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BIOS1170: Body Systems: Structure and Function (2010 - Semester 1)
| Unit: | BIOS1170: Body Systems: Structure and Function (6 CP) |
| Mode: | Normal-Day |
| On Offer: | Yes |
| Level: | Junior |
| Faculty/School: | Biomedical Science |
| Unit Coordinator/s: |
Dr Polson , Jaimie
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| Session options: | Semester 1 |
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| Campus: | Cumberland |
| Pre-Requisites: | None. |
| Prohibitions: | BIOS1127 Body Systems I, BIOS1133 Body Systems: Structure & Function I, BIOS2098 Body Systems: Structure & Function II, BIOS2099 Body Systems II and Pharmacology |
| Brief Handbook Description: | This unit will present the gross anatomy, functional histology, physiology and pathophysiology of the cardiovascular, respiratory and renal systems. Specific diseases of these systems that are commonly encountered in health care practice will be described. The unit will also cover the characteristics of the body's fluids and the concept of acid-base balance within the body. This unit includes laboratory classes at which human cadaveric material is studied; attendance at such classes is strongly encouraged. |
| Assumed Knowledge: | BIOS1167 Human Cell Biology or equivalent |
| Timetable: | BIOS1170 Timetable | |||||||||||||||
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| T&L Activities: | Three 1hr lectures, one 2hr practical/week |
| Assessment Description: | Eight formative assessments, mid semester exam (30%), end semester exam (70%) |
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Note: Students are expected to have a personal copy of all books listed.
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