Unit Outline

Human Physiology (CHP207) builds on first year Biology-based units and gives students an understanding of the function of the cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, renal and nervous systems and their integration and interaction in the human body. Students will learn how to collect and interpret relevant information in order to develop logical ways of dealing with problems associated with the function and control of physiological systems. In addition, students are given the opportunity to develop their analytical, written and computer literacy skills. Human Physiology also includes a practical component which emphasizes and expands on key concepts delivered in the online lecture content and tutorials.

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 physiological principles that underpin human function
2	Apply and integrate physiological mechanisms to predict the effect of change in health and disease
3	Interpret and analyse physiological data
4	Collect, collate and effectively communicate physiological data in an appropriate scientific format

Requisites


REQUISITE TYPE	REQUISITES
Pre-requisite	((CHG105 AND CHG106) OR (KZA161 AND KPZ164) OR (CZZ101 AND CZZ102))

Alterations as a result of student feedback

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:	Mid-semester exam	Week 6	15 %	LO1, LO2, LO3
Assessment Task 2:	Report	Week 9	25 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
Assessment Task 3:	Practical Workbook	Week 13	10 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
Assessment Task 4:	Quiz	Refer to Assessment Description	10 %	LO1, LO2, LO3
Assessment Task 5:	Written examination paper	Exam Period	40 %	LO1, LO2, LO3

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Mid-semester exam

Task Description:

This assessment task involves a mid-semester exam that covers content from the first half of the semester. Questions will be drawn from course material (including practical classes) and will include a mixture of MCQs and SAQs.
This assessment task will be closed book and invigilated.

Further details will be available on MyLO.

Task Length:

60min

Due Date:

Week 6

Weight:

15 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Describing, explaining and applying physiological mechanisms and principles.	LO1, LO2, LO3

Assessment Task 2: Report

Task Description:

This assessment task involves writing a scientific report in the style of a scientific manuscript. You will be provided with the methods to conduct the experiment and are expected to collect the data during class on which to base your report (see MyLO for further details and specific instructions)

Task Length:

1750 - 2500 words

Due Date:

Week 9

Weight:

25 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Present the background, justification and design of the study in an appropriate scientific format	LO1, LO2, LO4
2	Interpret and analyse data	LO2, LO3
3	Communicate findings as a report in the form of a scientific paper	LO4

Assessment Task 3: Practical Workbook

Task Description:

Practical Workbook
This assessment task involves the compilation of results from the practical sessions in a record book. For each practical session you will be required to record your results, interpret your data and answer any questions that may be in the practical manual. As part of this, completion of the Pre-Lab task will also be assessed and contribute towards your mark.

Task Length:

N/A

Due Date:

Week 13

Weight:

10 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Collecting, recording and presenting data 50%	LO4
2	Explaining and applying physiological principles, interpretation of data and analysis. (50%)	LO1, LO2, LO3

Assessment Task 4: Quiz

Task Description:

Each practical will begin with a short quiz, based on pre-class material. Answers to quiz questions may be peer marked providing regular feedback on your progress. Your marks for the quizzes will be collated and contribute 10% to your final grade.

Quizzes will be weekly

Task Length:

5-10min

Due Date:

Refer to Assessment Description

Weight:

10 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Explaining and applying fundamental physiological principles	LO1, LO2, LO3

Assessment Task 5: Written examination paper

Task Description:

The end of semester exam paper will consist of a selection of multiple choice and short answer questions. The paper assesses material covered throughout the semester and is drawn from all sessions including practicals.

This assessment task will be closed book and invigilated.

Task Length:

3 hours

Due Date:

Exam Period

Weight:

40 %

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.

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.