| Type: | Undergraduate Subject |
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| Code: | BMED11-112 |
| EFTSL: | 0.125 |
| Faculty: | Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine |
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| Credit: | 10 |
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Description
This subject focuses on the structure and function of the musculoskeletal, nervous and hormonal control systems of the body and their interaction with the internal and external environments. Students undertake an integrated study of the anatomy and function of the musculoskeletal system of the axial and appendicular skeleton, the major structural components of the central nervous system and the neurohormonal axis. The material presented also explains how sensations are recorded and interpreted, movements are controlled and the way the body regulates and integrates body function via the nervous and endocrine systems. There is also some coverage of the clinical aspects of disorders associated with control systems.
Subject details
Learning outcomes
- Identify and distinguish the major anatomical structures of the nervous and endocrine systems (including the brachial plexus and the lumbosacral plexus).
- Describe the main anatomical features of the lower limb bones and muscles (actions, origins and insertions).
- Summarise the basic processes of higher brain function including cognition, memory, language and emotion.
- Describe the general physiological mechanisms and processes underlying the sensory and motor control functions of the central and peripheral nervous systems in healthy humans.
- Explain the relationship between the structure and function of components of the neural and endocrine control system.
- Describe how some basic neuromuscular tests and assessments are used in clinical settings to identify disorders.
- Describe the neural and hormonal control processes that regulate integrated body functions involved in homeostasis that are affected by the disease.
- Present experimental reports using the correct scientific 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
- January 2025 [Standard - Human Control Systems]
- May 2024 [Standard - Human Control Systems]
- January 2024 [Standard - Human Control Systems]
- May 2023 [Standard - Human Control Systems]
- January 2023 [Standard - Human Control Systems]
- May 2022 [Standard - Human Control Systems]
- January 2022 [Standard - Human Control Systems]
- May 2021 [Standard - Human Control Systems]
- January 2021 [Standard - Human Control Systems]
- May 2020 [Standard - Human Control Systems]
- January 2020 [Standard - Human Control Systems]
- May 2019 [Standard - Human Control Systems]
- January 2019 [Standard - Human Control Systems]
- May 2018 [Standard - Human Control Systems]
- January 2018 [Standard - Human Control Systems]
- May 2017 [Standard - Human Control Systems]
Subject dates
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January 2024
Standard Offering Enrolment opens: 12/11/2023 Semester start: 15/01/2024 Subject start: 15/01/2024 Last enrolment: 28/01/2024 Teaching census: 09/02/2024 Withdraw - Financial: 10/02/2024 Withdraw - Academic: 02/03/2024 -
May 2024
Standard Offering Enrolment opens: 17/03/2024 Semester start: 13/05/2024 Subject start: 13/05/2024 Last enrolment: 26/05/2024 Teaching census: 07/06/2024 Withdraw - Financial: 08/06/2024 Withdraw - Academic: 29/06/2024 -
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
| Standard Offering | |
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| Enrolment opens: | 12/11/2023 |
| Semester start: | 15/01/2024 |
| Subject start: | 15/01/2024 |
| Last enrolment: | 28/01/2024 |
| Teaching census: | 09/02/2024 |
| Withdraw - Financial: | 10/02/2024 |
| Withdraw - Academic: | 02/03/2024 |
| Standard Offering | |
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| Enrolment opens: | 17/03/2024 |
| Semester start: | 13/05/2024 |
| Subject start: | 13/05/2024 |
| Last enrolment: | 26/05/2024 |
| Teaching census: | 07/06/2024 |
| Withdraw - Financial: | 08/06/2024 |
| Withdraw - Academic: | 29/06/2024 |
| 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 |