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Blended learning | Most of your course is on campus but you may be able to do some components of this course online. |
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teaching sessions and campuses where this course is usually offered.
Anatomy and Physiology introduces you to the normal functioning of the human body. Emphasis is placed on the normal structure and function in order for you to develop an understanding of the integrative nature of physiological systems. You will learn the importance of the underlying mechanisms that regulate and control the activity of human physiological systems and understand these as they change across the lifespan. This course provides you with foundational concepts that will prepare you for study in human pathophysiology that is embedded in future courses.
| Activity | Hours | Beginning Week | Frequency |
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| Learning materials – Asynchronous learning and teaching recording. | 1hr | Week 1 | 12 times |
| Tutorial/Workshop 1 – On campus tutorial | 2hrs | Week 1 | 12 times |
Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology: Terminology & Homeostasis.
Integumentary System.
Digestive System and Nutrition.
Integumentary System.
Skeletal System.
Muscular System.
Respiratory System.
Cardiovascular System: Heart & Vessels.
Cardiovascular System: Fluids.
Lymphatic System & Immunity.
Nervous System: Structure & Communication.
Nervous System: Central & Autonomic Nervous Systems.
Renal System.
Reproductive System.
Integration & Review.
100 Level (Introductory)
12 units
| Course Learning Outcomes On successful completion of this course, you should be able to... | Graduate Qualities Mapping Completing these tasks successfully will contribute to you becoming... | Professional Standard Mapping * Paramedicine Board of Australia | |
| 1 | Explain and describe the key processes and functions that control and regulate the normal activity of the human body | Knowledgeable |
4.7.b, 4.7.d, 5.3.a, 5.3.d, 5.3.f |
| 2 | Identify and explain the specific anatomical structures of the human body and relate these structures to their specific functions | Knowledgeable |
4.7.b, 4.7.d, 5.3.a, 5.3.d, 5.3.f |
| 3 | Explain how systems interact to maintain homeostasis | Knowledgeable |
5.3.a, 5.3.d, 5.3.f |
| 4 | Apply principles and practices of academic writing and referencing | Ethical |
3.3.c, 4.4.c, 5.3.b |
| 5 | Demonstrate ethical use of intellectual property | Ethical |
3.3.c, 5.3.b |
| CODE | COMPETENCY |
| Paramedicine Board of Australia | |
| 3.3.c | Using appropriate resources to support professional decision-making. |
| 4.7.b | Share knowledge with colleagues. |
| 4.7.d | Share knowledge and experience relating to individual/group/unit problems with colleagues. |
| 4.4.c | Use only accepted terminology in completing patient records. |
| 5.3.a | Understand the structure, function and pathophysiology of the human body, relevant to their practice, together with knowledge of health, human growth and development, disease, disorder and dysfunction. |
| 5.3.d | Demonstrate an applied knowledge of human anatomy and physiology sufficient to understand the nature and effects of injury or illness and to conduct assessment and observation in order to establish patient management strategies. |
| 5.3.f | Understand the clinical sciences underpinning paramedic practice, including physiological, pharmacological, behavioural and functional. |
| 5.3.b | Understand the principles and applications of scientific enquiry, including the evaluation of treatment efficacy and the research process. |
Refer to the UniSC Glossary of terms for definitions of “pre-requisites, co-requisites and anti-requisites”.
Enrolled in Program ED312, ED315, SC010, SC108, SC306, SC347, SC367, SC391, SC392, SC393, AENH-EMAJ, HPE-MAJ
Not applicable
((LFS112 or LFS201 or LFS202) and LFS122) or SPX103
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Standard Grading (GRD)
| High Distinction (HD), Distinction (DN), Credit (CR), Pass (PS), Fail (FL). |
Revision questions will be available each week for students to practise and test their understanding of concepts, commencing from the start of trimester. These will provide early formative assessment in this course, as these will support development of knowledge for preparation of Tasks. Early assessment in this course will involve an early summative assessment in the form of a written piece due in Week 4.
| Delivery mode | Task No. | Assessment Product | Individual or Group | Weighting % | What is the duration / length? | When should I submit? | Where should I submit it? |
| All | 1 | Written Piece | Individual | 25% | 750 words |
Week 4 | Online Assignment Submission with plagiarism check |
| All | 2 | Case Study | Individual | 35% | 1500 words |
Week 9 | Online Assignment Submission with plagiarism check |
| All | 3 | Examination - Centrally Scheduled | Individual | 40% | 90 minutes |
Exam Period | Online Submission |
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| Goal: | The goal of this assessment is to prepare information suitable for use in an educational brochure to explain aspects of anatomy and physiology. |
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| Format: | Individual response to a selected scenario. Full details will be provided on Canvas. |
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| Generic Skills: | Communication, Problem solving, Information literacy |
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| Goal: | The goal of this task is to demonstrate understanding of complex interactions between multiple body systems. |
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| Goal: | To provide you with an opportunity to demonstrate your knowledge and understanding, and to apply theoretical information obtained throughout this course. |
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A 12-unit course will have total of 150 learning hours which will include directed study hours (including online if required), self-directed learning and completion of assessable tasks. Student workload is calculated at 12.5 learning hours per one unit.
Please note: Course information, including specific information of recommended readings, learning activities, resources, weekly readings, etc. are available on the course Canvas site– Please log in as soon as possible.
You need regular access to the resource(s) below. Many texts are available as ebooks through the Library at no additional cost.
| Required? | Author | Year | Title | Edition | Publisher |
| Recommended | Kevin T Patton,Gary A. Thibodeau | 2023 | The Human Body in Health & Disease - Softcover | 8th Edition | Mosby |
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Academic integrity is the ethical standard of university participation. It ensures that students graduate as a result of proving they are competent in their discipline. This is integral in maintaining the value of academic qualifications. Each industry has expectations and standards of the skills and knowledge within that discipline and these are reflected in assessment.
Academic integrity means that you do not engage in any activity that is considered to be academic fraud; including plagiarism, collusion or outsourcing any part of any assessment item to any other person. You are expected to be honest and ethical by completing all work yourself and indicating in your work which ideas and information were developed by you and which were taken from others. You cannot provide your assessment work to others. You are also expected to provide evidence of wide and critical reading, usually by using appropriate academic references.
In order to minimise incidents of academic fraud, this course may require that some of its assessment tasks, when submitted to Canvas, are electronically checked through Turnitin. This software allows for text comparisons to be made between your submitted assessment item and all other work to which Turnitin has access.
Eligibility for Supplementary Assessment
Your eligibility for supplementary assessment in a course is dependent of the following conditions applying:
(a) The final mark is in the percentage range 47% to 49.4%; and
(b) The course is graded using the Standard Grading scale
Late submissions may be penalised up to and including the following maximum percentage of the assessment task’s identified value, with weekdays and weekends included in the calculation of days late:
(a) One day: deduct 5%;
(b) Two days: deduct 10%;
(c) Three days: deduct 20%;
(d) Four days: deduct 40%;
(e) Five days: deduct 60%;
(f) Six days: deduct 80%;
(g) Seven days: A result of zero is awarded for the assessment task.
The following penalties will apply for a late submission for an online examination:
Less than 15 minutes: No penalty
From 15 minutes to 30 minutes: 20% penalty
More than 30 minutes: 100% penalty
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