UnitLevel 1Undergraduate

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 2023 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 2023
Semester 1
Malaysia, Parkville
Assessment
No exam
11 tasks

This is the 2023 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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Requisites

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 2023

Teaching periodCampusMode
First semesterMalaysiaOn campus
First semesterParkvilleOn campus

Assessment

  • Case study workshop assessment 1
    5%
  • In semester test 1
    10%
  • Sensory workshop assessment
    5%
  • Case study workshop assessment 2
    5%
  • Topic oral presentation workshop assessment
    7.5%
  • Topic written essay
    7.5%
  • Communication of physiology workshop assessment
    5%
  • In semester test 2
    10%
  • Research workshop assessment
    5%
  • Role play workshop assessment
    5%
  • Role play workshop assessment
    30%

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 1

    Explain how molecules, cells and organs ensure homeostasis and functioning of the body

  2. 2

    Compare and contrast how macromolecules (lipids, carbohydrates, proteins, DNA) contribute to cell structure and function

  3. 3

    Relate the structure and the function between and within organs and organ systems

  4. 4

    Predict the physiological and clinical consequences of molecular, cellular and organ dysfunction

  5. 5

    Analyse a clinical situation and logically articulate the underlying pathophysiology

  6. 6

    Effectively communicate (verbal and written) aspects of how the body works to peers

  7. 7

    Demonstrate skills to ensure effective teamwork

Workload and teaching

  • Assessments2 hours
  • Lectures48 hours
  • Workshops48 hours
  • Teaching approachCase-based teaching
  • Teaching approachResearch activities
  • Teaching approachActive learning
  • Teaching approachOnline learning
  • Teaching approachPeer assisted learning
  • Teaching approachRole play
  • Teaching approachEnquiry-based 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 lectures (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
Dr Betty Exintaris
Unit Coordinators
Dr Betty Exintaris
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 17 units, including PHR2011, PHR2012, PHR2021, PHR2041, PHR2042 and PHR2141. Those lead on to 18 units in all.

When is PHR1031 offered?

In 2023, PHR1031 runs in Semester 1 at Malaysia and Parkville.

Does PHR1031 have an exam?

No. PHR1031 has 11 assessment tasks and no exam.

More details

Credit points
12
Level
1
Study level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.250
Student contribution
SCA Band 2
Study abroad
Not available