| Offered By: |
Faculty of Science
Department of Biological Science
BIOL115: THE THREAD OF LIFE
This unit deals with the nuts and bolts of life on earth. Throughout
the unit there is a single unifying theme – that all of the processes
that give rise to life are derived from DNA. We show students that DNA
controls life by acting as a blueprint for the construction of proteins,
and that those proteins build cells which act as the basic structural
and functional units of all life. To demonstrate these processes to
students, we start by talking about the structure and function of DNA to
show how it can act as a simple code for the construction of proteins.
Students are then shown how proteins are constructed from the DNA code,
and how those proteins can be used to build and maintain cells. Having
established these basic principles, the unit then goes on to explain how
cells construct multicellular organisms during development, and how the
proper functioning of those organisms is maintained by regulating
cellular activity. We also demonstrate that the DNA code is essentially
immortal because it can be copied from generation to generation, from
cell to cell.
| Credit Points: |
3 |
| When Offered: |
S2 Day - Session 2, North Ryde, Day
S2 External - Session 2, External (On-campus dates: 24-25 August, 16-17 September, 31 August-1 September, 17-18 September) |
| Staff Contact: |
Dr Sham Nair |
| Unit Designations: |
Technology
Science
Medical Sciences |
| Assessed As: |
Graded |
| Offered By: |
Faculty of Science
Department of Biological Sciences
CBMS103: ORGANIC AND BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY
This unit presents the fundamentals of organic chemistry, which is
the study of chemical compounds containing carbon. Such compounds are
the major components of living systems. The unit is therefore
particularly suitable for students who wish to major in chemistry or
biomolecular sciences, as well as those pursuing related disciplines in
biological, medical and health sciences. The themes presented are
relevant to molecular transformations in both the living world and in
the laboratory. The coursework encompasses a systematic study of the
structures and typical reactions of the major classes of functional
groups (alkanes; alkenes; aromatic compounds; alkyl halides; alcohols;
aldehydes and ketones; carboxylic acids; and amines). This includes the
chemical properties of important biomolecules such as amino acids,
proteins, carbohydrates and nucleic acids.
| Credit Points: |
3 |
| When Offered: |
S2 Day - Session 2, North Ryde, Day
S1 External - Session 1, External (On-campus dates: 9-10 March, 13-15 April, 18-19 May) |
| Staff Contact: |
Associate Professor Joanne Jamie |
| Prerequisites: |
(CBMS101(P) or HSC Chemistry Band 4) or admission to GCertBiotech  |
|
| NCCWs: |
CBMS106 |
| Unit Designations: |
Medical Sciences
Technology
Science |
| Assessed As: |
Graded |
| Offered By: |
Faculty of Science
Department of Chemistry and Biomolecular Sciences |
CHIR113: CHIROPRACTIC SCIENCES 1
This unit offers an introduction to the philosophy, art and science
of chiropractic. History and founding principles are discussed. The
concepts and role of philosophy and critical thinking are presented.
Chiropractic terminology is introduced while a basic level of
psychomotor skills are developed through motion palpation, muscle
assessment and soft tissue techniques. Fundamental physics and
biomechanics which support chiropractic techniques are taught.
| Credit Points: |
3 |
| When Offered: |
S1 Day - Session 1, North Ryde, Day |
| Staff Contact: |
Mr Courtis Rigney |
| Prerequisites: |
Admission to BChiroSc |
|
| Corequisites: |
HLTH108 or HLTH107 |
|
| NCCWs: |
CHIR101, CHIR103 |
| Unit Designations: |
Science |
| Assessed As: |
Graded |
| Offered By: |
Faculty of Science
Department of Chiropractic |
CHIR114: CHIROPRACTIC SCIENCES 2
This unit is a continuation of the philosophy, art and science of
chiropractic as introduced in CHIR113. The development of psychomotor
skills, the related biomechanics and physics continue. Research
methodology is introduced in this unit.
| Credit Points: |
3 |
| When Offered: |
S2 Day - Session 2, North Ryde, Day |
| Staff Contact: |
Mr Curtis Rigney |
| Prerequisites: |
[Admission to BChiroSc and HLTH108(P) and (CHIR113(P) or CHIR103(P))] |
|
| NCCWs: |
CHIR101, CHIR104 |
| Unit Designations: |
Science |
| Assessed As: |
Graded |
| Offered By: |
Faculty of Science
Department of Chiropractic |
HLTH108: ANATOMICAL SCIENCES 1: INTRODUCTION
This is an introductory unit which presents the basic concepts of
anatomical sciences: gross anatomy, histology and embryology. All
systems of the human body are introduced and described at the
microscopic and macroscopic levels. The unit also focuses on clinical
anatomy and surface anatomy. Anatomical models and medical imagery (MRI,
X-ray films, CT-scans) are used in the practical sessions and
tutorials.
| Credit Points: |
3 |
| When Offered: |
S1 Day - Session 1, North Ryde, Day |
| Staff Contact: |
Associate Professor Goran Strkalj |
| NCCWs: |
HLTH107, HLTH132, CHIR133 |
| Unit Designations: |
Science |
| Assessed As: |
Graded |
| Offered By: |
Faculty of Science
Department of Chiropractic |
HLTH109: ANATOMICAL SCIENCES 2: ANATOMY OF LIMBS AND BACK
This unit builds on the basic anatomy taught in HLTH108 Anatomical
Sciences 1. It focuses on the anatomy of the upper and lower limbs. The
unit utilises an integrated approach within which relevant gross
anatomy, histology and embryology, as well as clinical and applied
anatomy are incorporated. Reference is made to locomotion, posture and
the structural specialisations for chiropractic manipulative and tactile
functions of the limbs.
| Credit Points: |
3 |
| When Offered: |
S2 Day - Session 2, North Ryde, Day |
| Staff Contact: |
Associate Professor Goran Strkalj |
| Prerequisites: |
HLTH108(P) |
|
| Unit Designations: |
Science |
| Assessed As: |
Graded |
| Offered By: |
Faculty of Science |
BIOL247: SYSTEMS PHYSIOLOGY
This unit considers the maintenance of body homeostasis. We
investigate the cardiovascular system including an examination of the
electrical and mechanical functions of the heart, its interaction with
the blood vessels, and the hormones and the autonomic nervous system
that control heart function. Next we study the role of the renal system
in the control of the chemical composition of the body, water balance
and body fluid volume. An overview of the respiratory and
gastrointestinal systems will follow. Practical classes involve
measuring physiological parameters such as blood pressure and electrical
conduction through the heart (the ECG) in humans.
| Credit Points: |
3 |
| When Offered: |
S2 Day - Session 2, North Ryde, Day
S2 External - Session 2, External (On-campus dates: 24-25 August, 19-21 September) |
| Staff Contact: |
Dr Julia Raftos |
| Prerequisites: |
6cp(P) from ((BBE101 and BIOL108 and BIOL114 and BIOL115
and (PSY104 or PSYC104) and (PSY105 or PSYC105) and HLTH108 and
HLTH109)) |
|
| NCCWs: |
BIOL358 |
| Unit Designations: |
Medical Sciences
Science |
| Assessed As: |
Graded |
| Offered By: |
Faculty of Science
Department of Biological Sciences |
BIOL257: NEUROPHYSIOLOGY
This unit considers the function of nerves and hormones in the
regulation of body functions. We begin with a discussion on how the
selective permeability of the cell membrane gives rise to the electrical
properties of cells, in particular nerve and muscle cells. The function
and organisation of nerves into central and peripheral nervous systems,
as well as specialised nerves and organs giving rise to the sensory
system, is investigated in detail before we examine their role in
homeostasis and muscle control. We then cover the neuroendocrine system,
which is the link between the central nervous system and the endocrine
system, before looking at the function of the main groups of hormones
and their interrelationship with the immune system.
This unit is designed to serve science, medical science and chiropractic
students and is also of interest to students studying psychology with
an emphasis on physiology.
| Credit Points: |
3 |
| When Offered: |
S1 Day - Session 1, North Ryde, Day
S1 External - Session 1, External (On-campus dates: 18-19 April, 25-26 May) |
| Staff Contact: |
Dr Stephney Whillier |
| Prerequisites: |
6cp(P) from ((BBE101 and BIOL108 and BIOL114 and BIOL115
and (PSY104 or PSYC104) and (PSY105 or PSYC105) and HLTH108 and
HLTH109)) |
|
| NCCWs: |
BIOL246, BIOL357 |
| Unit Designations: |
Medical Sciences
Science |
| Assessed As: |
Graded |
| Offered By: |
Faculty of Science
Department of Biological Sciences |
CBMS223: BIOCHEMISTRY
This unit provides an essential background of biochemistry for the
modern life scientist, building on fundamentals of organic and
biological chemistry and general biology. Lecture topics include
structure of biological macromolecules, enzymatic control of biological
reactions, principal pathways of intermediary metabolism, flow of energy
within cells, and lipid and amino acid metabolism. The unit emphasises
the interpretation of quantitative data and the experimental basis for
our current ideas and developments in biochemistry. Laboratory practical
sessions will alternate with tutorials covering lecture and practical
topics.
| Credit Points: |
3 |
| When Offered: |
S1 Day - Session 1, North Ryde, Day |
| Staff Contact: |
Professor Shoba Ranganathan |
| Prerequisites: |
(BIOL115 and CBMS103) or admission to GCertBiotech or GDipChiroSc or PGQual(Chiro) |
|
| Unit Designations: |
Medical Sciences
Science
Technology |
| Assessed As: |
Graded |
| Offered By: |
Faculty of Science
Department of Chemistry and Biomolecular Sciences |
CHIR213: CHIROPRACTIC SCIENCES 3
Via didactic and self-directed study, the student will gain an
overview of current chiropractic health care, the nature of chiropractic
principles and their application in the field. Basic extremity and some
spinal musculoskeletal anatomy and biomechanics will be discussed. This
unit will focus on the lower extremities. Physics lecture and lab and
its application to chiropractic procedures is an integral part of the
program. Students will practice the skills of observation, range of
motion, palpation, and muscle testing. The students' ability to perform
various articulatory techniques relating to the lower limbs will be
improved. The student will begin to develop clinical decision-making
processes.
| Credit Points: |
3 |
| When Offered: |
S1 Day - Session 1, North Ryde, Day |
| Staff Contact: |
Mr Michael Swain |
| Prerequisites: |
Admission to BChiroSc and (CHIR113(P) or CHIR103(P)) and (CHIR114(P) or CHIR104(P)) |
|
| NCCWs: |
CHIR201 |
| Unit Designations: |
Science |
| Assessed As: |
Graded |
| Offered By: |
Faculty of Science
Department of Chiropractic |
CHIR214: CHIROPRACTIC SCIENCES 4
Via didactic and self-directed study, the student will gain an
overview of current chiropractic health care, the nature of chiropractic
principles and their application in the field. Basic extremity and some
spinal musculoskeletal anatomy and biomechanics will be discussed. This
unit will focus on the upper extremities. Physics lecture and lab and
its application to chiropractic procedures Is an integral part of the
program. Students will practise the skills of observation, range of
motion, palpation, and muscle testing. The students' ability to perform
various articulatory techniques relating to the upper limbs will be
improved. The student will begin to develop clinical decision-making
processes. Chiropractic procedures and physics as it relates to the
upper limb will be explored and defined.
| Credit Points: |
3 |
| When Offered: |
S2 Day - Session 2, North Ryde, Day |
| Staff Contact: |
Mr Michael Swain |
| Prerequisites: |
Admission to BChiroSc and (CHIR113(P) or CHIR103(P)) and (CHIR213(P) or CHIR201(P)) |
|
| NCCWs: |
CHIR202 |
| Unit Designations: |
Science |
| Assessed As: |
Graded |
| Offered By: |
Faculty of Science
Department of Chiropractic |
HLTH213: ANATOMICAL SCIENCES 3: ANATOMY OF THE HEAD, NECK AND TRUNK
This unit builds on the basic anatomy taught in HLTH108. The regional
anatomy of the head, neck and trunk is examined in detail. The unit
utilises an integrated approach within which relevant gross anatomy,
histology and embryology, as well as clinical and applied anatomy are
incorporated.
| Credit Points: |
3 |
| When Offered: |
S1 Day - Session 1, North Ryde, Day |
| Staff Contact: |
Dr Paul Tawadros |
| Prerequisites: |
HLTH108(P) |
|
| NCCWs: |
HLTH307 |
| Unit Designations: |
Science |
| Assessed As: |
Graded |
| Offered By: |
Faculty of Science
Department of Chiropractic |
HLTH214: ANATOMICAL SCIENCES 4: NEUROANATOMY
This unit builds on the basic anatomy taught in HLTH108. It focuses
on the structure and function of the nervous system. The unit utilises
an integrated approach within which relevant gross anatomy, histology
and embryology, as well as clinical and applied anatomy are
incorporated.
| Credit Points: |
3 |
| When Offered: |
S2 Day - Session 2, North Ryde, Day |
| Staff Contact: |
Dr Stephney Whillier |
| Prerequisites: |
HLTH108(P) |
|
| NCCWs: |
HLTH308 |
| Unit Designations: |
Science |
| Assessed As: |
Graded |
| Offered By: |
Faculty of Science
Department of Chiropractic |
HLTH215: PRINCIPLES IN HEALTH AND DISEASE 1
This unit provides the students with the opportunity to explore the
relationship between health and disease, from both the biological and
psychosocial perspective. The diversity of stressors influencing the
human body and mind is explored, and the response of the body to them is
discussed. This includes adaptations at both cellular and tissue levels
of organisation, inflammation, the immune response, tissue death and
neoplasia. The immunisation debate and other relevant public health
issues are explored. The relationship between the brain, 'mind', immune
and endocrine systems is also studied. By the conclusion of this unit,
students will have an understanding of the complex relationship between
ourselves and our environment.
| Credit Points: |
3 |
| When Offered: |
S2 Day - Session 2, North Ryde, Day |
| Staff Contact: |
Associate Professor Subramanyam Vemulpad |
| Prerequisites: |
BIOL115 and (HLTH108 or BIOL108) |
|
| Unit Designations: |
Science |
| Assessed As: |
Graded |
| Offered By: |
Faculty of Science
Department of Chiropractic |
ANTH202: ILLNESS AND HEALING
This unit offers an introduction to medical anthropology and
cross-cultural beliefs relating to illness and healing. We consider
different notions of disease causality and examine the proposition that
good health, and conversely ill health, is never just about the body.
Throughout the unit, we look at conditions of disease as having social
as well as biological origins and take the point of view that ideas of
health and methods of treating illness are deeply lodged in cultural
frameworks. Thus we treat healing practices, including Western
biomedicine, as inevitably predicated on cultural systems of
understanding. How people understand illness and where it comes from,
and what they do about it when it does occur, tells us a lot about how
different societies understand people and their place in the world.
Specific topics include: cross-cultural approaches to bodily and mental
disorders; the social construction of illness; somatisation, placebos,
and the role of symbolism in healing; shamanistic practices; emotions
and embodiment; science and biomedicine; gender and health; alternative
medicine; health promotion and regulation; and new infectious diseases.
| Credit Points: |
3 |
| When Offered: |
S2 Day - Session 2, North Ryde, Day
S2 External - Session 2, External |
| Staff Contact: |
Dr Chris Lyttleton |
| Prerequisites: |
ANTH150 or 12cp or admission to GDipArts |
|
| NCCWs: |
ANTH274 |
| Unit Designations: |
Science |
| Assessed As: |
Graded |
| Offered By: |
Faculty of Arts
Department of Anthropology |
HLTH200: CONTEMPORARY HEALTH ISSUES
This unit provides an introduction to the multidisciplinary field of
health studies. The unit focuses on the social and environmental
determinants of health that result in inequalities both between and
within countries. Specific topics include the leading causes of
mortality and morbidity; impacts of globalisation on health; and how
population health is increasingly affected by the natural and man-made
environment.
| Credit Points: |
3 |
| When Offered: |
S2 Day - Session 2, North Ryde, Day |
| Staff Contact: |
Dr Ross Mackenzie |
| Prerequisites: |
12cp |
|
| Unit Designations: |
Science
Social Science |
| Assessed As: |
Graded |
| Offered By: |
Faculty of Science
Department of Environment and Geography |
CHIR316: CHIROPRACTIC SCIENCE 6
This unit further develops the psychomotor skill acquisition of
CHIR315. The unit continues learning of the core group of techniques and
aims at proficiency of this core. The hypotheses and scientific
rationale relating to chiropractic intervention is further explored. The
major themes relating to evidence-based practice (EBP) are further
developed. Biomechanics of the spine and how it relates to clinical
application is explored in detail.
| Credit Points: |
3 |
| When Offered: |
S2 Day - Session 2, North Ryde, Day |
| Staff Contact: |
Mr Aron Downie |
| Prerequisites: |
(Admission to BChiroSc and (CHIR315 or CHIR301)) or admission to PGQualChiro |
|
| NCCWs: |
CHIR302 |
| Unit Designations: |
Science |
| Assessed As: |
Graded |
| Offered By: |
Faculty of Science
Department of Chiropractic |
CHIR315: CHIROPRACTIC SCIENCE 5
This unit is an introduction to chiropractic spinal technique and
extends palpation from the skills units at 100 and 200 level. It further
develops psychomotor skill acquisition learned in these previous units.
The unit covers a core group of techniques and aims at proficiency of
this core. The hypotheses and scientific rationale relating to
chiropractic intervention is examined. The major themes relating to
evidence-based practice (EBP) are explored. Biomechanics of the spine
and how it relates to clinical application is explored in detail.
| Credit Points: |
3 |
| When Offered: |
S1 Day - Session 1, North Ryde, Day |
| Staff Contact: |
Mr Aron Downie |
| Prerequisites: |
[Admission to BChiroSc and (CHIR213(P) or CHIR201(P)) and (CHIR214(P) or CHIR202(P))] or admission to PGQualChiro |
|
| NCCWs: |
CHIR301 |
| Unit Designations: |
Science |
| Assessed As: |
Graded |
| Offered By: |
Faculty of Science
Department of Chiropractic |
HLTH304: RADIOGRAPHIC PHYSICS, PRACTICE AND PROTECTION
This unit is conducted to develop students' knowledge in the
underlying physical principles of medical radiation science. The unit is
presented in three distinct modules:
- Module 1 is the study of Radiation Physics, its principles and current
technology of imaging equipment.
- Module 2 is the study of the principles and practice of image
production and image processing techniques.
- Module 3 describes the biological effects of radiation as well as
current radiation protection techniques.
| Credit Points: |
3 |
| When Offered: |
S1 Day - Session 1, North Ryde, Day |
| Staff Contact: |
Chiropractic staff |
| Prerequisites: |
(39cp including 12cp at 200 level) or admission to GDipChiroSc |
|
| NCCWs: |
HLTH204 |
| Unit Designations: |
Science |
| Assessed As: |
Graded |
| Offered By: |
Faculty of Science
Department of Chiropractic |
HLTH306: RESEARCH METHODS FOR HEALTH SCIENCES
This unit provides an introduction to the principles of
evidence-based health practice. The unit covers a range of issues in
research including: subjectivity and objectivity; different research
strategies; evaluation and interpretation of data; and ethical issues.
Concepts of efficacy, effectiveness, clinical and statistical
significance, and critical appraisal of published work are introduced.
| Credit Points: |
3 |
| When Offered: |
S1 Day - Session 1, North Ryde, Day |
| Staff Contact: |
Associate Professor Subramanyam Vemulpad |
| Prerequisites: |
39cp |
|
| Unit Designations: |
Science |
| Assessed As: |
Graded |
| Offered By: |
Faculty of Science |
HLTH316: PRINCIPLES IN HEALTH AND DISEASE 2
This unit provides students with further opportunity to explore the
relationship between health and disease, from both the biological and
psychological perspective. The common pathologies of each body system
are studied, and their causes, mechanisms and effects are explored. The
links between these disease mechanisms and their clinical manifestations
is highlighted. By the completion of the unit, students will have a
good knowledge of the major diseases of the body, and how they manifest
in the patient. By studying a large number of human disease states,
students will deepen their understanding of the complex relationship
between ourselves and our environment.
| Credit Points: |
3 |
| When Offered: |
S1 Day - Session 1, North Ryde, Day |
| Staff Contact: |
Dr Robyn Beirman |
| Prerequisites: |
39cp including HLTH215 |
|
| NCCWs: |
HLTH208 |
| Unit Designations: |
Science |
| Assessed As: |
Graded |
| Offered By: |
Faculty of Science
Department of Chiropractic |
HLTH317: PRINCIPLES IN HEALTH AND DISEASE 3
This is the last of three units, in which students have the
opportunity to explore the relationship between health and disease, from
both the biological and psychosocial perspective. The pathologies
studied in this unit are those of the musculoskeletal, nervous and
integumentary systems, as well as those relating to the eye and the ear.
Their causes, mechanisms and effects are explored. The links between
these disease mechanisms and their clinical manifestations is
highlighted. By the completion of this unit, students will have
completed their study of the major diseases of the body, and how they
manifest in the patient. This will ultimately deepen their understanding
of the complex relationship between ourselves and our environment.
| Credit Points: |
3 |
| When Offered: |
S2 Day - Session 2, North Ryde, Day |
| Staff Contact: |
Dr Robyn Beirman |
| Prerequisites: |
(39cp including HLTH215) or admission to GDipChiroSc |
|
| Unit Designations: |
Science |
| Assessed As: |
Graded |
| Offered By: |
Faculty of Science
Department of Chiropractic |
HLTH333: CLINICAL DIAGNOSIS
In this unit, students are introduced to the concept of clinical
problem solving and differential diagnosis. It aims to provide students
with the knowledge and skills to assess the health status of a patient.
Using this information, possible problems that may exist for that
patient can then be outlined. This unit focuses on diagnosis from a
'symptom' and 'sign'-based approach, where students will analyse the
information given, and hence formulate a differential diagnosis.
| Credit Points: |
3 |
| When Offered: |
S2 Day - Session 2, North Ryde, Day
S3 Day - Session 3, December 2013 - February 2014, North Ryde, Day |
| Staff Contact: |
Dr Robyn Beirman |
| Prerequisites: |
(HLTH215 and HLTH316) or admission to GDipChiroSc |
|
| Corequisites: |
HLTH317 |
|
| NCCWs: |
HLTH303 |
| Unit Designations: |
Science |
| Assessed As: |
Graded |
| Offered By: |
Faculty of Science
Department of Chiropractic |
|
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