School Of Science And HealthIntroduction to Human Biology (WSTC)Western Sydney University Unit Code: 700061.3
Discipline: HUMAN BIOLOGY
Student Contribution Band: 2
Level: 1
Credit Points: 10
Equivalent Units
300361 - Introduction to Human Biology
Prerequisite
Students must pass 700190 - Fundamentals of Health Science (WSTC Prep) prior to enrolling in this unit (except for those enrolled in 7019 - Diploma in Health Science Fast Track or 7093 - Bachelor of Health Science Fast Track (WSTC First Year Program) as 700190 is not in the Fast Track course structure).
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled at Western Sydney University, The College. Students enrolled in Extended Diplomas must pass 40 credit points from the preparatory units listed in the course structure prior to enrolling in this University level unit.
Students enrolled in the combined Diploma/Bachelor courses listed below must pass all College Preparatory units listed in the course structure before progressing to the Year Two units.
About this Unit
This unit gives a basic understanding of the human body and introduces the scientific and medical terminology used for anatomy, physiology and biochemistry. It deals with gross structure and microscopic structure of the human body. It also examines microbial organisms, their classification, how they differ from eukaryotic cells and how our body defends against them. Where appropriate, examples of functional diseases will be discussed.