BPS1012 Human physiology II: Body systems
Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
BPS1012 Human physiology II: Body systems is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, offered in 2021 in Semester 2 at Parkville. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 2 units, leading on to 6 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Semester 2
- Parkville
- Assessment
- Exam 40%
- and 5 other tasks
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before BPS1012
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After BPS1012
2 units list BPS1012 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Prohibition: PSC1012
Overview
This unit builds and extends on concepts learnt in BPS1011 Human Physiology I: Cells to systems. This unit extends on a foundation of knowledge about mammalian systems and the relationship between pathophysiology and the rational design and use of drugs. You will investigate the physiological basis of disease, highlighting the causal connections between cell biochemistry, body function at the tissue, organ and system-level and human health. Several cells, tissues, organs and systems will be analysed in detail, and examples of disease states amenable to pharmacotherapy will be discussed. The unit aims to provide a basic understanding of the functions of organs and systems such as the cardiovascular and respiratory systems; however, there is an equal emphasis on one of the key components of drug discovery: the choice of therapeutic target based on a thorough understanding of mechanism of action of drugs. A primary aim of this unit is to provide you with an understanding of basic pharmacological principles and how these are applied in pharmaceutical science. You will undertake experimental approaches designed to solve biochemical, physiological and pharmacological research questions.
Topics to be covered include the:
- fundamentals of drug action
- cardiovascular system
- respiratory system
- pathophysiology of human disease states
Offerings in 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Parkville | On campus |
Assessment
- Workshop submissionsReportThreshold hurdle15%
- Laboratory reportsWorkshopThreshold hurdle15%
- DebatesPresentationThreshold hurdle10%
- In-class assessmentsAssignmentThreshold hurdle5%
- In-semester progress testsIn class testThreshold hurdle15%
- Final ExaminationExamThreshold hurdle40%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Describe the structure and function of each major cell, tissue, organ and organ system considered within the unit;
- 2
Explain how ligands interact with protein targets, such as receptors and enzymes;
- 3
Compare (evaluate, characterise) pharmaceutical agents based on quantitative and qualitative parameters (affinity, potency, efficacy, etc.)
- 4
Compare and contrast agonists and antagonists and describe how their characteristics and behaviour can be measured;
- 5
Analyse and predict the effects observed within a cell, and the impact on cellular function following activation of specific receptor families and receptor (sub)types;
- 6
Analyse selected disorders and disease states using an understanding of the physiological basis of the disease;
- 7
Practice basic laboratory techniques and communicate experimental findings;
- 8
Research a contentious topic in the area of physiology, and debate and communicate the findings of such research, at an appropriate scientific level.
Workload and teaching
- Lectures24 hours
- Laboratories18 hours
- Applied sessions12 hours
- Assessments3 hours
- Workshops18 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
- Twelve 1-hour online preparation modules (Discovery)
- Twenty-four 1-hour interactive lectures (online modules)
- Twelve 1-hour applied sessions (Q&A)
- Six 3-hour laboratories
- Six 3-hour workshops
- Three 1-hour assessments (progress tests)
Learning resources
Recommended resources
Vander's Human Physiology: The Mechanisms of Body Function, Widmaier, Raff and Strang; 12th Edition. McGraw Hill. (Recommended if you have a biology background; especially human physiology/anatomy) OR Human Physiology: An Integrated Approach, Silverthorn; 5th Edition. Pearson Publications. (Recommended if you do not have a biology background or if you have studied basic mammalian biology rather than human physiology/anatomy) OR Human Physiology, Fox; 12th Edition. McGraw Hill. (Recommended if you do not have a biology background or if you have studied basic mammalian biology rather than human physiology /anatomy).
Technology resources
For more information on Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) specifications and the technology systems and services available to students, review the Student Technology Essentials Handbook https://www.monash.edu/__data/assets/pdf_file/0010/1041220/student-it-brochure.pdf
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Nilushi Karunaratne
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Nilushi Karunaratne
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for BPS1012?
BPS1012 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after BPS1012?
BPS1012 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 2 units, including BPS2012 and BPS2041. Those lead on to 6 units in all.
When is BPS1012 offered?
In 2021, BPS1012 runs in Semester 2 at Parkville.
Does BPS1012 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 40% of the final mark, alongside 5 other tasks.