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Foundations of the Human Body unit (CXA171)

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Location: Launceston

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 Health
School of Health Sciences
Discipline Health Sciences
Coordinator Associate Professor Tracy Douglas
Available as an elective? Yes
Delivered By University of Tasmania
Level Introductory

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Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Launceston Semester 1 This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
  • Key:
  • This unit is available through on-campus delivery On-campus
  • This unit is available through off-campus delivery Off-Campus
  • Available to International Students International students
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Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 1 23/2/2025 24/3/2025 13/4/2025 31/5/2025

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2025 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2025 will be available from the 1st October 2024. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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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 $1,164.00 $1,164.00 not applicable $2,726.00
  • Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
  • HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
  • FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4

1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.

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Teaching

Teaching Pattern

Independent Learning (4hrs x weekly), Individual study (4hrs x weekly), Practical (2hrs x weekly)

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
-    The eBook version is available from WileyDirect or online bookshops. 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

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