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Biology Teaching and Learning Centre · ANU College of Science and Medicine
The course comprises an introduction to many aspects of human biology with an emphasis on fundamental functions, interactions and the integration of major human physiological systems. Topics discussed may vary according to expert availability, and typically include the maintenance of homeostasis and responses to internal and external stimuli by major systems and organs such as digestive, nervous, hormonal, reproductive, immune and other bodily functions. Students will learn about human physiology, causes for disruption to bodily functions and how the body responds to restore health and maintain growth. While delivering the most up to date current knowledge, we will also consider human health from a genetic inheritance perspective. This course is an excellent introduction to human biology for students interested in medical sciences and/or intending to pursue later courses in physiology, anatomy, neuroscience and immunology. The course assumes no previous qualifications in biology.
Written tasks and assignments (in-class or homework based) pertaining to the content of each workshop and practical class plus one group presentation.
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
End of semester exam (hurdle requirement)
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3
The expected workload will consist of approximately 130 hours throughout the semester including: - Face-to face components which consist of approximately 3 x 1 hour lectures per week and ~5 x 3 hour tutorials/workshops/labs throughout the semester. - Approximately 70 hours of self-directed study which will include preparation for lectures, presentations and other assessment tasks. Students are expected to actively participate and contribute towards discussions. Other Information Students must achieve a minimum mark of 40% on the final exam to be deemed eligible to pass the course overall. First year commencing students who intend to continue studies in biochemistry and molecular biology in second and third year should do CHEM1101 and CHEM1201, as they are prerequisites for many later year courses offered by the Research School of Biology.
Please note that there is no prescribed text for this course, but it is advised that students access relevant reading material in a first year level text book as they progress through the course. For those who are doing more than one first year course in Biology you will find Campbell’s Biology, Reece et al., latest Edition (Australian Version) useful.