Courses & Units

Foundations of the Human Body CXA171

Introduction

This unit is designed to introduce you to foundation knowledge relevant to the structure and function of the human body. Concepts in biological chemistry, cell metabolism, microscopy, cell biology and molecular and descriptive genetics will be covered in the unit, with a particular focus on humans. This will provide you with a foundation body of knowledge particularly relevant to studies in biochemistry, human nutrition and anatomy and physiology.

Summary

Unit name Foundations of the Human Body
Unit code CXA171
Credit points 12.5
College/School College of Health and Medicine
School of Health Sciences
Discipline Health Sciences
Coordinator Ms Tracy Douglas
Available as an elective? Yes
Delivered By University of Tasmania
Level Introductory

Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Launceston Semester 1 On-Campus International Domestic

Key

On-campus
Off-Campus
International students
Domestic students
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Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 1 26/2/2024 22/3/2024 15/4/2024 2/6/2024

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Learning Outcomes

  • Demonstrate and apply knowledge of concepts and principles related to the human body at a chemical and cellular level.
  • Problem solve (interpret and analyse) different forms of data and information.
  • Communicate biological information in writing.

Fee Information

Field of Education Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 Domestic Full Fee 4
010913 $1,118.00 $1,118.00 not applicable $2,596.00

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Teaching

Teaching Pattern

There will be equivalent of two (2) 50-minute lectures per week provided online.There will be one (1) 2-hour practical/tutorial per week for 8 weeks of the unit.

AssessmentQuizzes (10%)|Report (25%)|Test (25%)|Examination (40%)
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Textbooks

Required

There is no prescribed text book for this unit. Any recent human anatomy and physiology text book is an ideal resource. 
Teaching staff particularly recommend:
Martini, FH, Nath, JL, & Bartholomew EF (2018). Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology, 11th Edition (Global Edition). Pearson, NY. 
This book is available from Booktopia.
OR
Tortora, GJ, Derrickson, B, Burkett, B, Cooke, J, DiPietro, F, Diversi, T, Dye, D, Engel, A, Green, H, Macartney, M, McKean, M, Peoples, G, and Summers, S. (2022). Principles of Anatomy & Physiology, 3rd Asia-Pacific Edition. John Wiley & Sons Australia, Ltd: Milton, Qld, Australia. ISBN: 9780730392002
-    available from Booktopia or alternatively, the eBook version from WileyDirect. The eBook version is considerably cheaper (and is required for CZZ101 and CZZ102).
There is an extensive range of cell biology/anatomy and physiology texts in the reserve and non-reserve sections of the University library (including the required texts) that may be accessed regularly to supplement the lecture material.

 
Recommended

There is an extensive range of cell biology/anatomy and physiology texts in the reserve and non-reserve sections of the University library at Launceston (including the recommended texts) that should be accessed regularly to supplement lecture material

LinksBooktopia textbook finder

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