BMA1011 Foundations of anatomy and physiology for health practice 1
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
BMA1011 Foundations of anatomy and physiology for health practice 1 is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2020 in Semester 1 at Caulfield, Peninsula and Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 4 units, leading on to 18 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 1
- Caulfield, Peninsula, Clayton
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before BMA1011
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After BMA1011
4 units list BMA1011 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Corequisite: Must be enrolled in one of the following courses: M2002, M20021, M20022, M20023, M20024, M20171,M20172, M2011, M2012, M2013 or M2014.
Overview
This unit is the first of two units designed to educate health science students about the anatomical structures and physiological functions of the systems of the human body that underpin the regulatory mechanisms for homeostatic control. Students will be introduced to the principles of cell biology, tissue types and their origins together with their importance in maintaining the homeostasis of the various body systems. The key anatomical features of the integumentary and musculoskeletal systems will be examined as well as their role in the control of homeostasis. The central and peripheral nervous system will be addressed in the context of its physiological characteristics and with special attention to the anatomical features of the spinal cord and brain. Students will be introduced to the various functions of the brain in the context of homeostasis and control, together with the special senses. Throughout the unit, clinical connections will be made with the systems addressed so that students will understand the relevance of the topics included in the unit to the health and human science disciplines.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Caulfield | On campus |
| First semester | Peninsula | On campus |
| First semester (Fully flex) | Caulfield | Flexible |
| First semester (Fully flex) | Clayton | Flexible |
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Explain the levels of structural organisation within the human body and apply the concept of homeostasis.
- 2
Describe the cellular and tissue organisation of the body and explain their importance in relation to the integumentary system.
- 3
Identify the structural components of the musculoskeletal system and explain how it protects, supports and moves the body.
- 4
Describe the major anatomical divisions of the central and peripheral nervous systems and relate the sensory, integrative and responsive functions to homeostatic imbalances.
- 5
Describe the key anatomical areas of the brain, the structural organisation and list the associated functions.
- 6
Explain the main structural components of the special sense organs, their functions and the clinical relevance of dysfunctions in these organs and associated neural pathways.
Workload and teaching
5 - 6 contact hours per week (lectures, tutorials, workshops and practicals),
5 - 6 hours private study per week.
Students will be expected to complete online pre and post work in a case based learning setting that will be followed up in face-to-face classes.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Sharon Flecknoe
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Kate Carroll
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for BMA1011?
BMA1011 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after BMA1011?
BMA1011 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 4 units, including BMA1012, FOR3001, PAR1022 and RAD2002. Those lead on to 18 units in all.
When is BMA1011 offered?
In 2020, BMA1011 runs in Semester 1 at Caulfield, Peninsula and Clayton.