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. The HSP2 offering has a paramedicine student focus.

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	Use conventional biomedical and anatomical terminology related to the reproductive, renal, cardiovascular, respiratory and digestive systems of the human body.
2	Apply knowledge of the structure, anatomical relationships, and the homeostatic functions of the reproductive; renal; cardiovascular; respiratory; and digestive systems.
3	Describe 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 reviewed the content in the unit and its MyLO site in 2024 and simplified the MyLO interface, reducing detail in some of the modules. We have also added more interactive activities and adjusted the unit schedule to enable students to spend more time reviewing modules that they have found particularly difficult.

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:	Anatomy and Physiology (A&P) Tests	Week 4	30 %	LO1, LO2, LO3
Assessment Task 2:	Laboratory Worksheets	Week 5	30 %	LO1, LO2
Assessment Task 3:	End of Semester Written Exam	Exam Period	40 %	LO1, LO2, LO3

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Anatomy and Physiology (A&P) Tests

Task Description:

This assessment task comprises three tests (10% each) during the study period. Each test will test knowledge and understanding of content/concepts relevant to anatomy and physiology, and may involve multiple choice questions (MCQs), extended-matching questions (EMQs), and short-answer questions (SAQs)/short written responses. The test will be closed book and invigilated. A formative test will be held in week 1. Further details will be provided on Mylo.

A&P Test 1: Week 4
A&P Test 2: Week 8
A&P Test 3: Week 11

Task Length:

20 minutes (per test)

Due Date:

Week 4

Weight:

30 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Describes components of the cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, renal and reproductive systems	LO1, LO2
2	Describes concepts and principles related to structure and function in the cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, renal and reproductive systems	LO1, LO2
3	Describes the homoeostatic mechanisms involved in thermoregulation and the control of metabolic rate in the human body	LO3

Assessment Task 2: Laboratory Worksheets

Task Description:

This assessment task will involve completing three worksheets (10% each) during the study period based on material covered and/or data collected in active learning workshops (ALWs) and practical sessions. The worksheets may include MCQs, EMQs, labelling exercises and/or short written responses. Further details will be provided on MyLO.

Laboratory Worksheet 1: Week 5
Laboratory Worksheet 2: Week 7
Laboratory Worksheet 3: Week 12

Task Length:

Due Date:

Week 5

Weight:

30 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Identifies key anatomical features related to the anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, renal and reproductive systems	LO1, LO2
2	Describes concepts and principles related to structure and function in the cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, renal and reproductive systems	LO1, LO2
3	Uses conventional biomedical and anatomical terminology	LO1

Assessment Task 3: End of Semester Written Exam

Task Description:

The exam will test knowledge and understanding of content/concepts discussed in online modules and in associated active learning workshops (ALWs) and practical classes. The exam will be closed book and invigilated and may comprise multiple choice questions (MCQs) and 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 the structure and function of the reproductive, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive and renal systems	LO1, LO2
2	Solve problems related to the cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive and/or renal systems	LO1, LO2
3	Describes concepts and principles related to the structure and function of the reproductive, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive and renal systems and metabolic rate and temperature control	LO1, LO2, LO3

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 in the unit.

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.