Unit Outline

The content of Fundamentals of Bioscience is based on the structural organisation of the human body and the general functions of the body systems, with particular emphasis on the relationship between structure and function. Major concepts of human biology are introduced in the initial weeks and these concepts are then contextualised in the functional anatomy of circulatory, respiratory, nervous, musculoskeletal, digestive and renal systems, in subsequent weeks.

Intended Learning Outcomes

As per the Assessment and Results Policy 1.3, your results will reflect your achievement against specified learning outcomes.

On completion of this unit, you will be able to:


1.	Communicate biological information about the human body using biosciences specific language.
2.	Identify, describe and explain the normal structure and function of the human body.
3.	Differentiate between normal and abnormal human structure and function.

Alterations as a result of student feedback

Altering the assessment tasks to reduce workload and incorporating more authentic assessment for this cohort.

How will I be Assessed?

For more detailed assessment information please see MyLO.

Assessment schedule


ASSESSMENT TASK #	ASSESSMENT TASK NAME	DATE DUE	WEIGHT	LINKS TO INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Assessment Task 1:	Quizzes	Refer to Assessment Description	10 %	LO2
Assessment Task 2:	Artificial Intelligence (AI)-Assisted Practical Teaching Assessment	Refer to Assessment Description	30 %	LO1, LO2, LO3
Assessment Task 3:	Anatomy Laboratory Examination.	Exam Period	20 %	LO1, LO2
Assessment Task 4:	Examination	Exam Period	40 %	LO1, LO2, LO3

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Quizzes

Task Description:

This is a series of 9 quizzes with multiple choice and true/false questions to assist you with developing mastery of terminology and concepts in the learning modules.

You may make as many attempts at each quiz as you wish BUT you must get at least 80% on a quiz before you can access the next quiz in the series.

Each quiz is available on Monday of the week the content is introduced. The quizzes in the series must be completed in the order of the learning modules.

Successful completion (at least 80% scores) of the entire quiz series will result in a total of 10 marks toward your final mark for the unit.

Task Length:

20 minutes

Due Date:

Refer to Assessment Description

Weight:

10 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Identify and select the best responses to questions about normal structure and function of body systems.	LO2
2	Differentiate between normal and abnormal anatomy and general functions.	LO2

Assessment Task 2: Artificial Intelligence (AI)-Assisted Practical Teaching Assessment

Task Description:

This task is in two parts.

Part A: You are required to use AI to provide an answer for 3 short answer questions based on material in the learning module. Each answer must be less than 400 words. After AI has generated the response, you must verify the response by providing at least one reference from the scientific/medical literature for each answer that confirms what the AI has generated is correct.

Successful completion and submission of each question will contribute 2.5 marks to your final score per question (7.5 marks total).

Part B: Working in your Team-based learning (TBL) group, you will be given a question based on material in the learning module. You will then utilise AI to develop a lesson plan and teach the class that material. You will have 15 minutes to teach the class and presentations can be in any format such as Powerpoint presentation, poems, stories, songs, skits or dramatisations. Use of resources from the Anatomy laboratory such as mannequins, skeletons or anatomical charts is encouraged.

This task will be worth 22.5 marks comprising of 15 marks for your individual contribution, 5 marks for how your group worked together (as assessed by lecturers) and 2.5 votes as assessed by your peers receiving the lesson.

Task Length:

3 x 400 words and a 15 minute presentation

Due Date:

Refer to Assessment Description

Weight:

30 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Explain and describe functionally important anatomical structures and biological processes using appropriate and correct discipline specific language.	LO1, LO2, LO3
2	Integrate information from case scenarios and learning resources including AI to differentiate between normal and abnormal anatomy and general functions.	LO1, LO2, LO3
3	Communicate biological information in oral form using discipline specific language.	LO1, LO2, LO3

Assessment Task 3: Anatomy Laboratory Examination.

Task Description:

Anatomy Laboratory Examination.
In this invigilated closed-book exam you are required to name functionally important structures of the human body on anatomical models and/or photographic images, in the anatomy laboratory.
You will be required to complete ten stations at which you will name five structures and answer two questions at each station.

Task Length:

45 minutes

Due Date:

Exam Period

Weight:

20 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Identify the structures and general functions of body systems.	LO1, LO2

Assessment Task 4: Examination

Task Description:

This is an internally invigilated on campus closed book exam that will consist of a series of multiple choice and short answer questions related to the content delivered in this unit over the Semester.
Questions will be grouped under major module headings and there may be some choice in the short answer section. Further details will be released via MyLO.
The front page of the exam paper will be provided on MyLO by the end of the semester so that you can familiarise yourself with the format and instructions.

Task Length:

2 hours

Due Date:

Exam Period

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Describe and explain the normal structure and general functions of body systems	LO2
2	Integrate data from case scenarios and learning resources to differentiate between normal and abnormal anatomy and general functions.	LO2, LO3
3	Communicate biological information in writing using discipline specific language.	LO1

How your final result is determined

To pass this unit, you need to demonstrate your attainment of each of the Intended Learning Outcomes, achieve a final unit grade of 50% or greater, and pass any hurdle tasks.

Submission of assignments

Where practicable, assignments should be submitted to an assignment submission folder in MYLO. You must submit assignments by the due date or receive a penalty (unless an extension of time has been approved by the Unit Coordinator). Students submitting any assignment in hard copy, or because of a practicum finalisation, must attach a student cover sheet and signed declaration for the submission to be accepted for marking.

Academic integrity

Academic integrity is about acting responsibly, honestly, ethically, and collegially when using, producing, and communicating information with other students and staff members.

In written work, you must correctly reference the work of others to maintain academic integrity. To find out the referencing style for this unit, see the assessment information in the MyLO site, or contact your teaching staff. For more detail about Academic Integrity, see Important Guidelines & Support.

Requests for extensions

If you are unable to submit an assessment task by the due date, you should apply for an extension.

A request for an extension should first be discussed with your Unit Coordinator or teaching support team where possible. A request for an extension must be submitted by the assessment due date, except where you can provide evidence it was not possible to do so. Typically, an application for an extension will be supported by documentary evidence: however, where it is not possible for you to provide evidence please contact your Unit Coordinator.

The Unit Coordinator must notify you of the outcome of an extension request within 3 working days of receiving the request.

Late penalties

Assignments submitted after the deadline will receive a late penalty of 5% of the original available mark for each calendar day (or part day) that the assignment is late. Late submissions will not be accepted more than 10 calendar days after the due date, or after assignments have been returned to other students on a scheduled date, whichever occurs first. Further information on Late Penalties can be found on the Assessments and Results Procedure.

Review of results and appeals

You are entitled to ask for a review of the marking and grading of your assessment task if there is an irregularity in the marking standards or an error in the process for determining the outcome of an assessment. Details on how to request a review of a mark for an assignment are outlined in the Review and Appeal of Academic Decisions Procedure.