This subject contains a 4 day Compulsory Residential School.The purpose of this residential school is to provide face-to-face presentation of major scientific concepts to enhance student understanding.
This subject begins the study of human bioscience. Relevant chemistry, physics and microbiology are introduced before beginning the study of normal structure and function of the human body. This subject focuses on the structure and function of the integumentary, musculoskeletal, and nervous systems.
* Offering has a residential school. Please view following information for further details.
HD/FL
One session
School of Biomedical Sciences
BMS101, BMS102, BMS121, BMS122, BMS221, BMS222, BMS231, BMS232
PHYSICAL SCIENCES * Elements and atoms * Molecules and compounds * Electrolytes * Acids and bases * Buffers * Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and nucleic acids * Mechanical forces * Heat * Fluids * Electricity * Radiation MICROBIOLOGY * Major classes of microorganisms * Control of microbial growth * Control of the spread of infections HUMAN BODY * Anatomical terminology * Cell structure and function * Plasma membrane and transmembane transport * Function of cell organelles * Genetic material (DNA & RNA) and cell division * Homeostasis and associated processes * Body tissues * Body cavities and associated membranes INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM * Structure and function of the skin and accessory structures SKELETAL SYSTEM * Structure and function of the skeleton * Bone growth MUSCULAR SYSTEM * Structure and function of the muscular system * Major muscle types * Major skeletal muscles of the body * Muscle contraction NERVOUS SYSTEM * Structure and function of the nervous system (central, peripheral, autonomic, special senses) * Neurotransmission & neurointegration
This subject contains a 4 day Compulsory Residential School.The purpose of this residential school is to provide face-to-face presentation of major scientific concepts to enhance student understanding.
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The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: May 2019. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.