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SCH1134 Human Structure and Function
SCHOOL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
Credit Points: 15
 
Description:
This unit is a broadly based, general introduction to fundamental concepts in Human Anatomy and Physiology. It covers (i) cell biology with emphasis upon macromolecules, cytoanatomy, cell bioenergetics and major tissue types, (ii) homeostasis in relation to its ubiquity and steady state system models and (iii) regulatory mechanisms from the perspective of their evolution, complexity and functioning in humans.

This Unit is part of the following Courses / Unit Sets
V95Bachelor of Science (Biomolecular Science)
E69Bachelor of Science (Human Biology)
M32Bachelor of Science (Medical Radiations)
G51Bachelor of Science (Paramedical Science)
SMBIOMBiomedical Science 10 Unit Supporting Major
SMCBIMBiomedical Science 8 Unit Supporting Major
MIBIOMBiomedical Science Minor
MABIOMBiomedical Science Major
MAENVHEnvironmental Health Major
MAHPROHealth Promotion Major
STHBIOHuman Biology Major
SMHBIOHuman Biology 10 Unit Supporting Major
SMCHUMHUMAN BIOLOGY 8 Unit Supporting Major
MIHBIOHuman Biology Minor
MAHBIOHuman Biology Major
SMCHPEHuman Performance 8 Unit Supporting Major
MIHPERHuman Performance Minor
SMNUTRNUTRITION 10 Unit Supporting Major
SMCPSIPHYSIOLOGY 8 Unit Supporting Major
MIPSIOPHYSIOLOGY Minor
STSCIBScience Education (Biological Sciences) Major
 
 
Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 18/11/2004