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 2021 in Semester 1 at Caulfield and Peninsula. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 4 units, leading on to 10 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Semester 1
- Caulfield, Peninsula
- Assessment
- Exam 25%
- and 3 other tasks
This is the 2021 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:
M2011, M2012, M2013, M2014, M2002, M20021, M20022, M20023, M20024, M20171, M20172
Overview
This unit is the first of two units designed to educate allied health and health science students about the anatomical structures and physiological functions of the systems of the human body. Students will be introduced to the structural and functional relationships of the integumentary, musculoskeletal and nervous systems and how they work together to maintain homeostasis.
Throughout the unit, real world 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.
This unit will be taught using a combination of online and face-to-face classes that emphasise the use of active and collaborative learning to promote student understanding and engagement.
Offerings in 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Caulfield | On campus |
| First semester | Peninsula | On campus |
Assessment
- Workshop group assessments (Hurdle)Threshold hurdle25%
- Anatomy flag race25%
- iSAP case (Clinical action plan: 1,000 words and comparative report: 500 words)25%
- End of semester exam (MCQ and short/extended answer questions) (1 hour)Threshold hurdle25%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Explain the importance of inorganic and organic compounds 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
Locate and 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
Explain the structural and neural mechanisms that underpin the special senses and their ability to perceive vision, hearing, smell, taste and balance.
- 6
Interact with team-members and unit content in a thoughtful manner that facilitates the development of communication, reflection, research and problem solving skills.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops22 hours
- Applied sessions2 hours
- Tutorials24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
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.
For full details of the teaching approach to this unit, please refer to Moodle.
Learning resources
Required resources
See Moodle for details about required resources.
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 10 units in all.
When is BMA1011 offered?
In 2021, BMA1011 runs in Semester 1 at Caulfield and Peninsula.
Does BMA1011 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 25% of the final mark, alongside 3 other tasks.