Human biology 2: the human organism II
C Duyvestyn and T Jeavons
3 hours per week * Second semester * Peninsula
The subject continues the development of understanding of the structure and function of the human body in health and disease. The subject aims to develop in students an understanding of human reproduction and the body systems involved in human responsiveness and regulation of body functions. The topics include male and female reproductive systems, conception and contraception, pregnancy, the nervous system, special senses, and the endocrine system. In addition, the subject introduces students to some important diseases of the body systems examined with a particular emphasis on personal health issues.
Assessment
Assignment: 20% * Practical work: 30% * Examination: 50%
Prescribed text
Farish D J Human biology Jones and Bartlett, 1993
Recommended text
Marieb E N Essentials of human anatomy and physiology 3rd edn, Benjamin/Cummings, 1991
or
Marieb E N Essentials of human anatomy and physiology 4th edn, Benjamin/Cummings, 1993