Unit Code: PHM514

Unit Name: Intergrated Anatomy, Physiology and Pathophysiology

Description: This intergrated course applies the disciplines of anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology to the study of the human body. The course emphasizes normal structure and function of body systems and homeostatic control mechanisms, with discussion of alterations in normal function that occur with pathological conditions.

Learning Target Outcomes: On successful completion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Explain the anatomic and physiological basis of life and the organisation of the human body. 2. Describe the structures and functions of the integumentary system and discuss related biomedical conditions and patient education. 3. Demonstrate the ability to analyse the structures and functions of the skeletal & muscular system and discuss related common diseases and disorders. 4. Analyse the structures and functions of the circulatory system and discuss related biomedical conditions and their impacts on individuals and society. 5. Describe the structures and functions of the respiratory system and discuss related biomedical conditions and patient education. 6. Analyse the structures and functions of the nervous system and discuss related biomedical conditions. 7. Demonstrate the ability to analyze the structures and functions of the urinary system and discuss related common diseases and disorders. 8. Discuss the structures and functions of the male and female reproductive systems, pregnancy and contraception and the related biomedical conditions including STIs 9. Demonstrate the ability to analyze the structures and functions of the lymphatic and immune system and discuss related common diseases and disorders 10. Explain the structures and functions of the digestive system and discuss its relationship to diet and common biomedical conditions. 11. Describe the structures and functions of the endocrine system and discuss stress and related biomedical conditions and their impacts on individuals and society. 12. Describe the structures and functions of the special senses and discuss related biomedical conditions and patient education.

Prerequisite: Minimum Entry Requirement (MER)

Prerequisite Sentence: N/A

Credit Point: 30

Offered In: Semester 1,2