of major organ systems using specific anatomical and physiological language.
- Explain the fundamental biological processes of physiological systems essential for maintaining homeostasis and their limitations.
- Apply fundamental anatomical and physiological knowledge to clinical scenarios and current health topics.
- Apply scientific skills to acquire, interpret and analyse information, to contextualise and communicate scientific information.
- Respectfully contribute to a learning environment and develop skills necessary for ongoing independent and collaborative learning.
Availability
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Class number 26066
Section FR01
Size 400
Available 397
Class number 26065
Section FR02
Size 400
Available 398
Class number 30095
Section FR03
Size 400
Available 399
Class number 26074
Section PR01
Size 50
Available 50
Class number 26073
Section PR02
Size 50
Available 49
Class number 26072
Section PR04
Size 50
Available 48
Class number 26071
Section PR05
Size 50
Available 50
Class number 26070
Section PR06
Size 50
Available 50
Class number 26069
Section PR07
Size 50
Available 49
Class number 26068
Section PR08
Size 50
Available 50
Class number 26067
Section PR09
Size 50
Available 50
Class number 20753
Section PR10
Size 50
Available 48
Class number 26064
Section WS01
Size 50
Available 50
Class number 26063
Section WS02
Size 50
Available 50
Class number 26061
Section WS04
Size 50
Available 50
Class number 26059
Section WS06
Size 50
Available 50
Class number 26058
Section WS07
Size 50
Available 50
Class number 26056
Section WS09
Size 50
Available 48
Class number 23570
Section WS12
Size 50
Available 50
Class number 24814
Section WS13
Size 50
Available 48
Class number 30083
Section WS14
Size 50
Available 49
Class number 30082
Section WS15
Size 50
Available 50
Class number 30081
Section WS16
Size 50
Available 50
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Class number 57177
Section FR01
Size 350
Available 350
Class number 57182
Section PR01
Size 40
Available 40
Class number 57181
Section PR02
Size 40
Available 40
Class number 57180
Section PR03
Size 40
Available 40
Class number 57179
Section PR04
Size 40
Available 40
Class number 57178
Section PR05
Size 40
Available 40
Class number 57187
Section WS01
Size 50
Available 50
Class number 57186
Section WS02
Size 50
Available 50
Class number 57185
Section WS03
Size 50
Available 50
Class number 57184
Section WS04
Size 50
Available 50
Class number 57183
Section WS05
Size 50
Available 50
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