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BIOS1155: Structure, Function and Disease A
2026 unit information
This is an entry-level unit designed to give students an overview of anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology of the body systems relevant for professional practice. The basic concepts of pharmacology will also be introduced to enable students to understand the action of drugs on each of the body systems as they are covered in this unit and in BIOS1158, Structure, Function and Disease B. Material will be presented in lectures, workshops and practical sessions. Students are expected to complete self-directed learning packages prior to some practical sessions. This unit includes laboratory classes in which human donor bodies are studied; attendance at such classes is compulsory. Students will have a fundamental knowledge of professionally relevant aspects of anatomy and physiology, and be able to apply their knowledge to solve problems or explain higher level phenomena.
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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At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Use anatomical and directional terminology appropriately.
- LO2. Understand the ethics of working with human cadavers.
- LO3. Understand the normal gross and sectional anatomical structure, basic physiology and common or significant pathology of the musculoskeletal system and apply knowledge to interpret structures in images created using common modalities such as radiographs, ultrasound, CT and MRI.
- LO4. Understand the normal gross and sectional anatomical structure, basic physiology and common or significant pathology of the respiratory system and apply knowledge to interpret structures in images created using common modalities such as radiographs, ultrasound, CT and MRI.
- LO5. Understand the normal gross and sectional anatomical structure, basic physiology and common or significant pathology of the cardiovascular system and apply knowledge to interpret structures in images created using common modalities such as radiographs, ultrasound, CT and MRI.
- LO6. Understand the fundamental principles of pharmacology, be able to explain the actions, adverse reactions and interactions of medications on the human body, and explain drug scheduling, the Poisons Act and the responsibilities of health professional.
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Semester 1 2026
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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