Course overview
This aim of this course is to develop fundamental understanding of cellular physiology, neuromuscular physiology, and the cardiovascular and respiratory systems. Topics include the cellular basis of sensation and neural communication, the control of movement, and how the cardiovascular and respiratory systems adapt in normal conditions and during challenges such as exercise and stress. The course will develop and improve transferable skills such as conceptual understanding, critical evaluation, communication, teamwork and professional integrity.
- Nervous System and Motor Control
- Cardiovascular Physiology
- Respiratory Physiology
- Research Methods
Course learning outcomes
- Explain the function and control of the following areas of physiology:- cellular basis of neuromuscular physiology; skeletal muscle organisation and function; nervous system control of voluntary movement; the cardiovascular system and the respiratory system
- Apply knowledge of physiological systems and their control to develop understanding of select real-life health and medical situations
- Describe contemporary approaches and techniques used to advance physiological knowledge
- Work effectively as part of a group to answer physiologically relevant questions
- Gather, analyse and evaluate data relevant to physiological concepts and systems using appropriate methods
- Apply knowledge of sound experimental design (including use of controls and appropriate statistical analysis) to help answer physiological questions
Availability
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Class number 23254
Section PR01
Size 25
Available 23
Class number 23253
Section PR02
Size 25
Available 21
Class number 23252
Section PR03
Size 25
Available 20
Class number 23251
Section PR04
Size 25
Available 24
Class number 23250
Section PR05
Size 25
Available 25
Class number 23249
Section PR06
Size 25
Available 24
Class number 23248
Section PR07
Size 25
Available 14
Class number 23247
Section PR08
Size 25
Available 13
Class number 23246
Section PR09
Size 25
Available 25
Class number 23245
Section PR10
Size 25
Available 22
Class number 23258
Section WS01
Size 70
Available 31
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