PHR1031 How the body works
Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
PHR1031 How the body works is a level 1, 12-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, offered in 2027 in Semester 1 at Malaysia and Parkville. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 19 units, leading on to 20 units in all.
- Credit points
- 12
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 1
- Malaysia, Parkville
- Assessment
- Exam 30%
- and 9 other tasks
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Requisites
Before PHR1031
No prerequisites or corequisites.
After PHR1031
19 units list PHR1031 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
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- PHR2141Comprehensive care: Dermatology and painNo reviews yet
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Overview
This unit will provide you with the foundational understanding and knowledge of the human body, including how cells, molecules and organs ensure proper functioning of the body. This will include studies of anatomy, physiology and biochemistry relevant to pharmacists. You will be able to predict the outcome of cell and organ dysfunction, as well as effectively communicate aspects of how the body works.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
| First semester | Parkville | On campus |
Assessment
- Workshop assessment quiz 1Written5%
- In-semester testsQuiz / TestCompetency hurdle20%
- Workshop assessment quiz 2Demonstration5%
- Workshop assessment quiz 3Written5%
- Topic oral assessmentPresentation7.5%
- Topic essayWritten7.5%
- Communication workshop assessmentDemonstration5%
- Research presentation workshop assessmentDemonstration5%
- Role play workshop assessmentDemonstration10%
- Final ExaminationExamination30%
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
Explain how molecules, cells and organs ensure homeostasis and functioning of the body
- 2
Compare and contrast how macromolecules (lipids, carbohydrates, proteins, DNA) contribute to cell structure and function
- 3
Relate the structure and the function between and within organs and organ systems
- 4
Predict the physiological and clinical consequences of molecular, cellular and organ dysfunction
- 5
Analyse a clinical situation and logically articulate the underlying pathophysiology
- 6
Effectively communicate (verbal and written) aspects of how the body works to peers
- 7
Demonstrate skills to ensure effective teamwork
Workload and teaching
- Workshops48 hours
- Applied sessions48 hours
- Assessments9 hours
- Teaching approachPeer assisted learning
- Teaching approachRole play
- Teaching approachEnquiry-based learning
- Teaching approachResearch activities
- Teaching approachCase-based teaching
- Teaching approachOnline learning
- Teaching approachActive learning
- One hundred and forty-four hours of independent study
- Forty-eight hours of pre-learning activities (up to 4 hours per week)
- Forty-eight hours of active learning applied sessions (4 hours a week)
- Forty-eight hours of small group classes including assessment (4 hours per week)
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)
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Betty Exintaris
- Unit Coordinators
- Rita Wardan
- Dr Chong Lor Huai
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for PHR1031?
PHR1031 has no prerequisites.
What can I take after PHR1031?
PHR1031 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 19 units, including PHR1122, PHR2011, PHR2012, PHR2021, PHR2041 and PHR2042. Those lead on to 20 units in all.
When is PHR1031 offered?
In 2027, PHR1031 runs in Semester 1 at Malaysia and Parkville.
Does PHR1031 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 30% of the final mark, alongside 9 other tasks.