Introductory Human Physiology- PSIO110

This is the first of two core units designed to give a general introduction to human anatomy and physiology. Students will develop a basic knowledge and understanding of cells, tissues, body fluids, and organ systems, and the underlying chemical and physical principles. This knowledge and understanding will be applied to the structures and functions of the cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, urinary and musculoskeletal systems through theory as well as the practical component of this unit. This unit provides essential background for concurrent and sequential first year units as well as for second and third year units in human physiology, pathophysiology and the biomedical sciences.

Principles of Anatomy and Physiology: 2nd Asia-Pacific Edition

ISBN: 9780730354987
Tortora, G.J. and Derrickson, B.H. et al., Wiley Direct 2nd ed. 2019

Learning Outcomes

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Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. describe the major components and functions of body systems emphasising homeostasis, and its maintenance by feedback systems in health and disease;
  2. make appropriate use of basic chemical terminology describing the major characteristics of biologically important molecules, especially in relation to their functions in the body;
  3. identify the major structures of the cell and its functions alone or as part of a tissue describing the movement of particles across membranes and describing the structures, functions and locations of the major types of body tissues;
  4. apply this knowledge and understanding to the structures and functions of the cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, urinary, and musculoskeletal systems; as well as blood and immunity; and
  5. develop practical and teamwork skills which will allow students to interpret observations of body structure and functions, and apply scientific principles and techniques.
EventDate
Trimester beginsMonday, 24 February 2020
PSIO110 – Introductory Lecture during O-WeekTBA
Lectures startMonday, 2 March 2020
Assignment 1 – Part a

closes – Monday 16 March (beginning of Week 3)

Assignment 1 – Part b

closes – Monday 6 April (beginning of Week 6)

For online students:

Mandatory Intensive School 

Wednesday 22 April to Friday 24 April 2020   

(see detailed timetable in Intensive School block)

 Assignment 2

closes – Monday 18 May (beginning of Week 12)

Practical Activities (Quiz)

opens – early April

closes – Monday 25 May (beginning of Week 13)
Lectures endFriday, 29 May 2020
Final Examination Period8 – 19 June 2020

Trimester 1, 2020 

Dates

Topic

Assessment

Week 1
2 – 6 March 

  • Module 1 – Introduction and Human Organisation
  • Introduction to human biology and science
  • Basic chemistry will cover atoms, molecules, ions; chemical reactions, properties of water; acids, bases, salts, pH, and buffers. The biological chemicals discussed will include carbohydrates, lipids, proteins (including enzymes), nucleic acids, and ATP.
  • Cells and organelles; cellular reproduction and differentiation
  • Types, locations, structures, and functions of tissues
  • Organ systems — their major components and interrelationships
  • Homeostasis — meaning and importance
 

Week 2
9 – 13 March 

 

Module 1 – Body Chemistry 

Assignment 1 – Part a 

Assignment 1 – Part a. Online, short answer and multiple choice questions. It is mandatory to submit this assignment.

16 March 7.5%

Week 3
16 – 20 March 

Module 1 – Body Chemistry  

Week 4
23 – 27 March 

Module 1 – Cells and Tissues  

Week 5
30 March – 3 April 

Module 2 – Cardiovascular System 

  • Structure and functions of the heart and blood vessels
  • Cardiac cycle and the ECG
  • Homeostatic mechanisms involved in the maintenance of blood pressure
  • Circulatory routes and capillary exchange

Assignment 1 – Part b 

Assignment 1 – Part b. Online, short answer and multiple choice questions. It is mandatory to submit this assignment.

6 April 7.5%

Week 6
6 – 9 April 

Module 3 – Blood and Immune System 

  • An overview of the composition and functions of blood
  • Formed elements, plasma, haemostasis, blood clotting, blood typing and transfusion
  • Microbes and pathogens
  • Lymphatic system, organs and tissues
  • Host defences — non-specific; specific, i.e. immunity
  • Applications of immunology — active and passive immunisation, allergies and tissue rejections
 

Weeks 7 & 8 
13 – 26 April 

Non-teaching period for on-campus students 13 – 26 April 
Mandatory intensive school for online students at UNE 22 – 24 April 

Week 9 
27 April – 1 May 

Module 4 – Respiratory System 

  • Functional anatomy of the respiratory system
  • The mechanisms of breathing
  • Gas exchanges in the body and transport of respiratory gases by blood
  • Control of respiration
 

Week 10
4 – 8 May 

Module 5 – Urinary System 

  • Kidney anatomy, ureters, urinary bladder and urethra
  • Kidney physiology: mechanisms of urine formation
  • Fluid-, electrolyte- and acid-base balance
 

Week 11
11 – 15 May 

Module 6 – Musculoskeletal System 

  • Bone and muscle — types and organization of cells, tissues and associated fluids; their formation and developmental changes
  • Skeletal system — structure and function
  • Muscular system — locations of major muscle groups; roles in movement, and associated physiology

Assignment 2 

Assignment 2. Online, short answer and multiple choice questions. It is mandatory to submit this assignment.

18 May 15%

Week 12
18 – 22 May 

Module 6 – Musculoskeletal System 

Practical Quiz 

Practical quiz. Multiple choice questions based on practical activities. It is mandatory to pass this quiz. 25 May 10%

Week 13
25 – 29 May 

Revision  

Week 14 
1 – 5 June 

StuVac (Study Vacation) – no formal classes  
15 & 16 
8 – 19 June 		Examination period commences 8 June 2020 

Examination period 

The final examination is mandatory. Note: To complete the unit, i.e. to achieve a passing grade, the student must attempt and submit all assessment tasks, obtain a minimum of 40% in the final examination, and perform at a level of 50% or above in the unit. 60%

Outline
Module 1: Introduction and Human Organisation Overview
Anatomy and Physiology

Introduction and Human Organisation
Cardiovascular system
Blood & Immune system
Respiratory system
Urinary system
Muskuloskeletal system