3a/3b - Churchlands Senior High School

HUMAN BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE 3A/3BSUGGESTED PRE-REQUISITESCompletion of Human Biological Science 2A/2B with a C grade or betterRATIONALEHow does the human body function? Why does it work this way? How do we reproduce? Why are wedifferent from one another, and why are we similar to our relatives? What effect will my choices have onmy health? What are the risks/benefits of medical interventions? These are some of the questions thatmany young people ask and they are the sorts of questions that human biology tries to answer.COURSE CONTENTUnit 3AHBSThe focus for this unit is human regulation. The body works to maintain a constant internal environmentdespite changes in the external environment. Normal body activities require constant feedback of bloodsugar, temperature, gas and body fluid concentrations. Both the endocrine and nervous systems areinvolved in this maintenance. Malfunctions can be caused by genetics, behaviour or disease, and somecan be controlled by medical intervention. Genes can be affected by the environment and/or chanceevents. The range of variation seen in humans today is not always the result of simple genetics andmay involve more complicated models of inheritance. The environment can determine what lives ordies. This is a struggle for survival that has been recorded over millions of years in fossils. Naturalselection leading to evolution is supported by evidence from comparative anatomy and biochemicalstudies. Throughout a human’s lifetime there are medical treatments and procedures that can influencethe quality of life.Unit 3BHBSThe focus for this unit is the future of humans. Movement of the body requires complex processes ofcoordination. Bones, muscles and nerves must work together in a perfectly coordinated effortregardless of whether it is pulling a hand away from a hot object, playing sport or maintaining an uprightstance. The malfunction of these systems can occur through trauma, disease and/or ageing. The roleof DNA is vitally important and recent advances in knowledge and bio-techniques have led to new waysof diagnosing and treating disease. If the body becomes damaged or infected, modern medicaltechnology can be used to enhance trauma recovery, to deal with specific pathogens or alleviate theimpact of ageing. Humans can trace their origins back for millions of years to the first primates.Throughout history there are a number of trends that can be followed through primates and hominids tothe features of modern humans.ASSESSMENTThe types of assessment listed below are consistent with the teaching and learning strategiesconsidered to be the most supportive of student achievement of the outcomes in the Human BiologicalScience course.ExaminationsTestsResponse (extended)InvestigationCAREER POSSIBILITIESThe study of Human Biology would be an advantage for students interested in Nursing, Physiotherapy,Physical Education teaching and a variety of other tertiary areas of study.JAPANESE: SECOND LANGUAGE 3A/3B39