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 2020 in Semester 1 at Malaysia and Parkville. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 17 units, leading on to 18 units in all.
- Credit points
- 12
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 1
- Malaysia, Parkville
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before PHR1031
No prerequisites or corequisites.
After PHR1031
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Overview
This unit will provide students 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. Students 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 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
| First semester | Parkville | On campus |
| First semester (Fully flex) | Parkville | Flexible |
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
- 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 lectures (4 hours a week)
- Forty-eight hours of small group classes including assessment (4 hours per week)
- Two 2-hour written examinations
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Alan Lee
- Dr Betty Exintaris
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Betty Exintaris
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 17 units, including PHR2011, PHR2012, PHR2021, PHR2041, PHR2042 and PHR2141. Those lead on to 18 units in all.
When is PHR1031 offered?
In 2020, PHR1031 runs in Semester 1 at Malaysia and Parkville.