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AHC1502 Foundations of biomedical sciences

Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

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AHC1502 Foundations of biomedical sciences is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2027 in Semester 1 at Bairnsdale, Mildura and Wonthaggi. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 4 units, leading on to 8 units in all.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2027
Semester 1
Bairnsdale, Mildura, Wonthaggi
Assessment
No exam
3 tasks

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Requisites

Before AHC1502

Prohibitions

You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.

All of

Corequisites

Pass these before, or take them in the same semester.

All of
One of

After AHC1502

4 units list AHC1502 as a prerequisite or corequisite.

Enrolment rules

Must be enrolled in course code M2022.

Overview

This biomedical science unit will provide you with foundational knowledge of human anatomy and physiology relevant to allied health professions and support the application of this knowledge in relevant contexts.

Key areas of study include the structural levels of body organisation, the chemical and cellular basis of life, and the principles of homeostasis and integrated body function. In this unit, you will examine the structure and function of major body systems, including the integumentary, nervous, endocrine, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, urinary, digestive and immune systems, with a focus on their contributions to normal body function and health.

Offerings in 2027

Teaching periodCampusMode
First semester (extended)BairnsdaleOn campus
First semester (extended)MilduraOn campus
First semester (extended)WonthaggiOn campus

Assessment

  • Anatomy and physiology foundations portfolioPortfolio
    20%
  • Knowledge application assessment (80 minutes)Quiz / Test
    60%
  • Anatomy demonstration (45 minutes)Demonstration
    20%

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 1

    Describe the levels of structural organisation within the body and how homeostatic control mechanisms maintain conditions in the internal environment to support optimal organ system function;

  2. 2

    Discuss the cellular and tissue organisation that underpins the structure and function of the human body;

  3. 3

    Describe the structure and function of human body systems and their role in maintaining homeostasis within the body;

  4. 4

    Relate the structure of the major bones, joints and muscles to their functions of support and movement;

  5. 5

    Interpret client symptoms by applying knowledge of anatomy and physiology in allied health care. 

Workload and teaching

  • Tutorials32 hours
  • Lectures28 hours
  • Practical activities30 hours

8 hours per week for 18 weeks = 144 hours

●   6 hours teacher-directed study per week, including an average of 2 hours of online learning activities, 2 hours of tutorial classes and 2 hours of practical classes

●  2 hours self-directed study per week

Total per week = 8 hours

Contacts

Unit Coordinators
Dr Elise Randle-Barrett
Chief Examiners
Alana Westover

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for AHC1502?

None, but you must take AHC1502 and (OCC1501, PTY1501 or POD1501) before or alongside it.

What can I take after AHC1502?

AHC1502 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 4 units, including AHC1501, AHC1503, POD1502 and PTY1501. Those lead on to 8 units in all.

When is AHC1502 offered?

In 2027, AHC1502 runs in Semester 1 at Bairnsdale, Mildura and Wonthaggi.

Does AHC1502 have an exam?

No. AHC1502 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
1
Study level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Organisational unit
School of Biomedical Sciences
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 2
Study abroad
Not available
Handbook years
2027