BMA1901 Human structure and function 1
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
BMA1901 Human structure and function 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 Peninsula. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 2 units, leading on to 5 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 1
- Peninsula
- Workload
- 12 hours
- per semester
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before BMA1901
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After BMA1901
2 units list BMA1901 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Corequisite: Must be enrolled in Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours), Bachelor of Education, Bachelor of Nursing or Bachelor of Nursing and Midwifery.
Prohibitions: BMA1011, BMA1012, BMS2011, BMS2021, BMS2031, NUR1112, PHY2011, PHY2021, PHY2032, PHY2042.
Overview
This unit is the first in a sequence of two biomedical science units that provides foundation knowledge of human anatomy and physiology relevant for allied health professions.
This unit develops skills in the critical evaluation of evidence and promotes an awareness of the changing nature of medical knowledge.
The major themes of study are the structural levels of body organisation, communication via the nervous and endocrine systems, the reproductive system and early stages of human development. Topics include the chemical and cellular basis of human life; integration of body functions and homeostasis; the structure and function of the integumentary system; the nervous system; the endocrine system; and the reproductive system.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Peninsula | On campus |
| First semester (Fully flex) | Peninsula | Flexible |
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Identify levels of structural organisation within the body and discuss how primary tissue types cooperate to form organ systems using integumentary system as an example;
- 2
Describe and explain homeostatic control mechanisms and how they maintain conditions in the internal environment necessary for optimal organ system function;
- 3
Outline the structure and function of the nervous and endocrine systems, and explain how they facilitate the integration of organ system function and homeostasis;
- 4
Delineate the processes of gametogenesis and fertilisation in the context of male and female reproductive structures;
- 5
Analyse and interpret data utilising an evidenced-based approach to understand patient symptoms.
Workload and teaching
6 hours of directed study per week, including 2 hours of lectorials, 2 hours of tutorials, 1 hour of pre-and post-class activities per week and 2 hours of practical per fortnight.
6-7 hours of student-directed study per week.
Total = 12 hours per week
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Natalie Bennett
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Elise Randle-Barrett
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for BMA1901?
BMA1901 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after BMA1901?
BMA1901 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 2 units, including BMA1902 and MID2000. Those lead on to 5 units in all.
When is BMA1901 offered?
In 2020, BMA1901 runs in Semester 1 at Peninsula.
How much work is BMA1901?
The handbook expects about 12 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.