BM1111 - Introduction to Health Sciences
Credit points: |
3 |
Year: |
2021 |
Student Contribution Band: |
Band
2 |
Administered by: |
College of Public Health, Medical & Vet Sciences |
Available to all students with permission from relevant Academic Advisor
The main purpose of the subject is to provide students with a grounding in basic biological
and chemical concepts in order to prepare them for 1st year Health Science subjects
such as physiology and anatomy. The subject aims to give students an overall understanding
of the fate of the principal chemical components of all living things, that is, water,
oxygen, proteins, carbohydrates and lipids, as these are taken in, processed, used
and disposed of by the human body. In addition, students will learn how genetics is
basic to the function and structure of the human body. The learning activities and
assessments revolve around the ability to relate the chemical and physical properties
of these principal components to biological processes necessary for the normal functioning
of the human body.
Learning Outcomes
- describe the different levels of organisation within the human body as they relate
to the various processes undertaken to maintain homeostasis;
- relate the physical and chemical properties of the principal chemical components of
the human body to their function;
- explain how these principal components are acquired, processed, used and disposed
of by the human body.
Subject Assessment
- Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (25%) - Individual
- Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (40%) - Individual
- Written > Essay (including multi-draft) 1 - (15%) - Individual
- Written > Workbook - (10%) - Individual
- Written > Essay (including multi-draft) 2 - (10%) - Individual.
Special Assessment Requirements
Achieve an overall percentage of 50% or more; Complete assessment requirements worth
at least 80% of the total possible marks; Attend every workshop/practical session.
Sit the final exam
Assumed Knowledge:
|
Year 10 equivalent English and Maths |
Availabilities
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Cairns,
Study Period 2,
Internal
|
Census Date 26-Aug-2021 |
Coordinator: |
Mrs Vicki Dunk, Professor David Whitmore |
Lecturers:
|
Mrs Vicki Dunk, Miss Jessica Watt. |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 26 hours lectures (didactic or interactive)
- 26 hours workshops
- assessment and self-directed study
|
|
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Townsville,
Study Period 2,
Internal
|
Census Date 26-Aug-2021 |
Coordinator: |
Mrs Vicki Dunk, Professor David Whitmore |
Lecturers:
|
Mrs Vicki Dunk, Miss Jessica Watt. |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 26 hours lectures (didactic or interactive)
- 26 hours workshops
- assessment and self-directed study
|
|
|
Note:
Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process,
and in case
of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest
official information.