Unit Code: HBI502

Unit Name: Human biology

Description: The purpose of this course is to provide students with knowledge of Human Physiology and human anatomy that is required for all health professionals, and serve as foundations for other basic sciences and all clinical sciences related to the program. For medical lab-science students, knowledge of human physiology and anatomy helps them to understand the normal organ systems’ structure and functions. You will have weekly lectures and tutorials in Physiology and anatomy.

Learning Target Outcomes: On successful completion of this course, the students will be able to: • Demonstrate knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of different cells and tissue structures of the body • Discuss the musculoskeletal system • Demonstrate knowledge of normal blood, vascular and heart structure • Discuss normal structure and physiology of the respiratory and digestive systems • Demonstrate knowledge of the renal, endocrine and the nervous systems • Demonstrate knowledge of the male and female reproductive systems

Prerequisite: Minimum Entry Requirement

Prerequisite Sentence: N/A

Credit Point: 30

Offered In: Semester 1,2