BMS2031 Body systems
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
BMS2031 Body systems is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2023 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It needs BMS1052 and unlocks 14 units, leading on to 17 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2023
- Semester 1
- Clayton
- Assessment
- Exam 25%
- and 2 other tasks
This is the 2023 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before BMS2031
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After BMS2031
14 units list BMS2031 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
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Enrolment rules
Prohibitions: BND2011, NUT2103, PHY2011, PHY2021, PHY2032, PHY2042
Corequisites: Must be enrolled in one of the following:
- Bachelor of Biomedical Science (including double degree programs)
- Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Scholar Program)
Overview
Physiology is the study of how living organisms work. It involves the functions of cells, tissues, organs and the whole organism. This unit will provide you with an overview of how the body maintains a constant environment for its cells and tissues through the integrated functions of the following physiological systems: cardiovascular, renal, endocrine, respiratory, reproductive and gastrointestinal. You will also consider how the body adapts to changes in the external environment and to disease states.
Offerings in 2023
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Examination (1 hours 30 mins)25%
- In-semester tests (Test 1-60 mins; In-class quiz-20 mins; Pre-lab quizzes-10 mins; Test 2-30 mins)41%
- In-semester assessments-lab reports and PPDP (800 words for each written report; 200 words for PPDP)34%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Explain the functions and controls of the cardiovascular, renal, respiratory, endocrine, reproductive and digestive systems in the human body;
- 2
Describe how the body systems integrate in order to maintain homeostasis following exercise or blood loss;
- 3
Plan and conduct scientific experiments and analyse and interpret the associated experimental data related to the effects of ventricular filling on cardiac contraction, the effect of exercise on cardiovascular function, the effect of a water loading on urinary excretion and the effects of autonomic nerves on gut motility;
- 4
Communicate experimental results in the format of scientific figures and written reports.
Workload and teaching
- Laboratories36 hours
- Lectures24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
Up to 6 hours of directed learning per week (lectures, workshops, practical classes, pre- and post-class activities)
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
- Unit Coordinators
- Associate Professor Julia Choate
- Dr Ari Pinar
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Ari Pinar
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for BMS2031?
You need BMS1052 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
What can I take after BMS2031?
BMS2031 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 14 units, including BME2032, BMS3031, BMS3052, DEV3011, DEV3032 and FOR3001. Those lead on to 17 units in all.
When is BMS2031 offered?
In 2023, BMS2031 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.
Does BMS2031 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 25% of the final mark, alongside 2 other tasks.