SLE211 - Principles of Physiology
Unit details
| Year: | 2022 unit information |
|---|---|
| Important Update: | Unit delivery will be in line with the most current COVIDSafe health guidelines. We continue to tailor learning experiences for each unit to achieve the best possible mix of online and on-campus activities that successfully blend our approaches to learning, working and research. Please check your unit sites for announcements and updates. Last updated: 4 March 2022 |
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong) |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| Previously coded as: | SBB211 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit Chair: | Trimester 1: Jan West |
| Prerequisite: | One of SLE111, HBS109 or SLE132 |
| Corequisite: | SLE010 |
| Incompatible with: | SBB232 |
| Typical study commitment: | Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. |
| Scheduled learning activities - campus: | 3 x 1 hour online classes per week, 5 x 3 hour practicals per trimester |
Content
This unit introduces students to the basic language and concepts of physiology in relation to the function of humans. The unifying theme throughout this unit is homeostasis. Physiology is investigated as a group of interacting systems, each of which itself has a number of structural and functional levels of organisation. Topics include homeostasis and the internal environment, the nervous system, skeletal and smooth muscle physiology; and gastrointestinal, endocrine and reproductive physiology.
| ULO | These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|---|
| ULO1 | Describe the structure and function of each of the body systems studied (nervous system, skeletal, muscle, smooth muscle, gastrointestinal system, endocrine physiology and reproduction). | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO2 | Explain the concept of homeostasis, why it is important and how it can be disrupted in disease states. Explain how interactions between the different body systems function to maintain homeostasis. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO3 | Analyse and solve problems using relevant case studies. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO4 | Present experimental data appropriately (using tables, graphs etc.), analyse the data and write reports as appropriate. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO5 | Apply theory to practical knowledge of physiology as experienced in the practical classes. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO6 | Demonstrate a capacity for team work within the classroom and laboratory setting. | GLO2: Communication |
These Unit Learning Outcomes are applicable for all teaching periods throughout the year
Assessment
| Assessment Description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practical tests | Multiple choice/true-false quiz (approximately 20 questions) | 5% | Within 2 weeks of each practical session |
| Practical group assignment | Research poster | 20% | Before practical 4 session |
| Class test | 50-minute mid-trimester in-class test | 25% | Week 6 |
| Practical assignment | Online quiz | 15% | Week 11 |
| Examination | 2-hour written examination | 35% | Examination period |
The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.
Learning Resource
Prescribed text(s): Sherwood, 2015, Human Physiology: From Cells To Systems, 9th Ed, Cengage Learning, USA.
The texts and reading list for the unit can be found on the University Library via the link below: SLE211 Note: Select the relevant trimester reading list. Please note that a future teaching period's reading list may not be available until a month prior to the start of that teaching period so you may wish to use the relevant trimester's prior year reading list as a guide only.
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