PHY2032 · Human physiology: Hormonal and digestive systems

Overview

This unit examines how the endocrine system controls complex body functions. The content of this unit will be presented to you by way of four discrete topics. Topic one covers general characteristics of hormonal control systems, together with the endocrine regulation of metabolism, stress, growth and calcium homeostasis. Topic two addresses male and female reproductive physiology. Topic three covers the physiology of digestion, extending onto nutrition and human health while topic four addresses the regulation of total-body energy balance.

Areas of study: Pharmacology Physiology

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.

Learning outcomes

1. Describe the structure and function of the digestive, endocrine and reproductive systems of the body;
2. Explain how these body systems integrate with nutrition, growth and development;
3. Use specific examples of adaptations or dysfunction of these body systems to explain their normal functions;
4. Work in groups to complete a project, including experimental procedures in laboratory classes;
5. Demonstrate physiology laboratory skills, including data analysis and presentation;
6. Communicate scientific information via a variety of media/presentation styles.

Workload

• 6 hours of directed learning (consisting of a combination of online lectures, workshops, laboratory classes and pre/post-class activities) and • 6 hours of self-directed study per week

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.