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BBHE1011: The Body in Balance: Genetics and Homeostasis
2026 unit information
This unit will provide a brief introduction to the fundamental concepts of genetics and disease-causing variants. It will explore the structure (anatomy) and function (physiology) of the human body, focusing on the contributions of the cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive and urinary systems to maintenance of homeostasis, health and well-being across the lifespan. It will then explore interrelationships between cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive and urinary systems and how they enable the normal activities of life and set the scene for integration with units exploring other organ systems. It will take an applied approach providing examples of disease states affecting these systems, such as heart disease and kidney failure, to lay critical foundations for senior units that consider disease processes in detail.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Medicine and Health
| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | Department of Medical Sciences |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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None |
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Corequisites:
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BBHE1003 |
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None |
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None |
The learning outcomes for this unit will be available two weeks before the first day of teaching.
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Semester 2 2026
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Normal day | Westmead, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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