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Offerings
MURDOCH-S1-INT-2018-ONGOING
Enrolment rules
BMS107 Foundations of Vertebrate Form and Function
Students who have successfully completed BMS264 Biomedical Physiology may not enrol in this unit for credit.
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Learning outcomes
1.
Explain the normal physiology of the major organs covered in the unit, provide an overview of the major control mechanisms for these organs, and relate this to the function of the body as a whole. (Function).
2.
Integrate information across the topics of study to develop a basic understanding of how homeostasis is maintained in the healthy body and the abnormal physiological processes are that associated with disease in multiple body systems. (Integration).
3.
Apply your understanding of physiological principles to interpret and explain experimental results obtained in physiology laboratory classes. (Application).
4.
Apply independent study skills by researching and critically reviewing information from peer reviewed literature, and work effectively to communicate that information in the form of a group oral presentation. (Research and communication skills).
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Additional information
Unit content:The unit is presented as the following major topics:
1. Nerves and synapses
2. Muscle
3. Autonomic nervous system
4. Cardiovascular system
5. Respiratory system
6. Renal system
7. Gastrointestinal system
8. Integrative Physiology
The contribution of the structure and function of the major organ systems to the overall health of the normal individual will be considered in detail. Interactions between the major organ systems and the role of neural and hormonal pathways in coordinating these systems will be emphasised throughout the course.