Page 109 - GB_BioMed_2025

MIC1009: Human Body Systems I (Core: 3 credits)

Learning Outcomes
1. Describe the organization, structures and functions of different types of cells,
skeletal, muscular, nervous, cardiovascular and respiratory systems.
2. Describe the regulatory mechanisms of the skeletal, muscular, nervous,
cardiovascular and respiratory systems.
3. Relate knowledge in the human body structure and functions.

Course Synopsis
This course is an introduction to the cells, tissues and organisation of the human
organs from an integrative perspective. Students learn the structures and functions of
the cells, tissues, skeletal, nervous, cardiovascular and respiratory systems, and
muscle function from the level of the cell to the level of the organism. Students will
also learn the mechanisms for maintaining homeostasis within the human body.

Reference Texts
1. Tortora, G. J. & Derrickson, B. H. Principles of Anatomy and Physiology,
*Latest Edition. New Jersey: John Wiley & Sons, Inc
2. Tate, P. Seeley's Principles of Anatomy & Physiology. *Latest Edition. New
York: McGraw-HillEducation.
3. Marieb, E. N. Human Anatomy & Physiology. *Latest Edition. California:
Pearson/ Benjamin Cummings.
4. Ismail, R., Subramanian, R., Lam, S.K., & Husain, R. Learning Physiology
through Practicals. *Latest Edition. Universiti Malaya Press.
5. Netter, F.H. Atlas of Human Anatomy. *Latest edition. London: Elsevier Health
Sciences.
6. Dee Unglaub Silverthorn et. al. Human Physiology: an integrated approach.
*Latest edition. Pearson Education Inc.

Course Coordinator
Dr. Tan Soon Hao
tansoonhao@um.edu.my
03-79676654

Course Assessment
Course will be assessed by Continuous Assessment (70%) and a Final Exam (30%)

Page | 108
Biomedical Science Programme Guidebook 2024/2025