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HBS109 - Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology

Year:

2021 unit information

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Last updated: 4 June 2021

Enrolment modes:

Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), CBD*, Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Warrnambool, Cloud (online)
Trimester 2: Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong)
Trimester 3: Cloud (online)

Credit point(s):1
EFTSL value:0.125
Unit Chair:Trimester 1: Craig Wright
Trimester 2: Craig Wright
Trimester 3: Giselle Allsopp
Campus contact:

Trimester 1
Burwood (Melbourne): Andrew Betik
Waurn Ponds (Geelong): Craig Wright

Trimester 2
Burwood (Melbourne): Craig Wright

Prerequisite:

Nil

Corequisite:

Nil

Incompatible with:

EEH103

Typical study commitment:

Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit.

Scheduled learning activities - campus:

1 x 2 hour Introductory online class (Weeks 1-3 only)
1 x online module per week
1 x 90 min seminar per week
4 x 2 hour practical classes per trimester

Scheduled learning activities - cloud:

1 x 2 hour Introductory online class (Weeks 1-3 only)
1 x online module per week
1 x 90 min online seminar per week
4 x 2 hour online seminars per trimester (practical focused; Weeks 4, 6, 8, 10)

Note:

*CBD refers to the National Indigenous Knowledges, Education, Research and Innovation (NIKERI) Institute; Community Based Delivery

Content

This interdisciplinary unit provides an overview of the basic sciences of human anatomy and physiology, exploring issues of relevance to the health sciences. Specific topics to be addressed will include: organisation of the human body, outlining anatomical terms, chemical and structural bases of cell function, body tissues including integument, homeostasis and physiological control via neural and hormonal mechanisms that maintain a constant internal environment. Support and movement through an understanding of the musculo-skeletal system, and maintenance of key systems, including cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, urinary and immune systems.
ULO These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes
ULO1 Demonstrate knowledge of human anatomy and physiology. GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities
ULO2 Use the appropriate vocabulary and terminology to communicate information related to anatomical structures and physiological functions of human body systems. GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities
GLO2: Communication
GLO6: Self-management
ULO3 Employ knowledge of homeostasis and feedback loops in the regulation of human body systems. GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities
GLO4: Critical thinking
ULO4 Apply knowledge of human anatomy and physiology to explain authentic case studies. GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities
GLO2: Communication
GLO3: Digital literacy
GLO4: Critical thinking
ULO5 Analyse and interpret physiological responses related to human body systems. GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities
GLO5: Problem solving

Assessment

Trimester 1 and 2:
Assessment description Student output Grading and weighting
(% total mark for unit)		 Indicative due week
Assessment 1: Study skills and scientific communication written assignment Approximately 500 words 10%
  • Week 4
Assessment 2: Online quizzes 2 x online MCQ quizzes  (approximately 35 minutes each) 20%
  • Weeks 5 and 9
Assessment 3: Case based learning written assignment Case Study 1 - approximately 750 words
Case Study 2 - approximately 1250 words		 Part 1: 15%
Part 2: 25%
Total: 40%
  • Weeks 7 and 11
Assessment 4: End of Trimester Examination 90 minutes 30%
  • Examination period
Trimester 3:
Assessment description Student output Grading and weighting
(% total mark for unit)		 Indicative due week
Assessment 1: Study skills and scientific communication written assignment Approximately 500 words 10%
  • Week 3
Assessment 2: Online quizzes 2 x online MCQ quizzes  (approximately 35 minutes each) 20%
  • Weeks 5 and 9
Assessment 3: Case based learning written assignment Case Study 1 - approximately 750 words
Case Study 2 - approximately 1250 words		 Part 1: 15%
Part 2: 25%
Total: 40%
  • Weeks 6 and 10
Assessment 4: End of Trimester Examination 90 minutes 30%
  • Examination period

The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.

Learning Resource

The texts and reading list for the unit can be found on the University Library via the link below: HBS109 Note: Select the relevant trimester reading list. Please note that a future teaching period's reading list may not be available until a month prior to the start of that teaching period so you may wish to use the relevant trimester's prior year reading list as a guide only.

Recommended texts

Anatomy and Physiology by OpenStax College http://cnx.org/content/col11496/latest/ 

This text can be downloaded for free in various formats, check the website for details.

Elaine N Marieb. Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology, 12th  Edition, Pearson Education

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