Overview
Introductory Anatomy and Physiology is a foundation unit that provides an introduction to the structure and function of the human body. On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to identify and describe the basic anatomy of the major organs of the body and discuss the function of each organ system in general terms. Students will understand basic chemical concepts that relate to living organisms and will be able to explain the general features of cells, tissues and organs. Students will also be able to explain the role and general features of homeostasis in the body.
Details
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
There are no requisites for this unit.
Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).
Offerings For Term 2 - 2019
Attendance Requirements
All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes – in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).
Recommended Student Time Commitment
Each 6-credit Undergraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.
Class Timetable
Assessment Overview
Assessment Grading
This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of 'pass' in order to pass the unit. If any 'pass/fail' tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully ('pass' grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the 'assessment task' section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%). Consult the University's Grades and Results Policy for more details of interim results and final grades.
All University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
You may wish to view these policies:
- Grades and Results Policy
- Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework)
- Review of Grade Procedure
- Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure - Domestic Students
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure - International Students
- Student Refund and Credit Balance Policy and Procedure
- Student Feedback - Compliments and Complaints Policy and Procedure
- Information and Communications Technology Acceptable Use Policy and Procedure
This list is not an exhaustive list of all University policies. The full list of University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
Feedback, Recommendations and Responses
Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.
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Provision of a word document version of the tutorial workbook in addition to the pdf file posted in Moodle.
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Availability of summative quizzes throughout term appreciated.
Continue availability of progress quizzes throughout the term to allow more flexible learning environment.
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Well-structured unit with various learning resources.
Continue delivery of unit in a similar structured format and provision of multiple learning resources.
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Some of the lectures are complex and extensive in scope.
Continue updating and chunking the lecture materials into short 15 to 20-minute lectures to assist students in understanding and learning the content of the unit.
- Describe the structural levels of organisation of the human body and the relationship that exists between them.
- Explain the principles of homeostasis in maintaining a stable internal environment.
- Describe the organisation, structure and function of cells, principal tissues and organs of the major body systems.
- Correctly use anatomical terminology and be able to name and describe anatomical structures and their functions.
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
Assessment Tasks | Learning Outcomes | |||
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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
1 - Online Quiz(zes) - 50% | ||||
2 - Examination - 50% |
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
Graduate Attributes | Learning Outcomes | |||
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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
1 - Communication | ||||
2 - Problem Solving | ||||
3 - Critical Thinking | ||||
4 - Information Literacy | ||||
5 - Team Work | ||||
6 - Information Technology Competence | ||||
7 - Cross Cultural Competence | ||||
8 - Ethical practice | ||||
9 - Social Innovation | ||||
10 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures |
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Graduate Attributes
Assessment Tasks | Graduate Attributes | |||||||||
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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | |
1 - Online Quiz(zes) - 50% | ||||||||||
2 - Examination - 50% |
Textbooks
Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology
Edition: 12th (2017)
Authors: Elaine N. Marieb & Suzanne M. Keller
Pearson Education Limited
Essex Essex , England
ISBN: 1292216115
Binding: Paperback
Additional Textbook Information
The ISBN listed is for the paper copy available through the CQUni Bookshop here: http://bookshop.cqu.edu.au (search on the Unit code)
Or alternatively, students can purchase an ebook copy directly from the Pearson website here: http://www.pearson.com.au/9781292216263
IT Resources
- CQUniversity Student Email
- Internet
- Unit Website (Moodle)
All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: American Psychological Association 6th Edition (APA 6th edition)
For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.
r.j.batacan@cqu.edu.au
Module/Topic
Introduction to the Unit
Levels of Structural Organisation
Homeostasis
Basic Chemistry (a)
Chapter
Chapter 1 Pages 27-28
Chapter 1 Pages 28-45
Chapter 1 Pages 45-46
Chapter 2 Pages 50-64, 77-78
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Basic Chemistry (b)
Cell Structure - Plasma Membrane
Chapter
Chapter 2 Pages 64-81
Chapter 3 Pages 88-92
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Membrane Transport
Cell Organelles
Body Tissues (a)
Chapter
Chapter 3 Pages 102-108
Chapter 3 Pages 93-102
Chapter 3 Pages 114-119
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Body Tissues (b)
Skeletal System: Bones
Chapter
Chapter 3 and 4 Pages 119-127, 135-138
Chapter 5 Pages 160-172
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Skeletal System: Joints (Articulations)
Muscular System
Chapter
Chapter 5 Pages 192-199
Chapter 6 Pages 207-229
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Study break
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Integumentary System
Nervous System
Chapter
Chapter 4 Pages 138-145
Chapter 7 Pages 251-265, 281-285
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Chapter
Chapter 9 Pages 334-335, 338-353
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Blood
Cardiovascular System: The Heart
Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels
Chapter
Chapter 10 Pages 363-374
Chapter 11 Pages 382-390, 415-416
Chapter 11 Pages 396-406
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Lymphatic System
Respiratory System
Chapter
Chapter 12 Pages 424-429
Chapter 13 Pages 462-473, 475-478
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Digestive System
Chapter
Chapter 14 Pages 489-513
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Chapter
Chapter 15 Pages 537-550, 557-561
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Reproductive System
Pregnancy
Chapter
Chapter 16 Pages 564-569, 573-577
Chapter 16 Pages 583-593
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Exam Preparation
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
ALL Progress Quizzes close on Review/Exam Week, Monday (14 October 2019), 09:00 AM AEST.
Progress Quizzes Due: Review/Exam Week Monday (14 Oct 2019) 9:00 am AEST
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
The Unit Coordinator is Dr. Romeo Batacan Jr (r.j.batacan@cqu.edu.au; tel: 0749309278).
The lectures of Week 1, 6, 7, 9, 10 and 12 are pre-recorded lectures of Dr. Romeo Batacan Jr. Dr. Batacan is a medical doctor (MD) who later completed a PhD in Biomedical Science.
The lectures of Week 2, 3, 4, 5, 8 and 11 are pre-recorded lectures of Mr. William Deasy. Mr. Deasy is a microbiologist and he is in the final stages of completing a PhD in Medical Physiology.
The live tutorials are delivered by Dr. Romeo Batacan Jr.
The forums on the Moodle site are checked by Dr. Romeo Batacan Jr.
1 Online Quiz(zes)
An understanding of human anatomy and physiology is essential in many health professions. The fundamentals of this knowledge must be learnt and understood. The knowledge and concepts taught in this unit have been identified by various health professions as relevant to your future scope of practice. Completion of progress quizzes will assess your understanding of this knowledge and concepts.
1. There will be four separate progress quizzes to assess your knowledge of the unit material.
2. Each progress quiz will have 30 questions.
3. All progress quizzes will open on Week 1 Monday at 09:00am and will close on Review/Exam Week Monday at 09:00am.
4. You will be allowed three attempts at each quiz. It is not compulsory to attempt the quiz three times. The attempt where you achieved the highest grade will serve as your final score for that quiz.
5. There is a 24-hour time restriction between attempts.
6. Your score from each progress quiz will contribute 12.5% to your final grade (4 quizzes X 12.5%= 50%).
7. In the absence of an approved extension, there will be no opportunity to complete the quiz after the due date.
Quiz Number | Topic examined | Time / date the quiz opens | Time / date the quiz closes |
1 | Week 1, 2, 3 | Week 1 Monday 9:00am (AEST) | Review/Exam Week Monday 09:00am (AEST) |
2 | Week 4, 5, 6 | Week 1 Monday 9:00am (AEST) | Review/Exam Week Monday 09:00am (AEST) |
3 | Week 7, 8, 9 | Week 1 Monday 9:00am (AEST) | Review/Exam Week Monday 09:00am (AEST) |
4 | Week 10, 11, 12 | Week 1 Monday 9:00am (AEST) | Review/Exam Week Monday 09:00am (AEST) |
4
Other
Review/Exam Week Monday (14 Oct 2019) 9:00 am AEST
Review/Exam Week Monday (14 October 2019) 09:00am AEST
Marks will be available upon completing the assessment task.
Questions will be automatically marked correct or incorrect. The maximum score (120) that can be accumulated from the four online quizzes equals 50% of the total marks. The 50% minimum mark requirement is on the cumulative score of all four quizzes.
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
- Information Technology Competence
- Describe the structural levels of organisation of the human body and the relationship that exists between them.
- Explain the principles of homeostasis in maintaining a stable internal environment.
- Describe the organisation, structure and function of cells, principal tissues and organs of the major body systems.
- Correctly use anatomical terminology and be able to name and describe anatomical structures and their functions.
Examination
As a CQUniversity student you are expected to act honestly in all aspects of your academic work.
Any assessable work undertaken or submitted for review or assessment must be your own work. Assessable work is any type of work you do to meet the assessment requirements in the unit, including draft work submitted for review and feedback and final work to be assessed.
When you use the ideas, words or data of others in your assessment, you must thoroughly and clearly acknowledge the source of this information by using the correct referencing style for your unit. Using others’ work without proper acknowledgement may be considered a form of intellectual dishonesty.
Participating honestly, respectfully, responsibly, and fairly in your university study ensures the CQUniversity qualification you earn will be valued as a true indication of your individual academic achievement and will continue to receive the respect and recognition it deserves.
As a student, you are responsible for reading and following CQUniversity’s policies, including the Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure. This policy sets out CQUniversity’s expectations of you to act with integrity, examples of academic integrity breaches to avoid, the processes used to address alleged breaches of academic integrity, and potential penalties.
What is a breach of academic integrity?
A breach of academic integrity includes but is not limited to plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, cheating, contract cheating, and academic misconduct. The Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure defines what these terms mean and gives examples.
Why is academic integrity important?
A breach of academic integrity may result in one or more penalties, including suspension or even expulsion from the University. It can also have negative implications for student visas and future enrolment at CQUniversity or elsewhere. Students who engage in contract cheating also risk being blackmailed by contract cheating services.
Where can I get assistance?
For academic advice and guidance, the Academic Learning Centre (ALC) can support you in becoming confident in completing assessments with integrity and of high standard.