This course reviews the physiology of humans, placing particular emphasis on:
- Heart function and circulation
- Muscular contraction and movement
- Kidney function and osmoregulation
- Energetics and temperature regulation
- Respiration
- Digestion
The approaches taken include those based on organ systems and a comparative approach describing similar organ systems in different taxa and some consideration of how physiological systems are adjusted to function throughout the wide range of environments in which animals live.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
On satisfying the requirements of this course, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
1. Describe the physiology of major organs and organ systems in humans and other mammals
2. Understand the interplay between different organ systems and cellular responses to environmental change
3. Apply experimental design skills to understanding population responses and interpreting quantitative data
Indicative Assessment
Assessment will be based on:
- Lab quizzes and/or short essays (15%; LO 1)
- Lab report (15%; LO 2, 3)
- Mid-term and final examinations (70%; LO 1, 2)
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Workload
Three lectures per week and five three-hour laboratory sessions
Requisite and Incompatibility
Prescribed Texts
Human Physiology and Anatomy by Marieb and Hoehn.
Majors
Specialisations
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
If you are a domestic graduate coursework or international student you will be required to pay tuition fees. Tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 3
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are an undergraduate student and have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). You can find your student contribution amount for each course at Fees. Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2016 | $3276 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2016 | $4368 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
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Class summaries, if available, can be accessed by clicking on the View link for the relevant class number.
First Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2836 | 15 Feb 2016 | 26 Feb 2016 | 31 Mar 2016 | 27 May 2016 | In Person | N/A |
