Fundamentals of Bioscience unit (CXA107)

Launceston

Introduction

The content of Fundamentals of Bioscience is based on the structural organisation of the human body and the general functions of the body systems, with particular emphasis on the relationship between structure and function. Major concepts of human biology are introduced in the initial weeks and these concepts are then contextualised in the functional anatomy of circulatory, respiratory, nervous, musculoskeletal, digestive and renal systems, in subsequent weeks.

Summary

Unit name	Fundamentals of Bioscience
Unit code	CXA107
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Health School of Health Sciences
Discipline	Health Sciences
Coordinator	Associate Professor Darren Henstridge
Available as an elective?	Yes
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Introductory

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Launceston	Semester 2

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Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 2	05/07/2027	27/07/2027	30/08/2027	24/10/2027

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Unit census dates currently displaying for 2027 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2027 will be available from the 1st October 2026. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

• Communicate biological information about the human body using biosciences specific language.
• Identify, describe and explain the normal structure and function of the human body.
• Differentiate between normal and abnormal human structure and function.

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	$1,235.00	$1,235.00	not applicable

• Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
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• FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility⁴

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Teaching

Teaching Pattern	Workshops (2hrs x 12 times)
Assessment	Quizzes (10%)|Anatomy Laboratory Examination. (20%)|Artificial Intelligence (AI)-Assisted Practical Teaching Assessment (30%)|Examination (40%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Amerman, E.C. 2018. Human anatomy and physiology (2nd Global edition), Person, Essex.

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