ANU - STUDYAT - Human Biology

Offered By:

Botany and Zoology

Academic Career:

Undergraduate

Course Subject:

Biology

Offered in:

Second Semester, 2010

Unit Value:

6 units

Course Description:

The course will comprise an introduction to aspects of human biology with an emphasis on the interaction of organ systems such as brain, heart and lungs, digestive and endocrine with some of the major concerns of our lives including sex, diet, exercise and disease. The program assumes no previous qualifications in biology. Topics discussed may include: sex and reproduction, infection and immunity, exercise and use of energy, brain and consciousness and the biology of weight regulation.

Learning Outcomes:

On satisfying the requirements of this course, students will have the knowledge and skills to:

1. Discuss human reproductive physiology, nutritional needs and body weight
2. Discuss cancer as a genetic & environmental disease
3. Discuss the processes of infection and immunity
4. Identify, evaluate and integrate information about human biology
5. Appreciate an ethical perspective in understanding advances in human biology

Indicative Assessment:

Assessment will be based on:

Reports and assignments (50%; LO 1-5)
Written exam (50%; LO 1-3)

Workload:

Three lectures per week, and up to 30 hours of laboratory and tutorial sessions.

Areas of Interest:

Medical Science

Requisite Statement:

None. However, students who intend to continue studies in biochemistry and molecular biology in second and third year should do CHEM1101 concurrently as this is an essential prerequisite for many later year courses offered by the Research School of Biology.

Majors/Specialisations:

Biological Anthropology, Environmental Studies, Forensic Anthropology, Human Ecology, and Human Sciences

Science Group:

A

Academic Contact:

Professor Bill Foley

Human Biology BIOL1008 - Details