Course Coordinator:Victoria Hinkley (vschrote@usc.edu.au) School:School of Health - Biomedicine
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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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Human Physiology covers the normal physiology of the human body. It includes topics on metabolism, digestion, osmoregulation, excretion, respiration, circulation, muscles, neurophysiology, sense organs, immunology, endocrinology and reproduction. Emphasis in the course will be on normal structure and function of the human body and the approach will be to develop an understanding of the integrative nature of physiological systems.
Activity | Hours | Beginning Week | Frequency |
Blended learning | |||
Learning materials – Self-directed eModule completion | 2hrs | Week 1 | 12 times |
Tutorial/Workshop 1 – Online Tutorial | 2hrs | Week 1 | 13 times |
Tutorial/Workshop 2 – On campus workshop - Weeks 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11 | 2hrs | Week 1 | 6 times |
Laboratory 1 – On campus laboratories - Weeks 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 | 2hrs | Week 2 | 6 times |
100 Level (Introductory)
12 units
Course Learning Outcomes On successful completion of this course, you should be able to... | Graduate Qualities Completing these tasks successfully will contribute to you becoming... | |
1 | Describe and apply theory to explain the physiology of:individual systems and/oran integrated system response. |
Knowledgeable Creative and critical thinker |
2 | Demonstrate knowledge of practical procedures in physiology, including presentation and interpretation of data. |
Knowledgeable Empowered |
3 | Apply human physiology theory, knowledge and applications. |
Knowledgeable Creative and critical thinker |
Refer to the UniSC Glossary of terms for definitions of “pre-requisites, co-requisites and anti-requisites”.
Not applicable
Not applicable
LFS201 or LFS202 or LFS203
An understanding of: cell biology including structure and function of cell membranes and cellular transport; basic anatomy of human tissues, organs and systems; basic chemistry of molecules important in biological systems. Understanding of principles of data presentation and interpretation. Therefore, it is recommended that you successfully complete courses in cell biology or introduction to bioscience.
Standard Grading (GRD)
High Distinction (HD), Distinction (DN), Credit (CR), Pass (PS), Fail (FL). |
Formative feedback will be provided throughout the course. This involves provision of: Model answers provided for workshop questions. Analysis and discussion of data with tutors in the e-workshops. Multiple attempts for online quizzes. Revision questions that students can discuss with academic staff.
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 | 1a | Portfolio | Individual | 10% | approximately 1 - 2 hours weekly |
Refer to Format | Online Publisher Assessment |
All | 1b | Portfolio | Individual | 30% | Approximately 30 min each |
Refer to Format | Online Test (Quiz) |
All | 2 | Examination - not Centrally Scheduled | Individual | 20% | 60 min |
Week 6 | Online Test (Quiz) |
All | 3 | Examination - Centrally Scheduled | Individual | 40% | 120 min |
Exam Period | Exam Venue |
All - Assessment Task 1a:Portfolio: Preparation and Participation | |
Goal: | To provide ongoing opportunities to practice and apply the principles of the theoretical content covered in eModules, online and on-campus classes which will facilitate and consolidate learning. |
Product: | Portfolio |
Format: | Weeks 3 - 12 This task requires the completion of the eModules for each week and provides you with the opportunity to develop your understanding of the theoretical components of the course and receive timely feedback on your learning. You are able to attempt the eModule multiple times and are required to take a screenshot of your completion certificate. Further information is available on Canvas. The questions and activities are associated with each theory topic and are completed weekly from Week 3-12 (1% per week = 10% of final grade) and are submitted at the end of Week 12. Weeks 1 and 2 do not contribute to your grade and are an opportunity to receive formative feedback. |
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All - Assessment Task 1b:Portfolio: Laboratory and Practical Skills Assessment | |
Goal: | To provide ongoing opportunities to practice and apply the principles of the theoretical and practical content covered in eModules, Laboratories, Workshops and Seminars which will facilitate and consolidate learning. |
Product: | Portfolio |
Format: | Submit: Weeks 3, 5, 9 & 13 The online quizzes will assist in consolidating skills related to creating and interpreting graphs, calculations, data interpretation, and the comprehension and application of physiology knowledge. Each quiz will cover topics covered in laboratories, workshops, lectorials and seminars and will require synthesis and application of knowledge. Sub-tasks will be scheduled in Weeks 3, 5, 9 and 13 and further information will be available on Canvas. Quizzes will be open for 5 days (Monday 8am-Friday 5pm of the due week) and questions will be drawn from a large database of questions so that no two quizzes will be the same. NOTE: Following the closing of the quiz at the end of the due week, there will be NO OPPORTUNITY FOR LATE SUBMISSION. An extension will require an AAE and supporting documentation, and may take an alternative format. |
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All - Assessment Task 2:Mid-semester examination | |
Goal: | You will demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of the theoretical and practical components of the course. |
Product: | Examination - not Centrally Scheduled |
Format: | 60 minute online examination consisting of multiple choice questions and/or short answer questions. This is an open-book knowledge-recall examination delivered via Canvas. The exam will be open for 5 days (Monday 8am-Friday 5pm of Week 6), however, once you start the exam, you will have 60 minutes to complete it, and only have one attempt. Questions will be based on the content covered in Weeks 1-5 of Semester and may require you to recall information, perform calculations, interpret data, analyse and synthesise information. |
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All - Assessment Task 3:End of semester examination of theory | |
Goal: | The goal of this task is to give you the opportunity to demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of the theory presented in the course. LFS112 is a foundation course for your degree and it is important to develop a sound understanding of the key physiological concepts and principles of different tissues and organ systems responsible for human life. |
Product: | Examination - Centrally Scheduled |
Format: | Completion of the final comprehensive exam, two hours in length and may consist of multiple choice and/or short answer style questions. The final examination will be online, or centrally-invigilated, and closed book, depending on examination setting. |
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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.
Please note that you need to have regular access to the resource(s) listed below. Resources may be required or recommended.
Required? | Author | Year | Title | Edition | Publisher |
Required | Frederic H. Martini,Judi L. Nath,Edwin F. Bartholomew | 0 | Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology, Global Edition | 11th edition | n/a |
To complete this course, students will require the LFS112 Human Physiology Course Manual and Lectorial Workbook (two separate resources). This is available for purchase from MaPS; with an electronic copy being available on Canvas. It is strongly recommended to have a hard copy of these manuals, as they are an invaluable resources to successfully complete the course. Students will requires personal protective equipment (PPE) for laboratory classes. This includes: a clean laboratory coat, fully-enclosed footwear and safety glasses. Students must present with this PPE in order to gain entry into the laboratory; no PPE is available for loan. Students are also required to complete the online Laboratory Induction on Canvas prior to gaining entry into the laboratory
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