HBS109 - Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
Unit details
| Year | 2026 unit information |
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| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), Community Based Delivery (CBD)*, Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Warrnambool, Online |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit Chair: | Trimester 1: Giselle Allsopp Trimester 2: Craig Wright Trimester 3: Andre Orr |
| Campus contact: | Trimester 1 Trimester 2 |
| Prerequisite: | Nil |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | EEH103 |
| Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - on-campus unit enrolment: | 1 x 2 hour Introductory online lecture in weeks 1, 2 and 3 only |
| Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - online unit enrolment: | 1 x 2 hour Introductory online lecture in weeks 1, 2 and 3 only |
| Typical study commitment: | Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. |
Note:*National Indigenous Knowledges, Education, Research and Innovation (NIKERI) Institute students only | |
Content
This interdisciplinary unit provides an overview of the basic sciences of human anatomy and physiology, exploring issues of relevance to the health sciences. Specific topics to be addressed will include: organisation of the human body, outlining anatomical terms, chemical and structural bases of cell function, body tissues including integument, homeostasis and physiological control via neural and hormonal mechanisms that maintain a constant internal environment. Support and movement through an understanding of the musculoskeletal system, and maintenance of key systems, including cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, urinary and immune systems.
Work-Integrated Learning
Work-integrated learning activities within this unit provide you with an opportunity to develop work-related skills while you study.
Learning outcomes
| ULO | These are the Unit Learning Outcomes (ULOs) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | Alignment to Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes (GLOs) |
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| ULO1 | Demonstrate knowledge of human anatomy and physiology. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO2 | Use the appropriate vocabulary and terminology to communicate information related to anatomical structures and physiological functions of human body systems. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO3 | Employ knowledge of homeostasis and feedback loops in the regulation of human body systems. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO4 | Apply knowledge of human anatomy and physiology to explain authentic case studies. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO5 | Analyse and interpret physiological responses related to human body systems. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
Assessment
| Assessment description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
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| Assessment 1: Study skills and scientific communication assignment | Written - approximately 500 words | 15% |
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| Assessment 2: Homeostasis assignment | Written - approximately 800 words | 20% |
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| Assessment 3: Case Study assignment | Written - approximately 1600 words | 35% |
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| Assessment 4: End-of-Unit Assessment | 90 minutes | 30% |
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Assessment
| Assessment Description | Student Output | Grading and Weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative Due Week |
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The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.
Learning resource
The texts and reading list for HBS109 can be found via the University Library.
Note: Select the relevant trimester reading list. Please note that a future teaching period's reading list may not be available until a month prior to the start of that teaching period so you may wish to use the relevant trimester's prior year reading list as a guide only.
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Unit Fee Information
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