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HBS109 - Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology

Year	2026 unit information
Enrolment modes	Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), Community Based Delivery (CBD)*, Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Warrnambool, Online Trimester 2: Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong) Trimester 3: Online
Credit point(s)	1
EFTSL value	0.125
Unit chair	Trimester 1: Giselle Allsopp Trimester 2: Craig Wright Trimester 3: Andre Orr
Campus contact	Trimester 1 Burwood (Melbourne): Sean Corrigan Waurn Ponds (Geelong): Giselle Allsopp Warrnambool: Declan Hennessey Trimester 2 Burwood (Melbourne): Sean Corrigan Waurn Ponds (Geelong): Craig Wright
Prerequisite	Nil
Corequisite	Nil
Incompatible with	EEH103
Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - on-campus unit enrolment	1 x 2 hour Introductory online lecture in weeks 1, 2 and 3 only 1 x online module per week 1 x 90 minutes seminar per week 4 x 2 hour practical experiences (laboratory) per trimester
Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - online unit enrolment	1 x 2 hour Introductory online lecture in weeks 1, 2 and 3 only 1 x online module per week 1 x 90 minute online seminar per week 4 x 2 hour online seminars per trimester in weeks 4, 6, 8 and 10
Typical study commitment	Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. This will include educator guided online learning activities within the unit site.
Note *National Indigenous Knowledges, Education, Research and Innovation (NIKERI) Institute students only

Content

This interdisciplinary unit provides an overview of the basic sciences of human anatomy and physiology, exploring issues of relevance to the health sciences. Specific topics to be addressed will include: organisation of the human body, outlining anatomical terms, chemical and structural bases of cell function, body tissues including integument, homeostasis and physiological control via neural and hormonal mechanisms that maintain a constant internal environment. Support and movement through an understanding of the musculoskeletal system, and maintenance of key systems, including cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, urinary and immune systems.

Work-integrated learning

Work-integrated learning activities within this unit provide you with an opportunity to develop work-related skills while you study.

Learning outcomes

Each unit in your course is a building block towards Deakin's Graduate Learning Outcomes - not all units develop and assess every Graduate Learning Outcome (GLO).

ULO	These are the Unit Learning Outcomes (ULOs) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can:	Alignment to Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes (GLOs)
ULO1	Demonstrate knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.	GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities
ULO2	Use the appropriate vocabulary and terminology to communicate information related to anatomical structures and physiological functions of human body systems.	GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO2: Communication GLO6: Self-management
ULO3	Employ knowledge of homeostasis and feedback loops in the regulation of human body systems.	GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO4: Critical thinking
ULO4	Apply knowledge of human anatomy and physiology to explain authentic case studies.	GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO2: Communication GLO3: Digital literacy GLO4: Critical thinking
ULO5	Analyse and interpret physiological responses related to human body systems.	GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO5: Problem solving

Assessment

Assessment description	Student output	Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit)	Indicative due week
Assessment 1: Study skills and scientific communication assignment	Written - approximately 500 words	15%	Week 4
Assessment 2: Homeostasis assignment	Written - approximately 800 words	20%	Week 7
Assessment 3: Case Study assignment	Written - approximately 1600 words	35%	Week 11
Assessment 4: End-of-Unit Assessment	90 minutes	30%	End-of-unit assessment 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

The texts and reading list for HBS109 can be found via the University Library.

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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To support student success at Deakin, we have a bring-your-own-device (BYOD) learning environment that acknowledges that students and educators bring with them the digital tools they regularly use to complete academic tasks. These tools stay with you beyond the classroom, helping you to keep learning, explore ideas more deeply, and connect with knowledge in ways that matter to you.

Students requiring a loan device should visit our Loan Laptop webpage or students requiring longer-term assistance should visit our Student Financial Assistance webpage.

Unit fee information

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