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 2024 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It needs BMS1052 and unlocks 14 units, leading on to 18 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2024
- Semester 1
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
This is the 2024 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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- BMS3031Molecular mechanisms of diseaseNo reviews yet
- BMS3052Biomedical basis and epidemiology of human diseaseNo reviews yet
- DEV3011Experimental developmental biology and disease modellingNo reviews yet
- DEV3032Stem cells in development, disease and regenerationNo reviews yet
- FOR3001Principles of forensic medicine and scienceNo reviews yet
- PHA2022Drugs and societyNo reviews yet
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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 2024
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Theme quizzes (15-minute Moodle quizzes)12%
- Theme reports (85%) and Personal and Professional Development Program (3%)88%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Explain the functions and controls of the cardiovascular, renal, respiratory, hormonal and digestive systems in the human body;
- 2
Describe how the body systems integrate in order to maintain homeostasis;
- 3
Plan and conduct physiology experiments and analyse and interpret the associated experimental data related to cardiovascular function, urinary excretion, respiratory function and gut motility;
- 4
Communicate physiology concepts, research and data in a professional manner, using written and/or audio-visual formats as an individual and in teams.
Workload and teaching
- Lectures24 hours
- Laboratories36 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
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Ari Pinar
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Ari Pinar
- Professor Julia Choate
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 18 units in all.
When is BMS2031 offered?
In 2024, BMS2031 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.
Does BMS2031 have an exam?
No. BMS2031 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.