PHY2810 Physiology of human body systems
Faculty of Science
PHY2810 Physiology of human body systems is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Science, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 at Malaysia. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1
- Malaysia
- Assessment
- Exam 45%
- and 2 other tasks
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Overview
In this unit, you will learn about the characteristics, functions, regulations and integrations of the various organ systems in the human body. The major organ system covered will include the nervous, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, digestive, reproductive, musculoskeletal, and the endocrine systems. The overall focus of this unit is about how the organ systems work to maintain a normal internal body environment, i.e. homeostasis, on how each organ system functions at rest and in response to both internal and external disturbances
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- TestsQuiz / Test25%
- Lab assessmentsDemonstration30%
- Final assessment - Exam (2 hours and 10 minutes)Examination45%
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
Analyse and compare the distinctive characteristics of various organ systems within the human body;
- 2
Interpret the mechanisms of various organ systems for restoring the homeostasis within the human body;
- 3
Evaluate the interplay between endocrine and nervous systems in the regulation and coordination of organ systems responses to stimuli;
- 4
Analyse and interpret physiology data through practical skills.
Workload and teaching
- Lectures36 hours
- Workshops12 hours
- Practical activities15 hours
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
- Teaching approachOnline learning
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Three hours of online lectures (pre-recorded);
- Twelve one-hour workshops;
- Six-seven hours of self directed learning per week and
- Five three-hour practical's (bi-weekly).
Learning resources
Required resources
It is recommended that you purchase a laboratory coat of your own since they will be needed for most practical classes.
It is vital that you equip yourselves with computer devices with proper internet connection facilitate any online learning activities.
Recommended textbook: Vander's Human Physiology from McGraw Hill Education.
Where it fits
PHY2810 is part of 1 area of study in the 2026 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Keat Lam Ho
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Michelle Yap
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for PHY2810?
PHY2810 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is PHY2810 offered?
In 2026, PHY2810 runs in Semester 1 at Malaysia.
Does PHY2810 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 45% of the final mark, alongside 2 other tasks.
Which majors and minors include PHY2810?
PHY2810 is part of Medicinal chemistry.