92272 Anatomy and Physiology: Pregnancy and Childbirth

6cp; 14 weeks, 5hpw theoretical
Undergraduate

In this subject, students undertake a detailed study of anatomy and physiology with particular focus on pregnancy and childbirth. This study includes cellular structure, meiosis and mitosis, embryology and the adaption of the neonate to extrauterine life, the adaptive changes of pregnancy, processes of labour and parturition, the changes in the woman's body to her non pregnant state and the initiation and maintenance of lactation. Physiological origins and their implications to deviations from normal throughout the childbearing cycle for both the woman and her baby are studied.

Typical availability

Autumn semester, City campus

Fee information

2008 contribution for post-2008 Commonwealth-supported students: $907.50
Note: Students who commenced prior to 1 January 2008 should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth Supported places.

2008 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,490.00

Note: Fees for Postgraduate domestic fee-paying students and international students are charged according to the course they are enrolled in. Students should refer to the Annual Fees Schedule.

Subject EFTSL: 0.125

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