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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
K23Bachelor of Arts (Education) / Bachelor of Science
G89Bachelor of Environmental Health
K09Bachelor of Forensic Investigation
K05Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Science)
E69Bachelor of Science (Human Biology)
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
SMCHUMHUMAN BIOLOGY 8 Unit Supporting Major
MIHBIOHuman Biology Minor
MAHBIOHuman Biology Major
SMNUTRNUTRITION 10 Unit Supporting Major
SMCPSIPHYSIOLOGY 8 Unit Supporting Major
MIPSIOPHYSIOLOGY Minor
 
 
Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 31/03/2008 VET: 31/03/2008