BMA1902 · Monash University
Human structure and function 2
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 1
- Workload
- —
- Faculty
- Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
What it covers
This unit is the second in a sequence of two health science units that provides foundation knowledge of human anatomy and physiology relevant for allied health professions and further develops skills in the critical evaluation of evidence. The major themes of study in this unit are: body support and movement, cardiovascular anatomy and physiology, the respiratory system, the urinary system and the control of body fluids; the digestive system and the processing of nutrients in the body; the lymphoid/immune system; microbes and infection; and an introduction to pharmacological principles.
Assessment
| Task | Type | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| In-semester quizzes (MCQ) | Quiz / Test | 10% |
| Final examination (MCQ and/or EMQ, plus SAQ - 130 minutes) | Examination | 45% |
| Anatomy test (MCQ/SAQ) | Quiz / Test | 25% |
| Mid-semester test (MCQ) | Quiz / Test | 20% |
When and where
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Peninsula | On-campus |