Unit Outline

This unit is designed to introduce you to the foundational principles and processes of bioscience. Through module content, workshops, and activities, you will learn the basics of human anatomy and physiology and discover how each of the body systems work together to sustain life. You will also explore fundamental concepts in microbiology and biochemistry and learn how interactions at the cellular and chemical levels can affect the body as a whole. You will develop practical research, communication, and referencing skills through engagement with a range of academic sources. At the end of this unit, you will be able to demonstrate key concepts in bioscience relevant to the health professions.

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	Identify and describe fundamental human anatomy and physiology
2	Demonstrate foundational microbiology and biochemistry concepts relevant to the health professions
3	Communicate using bioscience and health profession terminology and information
4	Identify and reference academic sources to explain concepts and support conclusions

Alterations as a result of student feedback

To be determined.

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:	AT1: MyLO Quizzes	See the MyLO site for the due date	20 %	LO1, LO2
Assessment Task 2:	AT2: Practical Workbook	Week 5	30 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
Assessment Task 3:	AT3: Disease Investigation	Week 8	20 %	LO2, LO3, LO4
Assessment Task 4:	AT4: Research Presentation	Week 12	30 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: AT1: MyLO Quizzes

Task Description:

In weeks 2 - 11 (inclusive) there will be a weekly MyLO quiz. Each quiz will include a mix of multiple choice, fill in the blank, and matching questions on the content covered in the modules.

Task Length:

10 x MyLO quizzes

Due Date:

See the MyLO site for the due date

Weight:

20 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Identify and apply human anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, and microbiology concepts, terms and ideas	LO1, LO2

Assessment Task 2: AT2: Practical Workbook

Task Description:

The practical workbook contains three activities that allow you to explore the bioscience concepts covered in the content. These activities must be completed on your own, but there will be opportunities for support and discussion in the workshops.

You will:
- Complete the practical activities and record data
- Reflect on your results
- Explain your results in relation to bioscience concepts using appropriate terminology and referencing.

Task Length:

Activity length varies for each task, from one to three hours.

Due Date:

Week 5

Weight:

30 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Reflect on activities to communicate key learnings on anatomy, physiology, microbiology and biochemistry	LO1, LO2, LO3
2	Reference academic sources to explain results in the context of theory	LO4

Assessment Task 3: AT3: Disease Investigation

Task Description:

You will choose a pathogen discussed in the content and conduct some research on it. Using this information, you will answer a number of questions in a worksheet, including where the pathogen is found, which disease it causes in humans, and how the disease is transmitted. You will also cover methods to prevent or reduce the transmission, aligning with evidence-based nursing practices.

Task Length:

800 words

Due Date:

Week 8

Weight:

20 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Identify and describe key microbiology concepts	LO2
2	Apply microbiology concepts in a healthcare context	LO2, LO3
3	Use and communicate academic sources to support claims	LO4

Assessment Task 4: AT4: Research Presentation

Task Description:

You will prepare and record a 7-minute PowerPoint presentation on the physiological processes that occur in the body during an activity: sleeping, eating, or exercising. You will choose three body systems to focus on and, for each, research one short-term physiological response occurring during the activity and one long-term effect of repeat engagement in that activity. You will present your findings using the provided template and record the presentation with an embedded video (Cameo) and narration. You will use scientific terminology and supporting information from scholarly sources to support your claims. The presentation will assess your understanding and application of unit concepts and your ability to communication scientific information clearly, so the use of GenAI is not permitted for this assignment. Further guidance will be provided through unit content and assessment instructions.

Task Length:

Approx. 7 minutes

Due Date:

Week 12

Weight:

30 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Apply scientific information and terminology to explain key physiological interactions between each body system and the chosen activity.	LO1, LO2
2	Convey bioscience concepts through verbal and written communication.	LO3
3	Use scholarly sources to support scientific claims through written and verbal referencing.	LO4

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.