Overview

This unit introduces students to fundamental concepts in human anatomy and physiology. It provides an introduction to anatomical structures and functions of organ systems in the human body, and examines these in normal and abnormal functioning.

Requisites

Teaching periods
Location
Start and end dates
Last self-enrolment date
Census date
Last withdraw without fail date
Results released date
Pathways Teaching 3
Location
Hawthorn
Start and end dates
20-October-2025
30-January-2026
Last self-enrolment date
02-November-2025
Census date
14-November-2025
Last withdraw without fail date
12-December-2025
Results released date
10-February-2026
Pathways Teaching 1
Location
Hawthorn
Start and end dates
23-February-2026
29-May-2026
Last self-enrolment date
08-March-2026
Census date
24-March-2026
Last withdraw without fail date
14-April-2026
Results released date
09-June-2026
Pathways Teaching 2
Location
Hawthorn
Start and end dates
22-June-2026
25-September-2026
Last self-enrolment date
05-July-2026
Census date
21-July-2026
Last withdraw without fail date
11-August-2026
Results released date
06-October-2026
Pathways Teaching 3
Location
Hawthorn
Start and end dates
19-October-2026
29-January-2027
Last self-enrolment date
01-November-2026
Census date
17-November-2026
Last withdraw without fail date
15-December-2026
Results released date
09-February-2027

Unit learning outcomes

Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:

  1. Locate and identify anatomical structures in the human body.
  2. Differentiate between levels of organisation in biological systems and apply this knowledge to anatomical and physiological concepts
  3. Explain the functions of organs and organ systems and their roles in normal body function
  4. Differentiate between normal and abnormal anatomy and physiology

Teaching methods

Hawthorn

Activity Type Activity Total Hours Number of Weeks Hours Per Week
Live Online Lecture 24 12 weeks 2
On-campus Class 24 12 weeks 2
On-campus Lab 24 12 weeks 2
Unspecified Activities Independent Learning 78 12 weeks 6.5
Total Hours: 150 Total Hours (per week): 12.5

NCHS - Colombo

Activity Type Activity Total Hours Number of Weeks Hours Per Week
On-campus Lecture 24 12 weeks 2
On-campus Class 24 12 weeks 2
On-campus Lab 24 12 weeks 2
Unspecified Activities Independent Learning 78 12 weeks 6.5
Total Hours: 150 Total Hours (per week): 12.5

Assessment

Type Task Weighting ULOs
Assignment
 Group  30% 1,2,3,4 
Examination Individual  40%  1,2,3,4 
Online Quizzes Individual 30%  1,2,3,4

Content

  • Anatomy and physiology of human cells, tissues, organs and the organ systems, including the skin, skeleton, muscles, heart, lungs, circulation, renal (kidney), digestive, endocrine, reproductive, and nervous systems
  • Introductions to: inheritance, development, nutrition, immunology, evolution and homeostasis

Study resources

Reading materials

A list of reading materials and/or required textbooks will be available in the Unit Outline on Canvas.