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School of Medicine and Psychology · ANU College of Science and Medicine
This course uses a systems approach to explain the cellular and molecular mechanisms of the normal functions of the skeletal muscles, heart, lungs, kidneys, circulatory system, stomach, intestine, liver, and pancreas. The interaction of physiological systems in nutrition, energy metabolism and exercise is introduced. Students will develop a contextualised understanding of how external signals elicit changes in cellular function and how the autonomic nervous and endocrine systems orchestrate physiological responses to external and internal stimuli. Online learning activities, laboratory demonstrations, and practical exercises will illustrate the clinical assessment of important physiological parameters.
Individual weekly quizzes (10 x 2.5%)
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3
Group assignment (hurdle requirement)
Learning outcomes 1, 4, 5, 6
Final Exam
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4
The expected workload will consist of approximately 130 hours throughout the semester, including: - Face-to-face component, which may consist of 2 x 1 hour lectures and 1 x 1 hour online tutorial per week (total of 36 hours over the semester) - 3 hours of labs. - Approximately 7.5 hours of self-directed study per week (91 hours over the semester) which will include preparation for lectures, presentations and other assessment tasks. Other Information This course has a cap owing to limited laboratory spaces. To enrol in this course you must be enrolled in one of the following programs: Bachelor of Philosophy, Neuroscience, and Psychology, Bachelor of Health Science, Bachelor of Medical Science and Bachelor of Science. Students not in listed programs are to contact the Course Convenor by week 1 if they wish to be considered for enrolment. This will only be available should the cap not be reached.
N/A Preliminary Reading To be advised on the Learning Management System.