Unit Outline

This unit focuses on the fundamental cellular mechanisms involved in health and disease. The emphasis is on cellular processes that can protect or injure cells and body systems, as well as genetic factors and biological and environmental agents that can contribute to disease. You will consolidate and expand your knowledge of key concepts by engaging in workshops. Practical classes will provide opportunities for developing skills in laboratory techniques relevant to cell biology and investigating cellular processes, as well as data collecting and reporting. You will be able to build upon your gained knowledge and skills in other related units in the course.

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	Describe the fundamental principles and cellular mechanisms contributing to health and disease processes
2	Describe cellular responses to insults that may lead to disease
3	Apply foundational laboratory techniques to investigate cellular processes
4	Communicate effectively using discipline-specific terminology

Alterations as a result of student feedback

We have added an additional hour of face-to-face time each week, so in weeks where there are practical sessions or a test some workshop material will also be provided.

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:	In-Term Test 1	Week 7	15 %	LO1, LO2, LO4
Assessment Task 2:	Laboratory and Workshop Worksheet	Week 8	30 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
Assessment Task 3:	In-Term Test 2	Week 12	15 %	LO1, LO2, LO4
Assessment Task 4:	Final Exam	Exam Period	40 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: In-Term Test 1

Task Description:

This assessment task will test knowledge and understanding of content/concepts discussed in online lectures/modules and in associated workshops and practical classes (Week 2 up to and including Week 6). The test may comprise multiple choice questions (MCQs), extended-matching questions (EMQs), or short-answer questions (SAQs). The test will be completed in class (invigilated) and will be closed book. Further details will be provided on MyLO.

Task Length:

60 minutes

Due Date:

Week 7

Weight:

15 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Describes fundamental principles, cellular mechanisms and responses to insults that may contribute to health and disease	LO1, LO2
2	Communicates effectively using discipline-specific terminology	LO4

Assessment Task 2: Laboratory and Workshop Worksheet

Task Description:

This assessment task will involve conducting experiments in a practical class relevant to cell biology and:
(i) Collecting, interpreting and reporting data (15%); and
(ii) Completing a practical class- and content-related worksheet during a workshop session (15%).
Further details will be provided on MyLO.

Task Length:

1500 words

Due Date:

Week 8

Weight:

30 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Describes fundamental principles, cellular mechanisms and responses to insults that may contribute to health and disease	LO1, LO2
2	Reports scientific data in a responsible manner	LO3
3	Communicates effectively using discipline-specific terminology	LO4

Assessment Task 3: In-Term Test 2

Task Description:

This assessment task will test knowledge and understanding of content/concepts discussed in online lectures/modules and in associated workshops and practical classes (Week 8 up to and including Week 11). The test may comprise multiple choice questions (MCQs), extended-matching questions (EMQs), or short-answer questions (SAQs). The test will be completed in class (invigilated) and will be closed book. Further details will be provided on MyLO.

Task Length:

60 minutes

Due Date:

Week 12

Weight:

15 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Describes fundamental principles, cellular mechanisms and responses to insults that may contribute to health and disease	LO1, LO2
2	Communicates effectively using discipline-specific terminology	LO4

Assessment Task 4: Final Exam

Task Description:

The exam will test knowledge and understanding of content/concepts discussed in online lectures/modules and in associated workshops and practical classes. The exam may comprise multiple choice questions (MCQs), extended-matching questions (EMQs), or short-answer questions (SAQs). Further details will be provided on MyLO.

Task Length:

2 hours

Due Date:

Exam Period

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Describes fundamental principles, cellular mechanisms and responses to insults that may contribute to health and disease	LO1, LO2
2	Interprets scientific data effectively	LO3
3	Communicates effectively using discipline-specific terminology	LO4

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.

Academic progress review

The results for this unit may be included in a review of your academic progress. For information about progress reviews and what they mean for all students, see Academic Progress Review in the Student Portal.

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.