Unit Outline

This unit is designed to introduce you to the anatomy and physiology of the reproductive, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, and digestive systems of the human body. The regulation of body temperature will also be studied in the unit. The unit will include: (a) the basic facts and concepts relating to the human body`s structural and functional organisation at different levels (cells, tissues, organs, systems) and the interactions between body systems; (b) the range of normal variation in human anatomy and physiology and the relationships between structure and function; and (c) anatomical and physiological terminology which enables students to discuss, orally or in writing, facts, concepts, problems and biomedical issues relating to the structural and functional organisation of the body.

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.	Correctly use conventional biomedical and anatomical terminology relating to the neuroendocrine, reproductive, renal, cardiovascular, respiratory and digestive systems of the human body.
2.	Explain physiological principles and apply knowledge of the structure, anatomical relationships, and the homeostatic functions of the major organs (in relation to their anatomical structures), of the following systems: reproductive; renal; cardiovascular; respiratory; digestive.
3.	Explain metabolic rate and thermoregulation homeostasis in the human body.

Requisites


REQUISITE TYPE	REQUISITES
Anti-requisite (mutual excl)	CXA173 OR CHG105

Alterations as a result of student feedback

Common student feedback is that there is excessive content in this unit. We have performed a significant review of the unit and its MyLO site in 2023 and have simplified the MyLO site in 2024 and reduced the level of detail in some modules. On-campus activities (team-based learning activities) have also been reviewed and improved. In addition, the timing of module quizzes has been adapted to reduce workload for students.

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:	Module Quizzes	Week 3	10 %	LO1, LO2, LO3
Assessment Task 2:	Laboratory Worksheets	Week 5	30 %	LO1, LO2
Assessment Task 3:	Mid-Semester Test	Week 7	20 %	LO1, LO2
Assessment Task 4:	End of Semester Written Exam	Exam Period	40 %	LO1, LO2, LO3

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Module Quizzes

Task Description:

Online Module Quizzes (5 x 2% each). After the final Active Learning Workshop for each module, a 10-question online quiz will be held. Each quiz will contribute a maximum of 2% to the final score for this task. The questions will be based upon the pre-class online content and will consist of multiple choice and/or identifying/labelling style short-answer questions.

Module 1 quiz: Week 3
Module 2 quiz: Week 5
Module 3 quiz: Week 8
Module 4 quiz: Week 10
Module 5 quiz: Week 12

Task Length:

20 minutes per quiz

Due Date:

Week 3

Weight:

10 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Demonstrate knowledge of the key concepts of the cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, renal and reproductive systems, and metabolic rate and temperature control using correct biomedical and anatomical terminology.	LO1, LO2, LO3

Assessment Task 2: Laboratory Worksheets

Task Description:

You will be required to complete three on-campus, closed-book worksheets based on the anatomy practical activities. These may include MCQs, EMQs, labelling exercises and/or short answer questions.
There will be 3 worksheets, completed during class time, which will contribute to 30% of the final grade (3 X 10%).

Laboratory Worksheet 1: Week 5
Laboratory Worksheet 2: Week 9
Laboratory Worksheet 3: Week 12

Task Length:

250 words each

Due Date:

Week 5

Weight:

30 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Demonstrate knowledge of the concepts and principles of the anatomy of the cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, renal and reproductive systems.	LO1, LO2
2	Communicate using conventional biomedical and anatomical terminology.	LO1

Assessment Task 3: Mid-Semester Test

Task Description:

You will be required to complete an online and open-book written test. The test will consist of multiple choice, extended matching, and/or short-answer questions.

Task Length:

50 minutes

Due Date:

Week 7

Weight:

20 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Demonstrate and apply knowledge of the structure and function of the neuroendocrine, reproductive and cardiovascular systems.	LO1, LO2
2	Communicate using correct biomedical and anatomical terminology.	LO1

Assessment Task 4: End of Semester Written Exam

Task Description:

You will be required to complete an on-campus, closed-book invigilated written exam in which you will complete a number of multiple-choice and short answer questions covering the theory and practical content of the unit. Further details will be released at the end of semester by teaching staff.
This exam contributes 40% to your final grade.

Task Length:

3 hours

Due Date:

Exam Period

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Demonstrate and apply knowledge of neuroendocrine control and the structure and function of the reproductive, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive and renal systems and metabolic rate and temperature control.	LO1, LO2, LO3
2	Analyse and interpret data to solve problems related to the cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive and/or renal systems.	LO1, LO2, LO3
3	Communicate using correct biomedical and anatomical terminology.	LO1

How your final result is determined

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

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.