This unit of study is designed to provide students with an introductory level understanding of the concepts related to human anatomy and physiology. The unit will focus on the major body organ systems and the interrelationship between these systems. The integration of the body organ systems will provide a basis to explore processes fundamental to health, including oxygenation, metabolism, elimination, movement, neuro-endocrine regulation, protection, and reproduction. The key physiological processes of each body organ system will be explored using the principle of homeostasis to develop a beginner's level understanding of compensatory mechanisms that may occur during alterations of physiological function and illness. This will provide students with a foundational basis with which to understand more complex physiological alterations and pathophysiology later in the degree.
Unit details and rules
Academic unit | Department of Medical Sciences |
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Credit points | 6 |
Prerequisites
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None |
Corequisites
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None |
Prohibitions
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None |
Assumed knowledge
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None |
Available to study abroad and exchange students | Yes |
Teaching staff
Coordinator | Elizabeth Machan, elizabeth.cayanan@sydney.edu.au |
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Lecturer(s) | Elizabeth Machan, elizabeth.cayanan@sydney.edu.au |
Tutor(s) | Natasha Taylor, natasha.taylor@sydney.edu.au |
Claudia Harper, char3436@sydney.edu.au | |
Isabella Orlando, isabella.orlando@sydney.edu.au | |
Elizabeth Machan, elizabeth.cayanan@sydney.edu.au |