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PHSI3010: Systems Physiology
2027 unit information
The body's most vital functions, movement, circulation, reproduction, and development, depend on the coordinated activity of multiple systems operating simultaneously across molecular, cellular, and organ scales. This unit examines the integrative physiology that underpins these functions, tracing the cellular and mechanical mechanisms of the nervous, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, and developmental systems and connecting normal physiology to the pathological states that arise when integration breaks down. You will engage with practicing researchers and clinical stakeholders, applying physiological principles to real health challenges and developing the communication and collaboration skills demanded by careers in research, clinical practice, and health-related industries. Laboratory and tutorial activities are designed to mirror the professional contexts you will enter, building competency in data acquisition, research communication, and evidence-based stakeholder engagement.
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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(PHSI2X05 and PHSI2X06) or (PHSI2X07 or MEDS2001) or [12 credit points from BCMB2X02 or BIOL2X29 or GEGE2X01 or MIMI2X02] |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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PHSI3910 |
| Assumed knowledge:
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Understand and communicate effectively key physiological principles relating to musculoskeletal/nervous system, the cardiovascular system and/or reproduction/development
- LO2. Compare and contrast pathological data to data taken from a healthy population
- LO3. Apply physiology knowledge to understand diseases of the musculoskeletal/nervous system, cardiovascular system and/or in reproduction/development
- LO4. Collaborate with peers to understand and communicate with stakeholders (community, clinical populations and researchers) about physiological principles pertaining to the musculoskeletal/nervous system, cardiovascular physiology and/or reproduction/development.
- LO5. Acquire and interpret research data and develop research communication skills in relation to systems physiology
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Semester 1 2027
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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