RSC201 Cardiorespiratory Anatomy and Physiology (8)
Abstract| The subject takes an integrated mechanistic approach to the anatomy and physiology of the cardiorespiratory system, emphasising applied aspects. |
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+ Subject Availability Modes and Location
| Session 1 | | Distance* | Wagga Wagga Campus |
*This subject offering contains a residential school. Please view following information for further details.
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: RSC201
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
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Subject information| Duration | Grading System | School: |
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| One session | HD/FL | School of Biomedical Sciences |
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Enrolment restrictions| Restricted to students enrolled in the postgraduate Respiratory Science and Asthma and Respiratory Management courses (no subject prerequisite), Master of Health Science (Generic) (no subject pre-requisite) or in the Bachelor of Medical Science. |
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| Prerequisite(s) | Incompatible subject(s) |
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| BMS130 | RSC410 |
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Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
* identify the gross and microscopic anatomy of the cardiorespiratory system in health and disease;
* understand the physiological principles of ventilation, diffusion and gas transport;
* understand the principles of circulation and the mechanisms regulating perfusion;
* comprehend the role of the cardiorespiratory system in homeostasis; |
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SyllabusThe subject will cover the following topics:
Respiratory Anatomy: thoracic cavity and organs, upper and lower respiratory tract, lung histology, muscles of respiration, pulmonary and bronchial circulation, nerve supply;
Respiratory Physiology: lung volumes and capacities, ventilation, rheology, diffusion, gas transport, perfusion, neural regulation, buffering, homeostasis;
Cardiovascular Anatomy: pulmonary, systemic and bronchial circulations; the heart; blood and lymph vessels;
Cardiovascular Physiology: heart function; vascular pressures and resistance; cardiovascular regulation;
General: standard physiological abbreviations |
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Residential School| This subject contains a compulsory 4 day residential school.
The residential school will provide an opportunity to carry out several practical exercises including thoracic cardiorespiratory anatomy dissection, spirometry, laboratory quality assurance and infection control. There will also be student presentations and anopportunity for tutorial style interaction with lecturers and other students. For respiratory science and clinical physiology students there will also be coverage of lung volume determination, lung diffusion capacity and respiratory pressures. Asthma Education students will have the opportunity to examine various medication delivery devices and discuss Asthma Management plans.
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The information contained in the 2015 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 01 October 2015. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.
