BMA1902 Human structure and function 2
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
BMA1902 Human structure and function 2 is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2027 in Semester 2 at Peninsula. It needs BMA1901 and unlocks 1 unit, leading on to 11 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 2
- Peninsula
- Assessment
- Exam 45%
- and 3 other tasks
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Requisites
Before BMA1902
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
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After BMA1902
1 unit list BMA1902 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Must be enrolled in Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) or Bachelor of Education.
Overview
This unit is the second in a sequence of two health science units that provides foundation knowledge of human anatomy and physiology relevant for allied health professions and further develops skills in the critical evaluation of evidence.
The major themes of study in this unit are: body support and movement, cardiovascular anatomy and physiology, the respiratory system, the urinary system and the control of body fluids; the digestive system and the processing of nutrients in the body; the lymphoid/immune system; microbes and infection; and an introduction to pharmacological principles.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Peninsula | On campus |
Assessment
- In-semester quizzes (MCQ)Quiz / Test10%
- Mid-semester test (MCQ)Quiz / Test20%
- Anatomy test (MCQ/SAQ)Quiz / Test25%
- Final examination (MCQ and/or EMQ, plus SAQ - 130 minutes)Examination45%
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
Relate the structure of the major bones, joints and muscles to the functions of support and movement;
- 2
Summarise the structures of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems and explain how their integrated functions facilitate transport and maintain homeostasis;
- 3
Locate the organs of the digestive system and describe the processes of digestion, absorption and metabolism;
- 4
Consider how urine is formed and the role of the kidneys in maintaining fluid composition and balance;
- 5
Outline the body's innate and adaptive defences and how they determine the nature of interactions with microbes;
- 6
Outline basic pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic principals as a foundation for understanding pharmacology;
- 7
Analyse and interpret data using an evidence based approach to understand patient symptoms.
Workload and teaching
- Assessments-
- Applied sessions2 hours
- Tutorials24 hours
- Practical activities10 hours
5 hours of contact per week (lectures, tutorials, and practicals). 6 hours of student-directed study per week (including pre- and post-class activities).
Learning resources
Required resources
See Moodle for details about required resources.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Elise Randle-Barrett
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Natalie Bennett
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for BMA1902?
You need BMA1901 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
What can I take after BMA1902?
BMA1902 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including OCC2012. Those lead on to 11 units in all.
When is BMA1902 offered?
In 2027, BMA1902 runs in Semester 2 at Peninsula.
Does BMA1902 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 45% of the final mark, alongside 3 other tasks.