Human Physiology

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

1. Identify anatomical and physiological structures across the nervous, endocrine, muscular, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive and urinary systems, describing their structural and operational processes, and exploring their interrelationships and interaction with human movement;
2. Apply occupational health and safety, environmental, social and cultural responsibilities and regulations while working in a laboratory environment;
3. Develop skills in common experimental techniques, observation, recording of data and critical analysis that enables students to solve scientific problems;
4. Communicate scientific concepts professionally and effectively in various contexts as an individual or in groups; and
5. Develop the ability to access, evaluate, interpret, synthesise and present evidence-based research.