| Type: | Undergraduate Subject |
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| Code: | BMED11-110 |
| EFTSL: | 0.125 |
| Faculty: | Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine |
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| Credit: | 10 |
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| Subject fees: |
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Description
This subject provides a detailed understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular, respiratory, and urinary systems of the body, with emphasis on the relationship between structure and function. Anatomy of the heart and great vessels, lungs, thorax, kidneys, and urinary tract is detailed and integrated with the function of these organ systems. Topics include the cardiac cycle, physiology of the circulation, mechanics of breathing, gas exchange and transport, and renal physiology. The regulation of the systems and how they interact to maintain fluid, acid-base, and circulatory homeostasis is examined.
Subject details
Learning outcomes
- Identify and distinguish the major structures of the organs that comprise the cardiovascular, respiratory and urinary systems, and their related musculoskeletal tissues.
- Describe the general physiological mechanisms and processes underlying the function of these organ systems in healthy humans and how they are affected by environmental conditions.
- Relate the microscopic and gross structural features of these organs to their function.
- Compare the role played by the autonomic nervous system and endocrine system in regulating functions of the heart, circulation, pulmonary and renal organs.
- Discuss the mechanisms by which these systems are integrated to regulate acid-base and fluid balance.
- Use standard equipment to record and interpret basic measures of cardiovascular and respiratory function, including ECG, blood pressure, and spirometry.
- Present scientific information using the correct style and format.
Enrolment requirements
| Requisites: |
Nil |
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| Assumed knowledge: |
Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for students’ lack of prior knowledge. Assumed Prior Learning (or equivalent):
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| Restrictions: |
This subject is not available as a general elective. To be eligible for enrolment, the subject must be specified in the students’ program structure. |
Subject outlines
- May 2025 [Standard - Human Organ Systems 1]
- January 2025 [Standard - Human Organ Systems 1]
- May 2024 [Standard - Human Organ Systems 1]
- January 2024 [Standard - Human Organ Systems 1]
- May 2023 [Standard - Human Organ Systems 1]
- January 2023 [Standard - Human Organ Systems 1]
- May 2022 [Standard - Human Organ Systems 1]
- January 2022 [Standard - Human Organ Systems 1]
- May 2021 [Standard - Human Organ Systems 1]
- January 2021 [Standard - Human Organ Systems 1]
- May 2020 [Standard - Human Organ Systems 1]
- January 2020 [Standard - Human Organ Systems 1]
- May 2019 [Standard - Human Organ Systems 1]
- January 2019 [Standard - Human Organ Systems 1]
- May 2018 [Standard - Human Organ Systems 1]
- January 2018 [Standard - Human Organ Systems 1]
- May 2017 [Standard - Human Organ Systems 1]
Subject dates
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January 2025
Standard Offering Enrolment opens: 10/11/2024 Semester start: 20/01/2025 Subject start: 20/01/2025 Last enrolment: 02/02/2025 Teaching census: 14/02/2025 Withdraw - Financial: 15/02/2025 Withdraw - Academic: 08/03/2025 -
May 2025
Standard Offering Enrolment opens: 23/03/2025 Semester start: 19/05/2025 Subject start: 19/05/2025 Last enrolment: 01/06/2025 Teaching census: 13/06/2025 Withdraw - Financial: 14/06/2025 Withdraw - Academic: 05/07/2025
| Standard Offering | |
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| Enrolment opens: | 10/11/2024 |
| Semester start: | 20/01/2025 |
| Subject start: | 20/01/2025 |
| Last enrolment: | 02/02/2025 |
| Teaching census: | 14/02/2025 |
| Withdraw - Financial: | 15/02/2025 |
| Withdraw - Academic: | 08/03/2025 |
| Standard Offering | |
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| Enrolment opens: | 23/03/2025 |
| Semester start: | 19/05/2025 |
| Subject start: | 19/05/2025 |
| Last enrolment: | 01/06/2025 |
| Teaching census: | 13/06/2025 |
| Withdraw - Financial: | 14/06/2025 |
| Withdraw - Academic: | 05/07/2025 |