Physiology 1A - PHPH2101

 
Faculty: Faculty of Medicine
 
 
School:  School of Medical Sciences
 
 
Course Outline: http://medicalsciences.med.unsw.edu.au/
 
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Undergraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 6
 
 
EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
 
 
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 6
 
 
Enrolment Requirements:
 
 
Prerequisite: 6 UOC from level 1 Biology (BIOS1201 pref) or BABS1201; and 6 UOC of Level 1 CHEM; and 6 UOC Level 1 MATH; Recommended : BIOC2101 or BIOC2181.
 
 
Equivalent: PHPH2121, PHPH2501, PHPH9172
 
 
Fee Band: 2 (more info)
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 

Description


Introduces fundamental physiological principles, from basic cellular function in terms of chemical and physical principles to the operation and interaction of body systems. The ares of physiology covered in this unit are excitable tissues, the cardiovascular system, blood and neuroscience. The unit includes a substantial series of practical class experiments on these different areas of physiology. This subject is taken by students enrolled in any of the Physiology programs.

Note: Students intending to major in Physiology or Pharmacology should note that prerequisites can only be waived at the discretion of the Head of Department of Physiology and Pharmacology. Biochemistry is highly recommended for a major in Physiology and essential for a major in Pharmacology.