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BIOS 1023 Introduction to Human Biology (WSTC)

BIOS 1023  Introduction to Human Biology (WSTC)  (10 Credit Points)  
Subject Details  Legacy Code: 700061  

This subject 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.

Level: Undergraduate Level 1 subject  
Pre-requisite(s): Students must pass NATS 0006 - Fundamentals of Health Science (WSTC Prep) prior to enrolling in this unit (except for those enrolled in 7019 - Diploma in Health Science Fast Track as NATS 0006 is not in the Fast Track course structure)  
Equivalent Subjects: BIOS 1022 - Introduction to Human Biology  
Restrictions: Please see the Subject Details page for any restrictions for this subject