Overview
You should be able to understand and discuss human body system organisation and functional anatomy and physiology of the skeletal, muscular and nervous systems on successful completion of this unit. Mastery of anatomical terminology and the concept of the homeostatic mechanism will be explored. Your knowledge and skills will be developed through a series of coursework exercises and online practical sessions. Distance education (FLEX) students will be required to have access to a computer to make frequent use of internet resources and to complete assessment tasks.
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 1 - 2018
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.
Feedback from Student feedback
Students appreciated the introduction of student mentors on each campus. Overall they felt that the having a mentor who was present at each tutorial was beneficial to their studies and helped them engage with the weekly content.
Continue having student mentors assisting in the delivery of the tutorials.
Feedback from Student feedback
Students felt that it was a content heavy unit.
Anatomy and physiology units will always be content heavy, however staff have created resources that help direct student's focus when studying each weekly module. Staff will continue to look for or develop new resources that will support students learning.
Feedback from Student feedback
Students appreciated the lecture format (multiple, short lecture recordings - available to students ahead of time)
Staff will continue to use this lecture format. However we will look to revise how we present some of the content (eg can we use anatomical models as opposed to PowerPoint slides).
- Use anatomical and directional terminology appropriately
- Explain the concept of homeostasis as it relates to physiological functioning
- Summarise the structure and function of cellular organelles and their effect on cellular metabolism
- Detail mechanisms for cellular transport and communication
- Recognise tissue types in the structure and function of body organs using the cutaneous system as an example
- Discuss the functional anatomy of the skeletal, muscular and nervous systems
- Discuss the physiology of the skeletal, muscular and nervous systems
- Explain the role of the skeletal and muscular systems in support and locomotion
- Explain the role of the nervous system in integration and control of body function
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
| Assessment Tasks | Learning Outcomes | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | |
| 1 - Online Quiz(zes) - 50% | |||||||||
| 2 - Examination - 50% | |||||||||
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
| Graduate Attributes | Learning Outcomes | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | |
| 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 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | |
| 1 - Online Quiz(zes) - 50% | ||||||||||
| 2 - Examination - 50% | ||||||||||
Textbooks
Anatomy and Physiology From Science to Life
Third edition (2013)
Authors: Jenkins and Tortora
Wiley
USA
ISBN: 13 978-0470-59891-7
Binding: Other
Additional Textbook Information
IT Resources
- CQUniversity Student Email
- Internet
- Unit Website (Moodle)
All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: Harvard (author-date)
For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.
c.pullen@cqu.edu.au
b.mcgaughey@cqu.edu.au
Module/Topic
Introduction to the Human Body
Chapter
1
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
The Chemical Level of Organization
Chapter
2
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
The Cellular Level of Organization
Chapter
3
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
The Tissue Level of Organization / The Integumentary System
Chapter
4 & 5
Events and Submissions/Topic
Progress Quiz 1 opens on Week 4, Friday, 17:00 AEST (closes on Week 5, Friday, 17:00 AEST)
Module/Topic
Introduction to the Skeletal System / The Axial Skeleton
Chapter
6 & 7
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
No classes scheduled
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
The Appendicular Skeleton / Articulations
Chapter
8 & 9
Events and Submissions/Topic
Progress Quiz 2 opens on Week 6, Friday, 17:00 AEST (closes on Week 7, Friday, 17:00 AEST)
Module/Topic
Muscle Tissue
Chapter
10
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
The Muscular System
Chapter
11
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Introduction to the Nervous System
Chapter
12
Events and Submissions/Topic
Progress Quiz 3 opens on Week 9, Friday, 17:00 AEST (closes on Week 10, Friday, 17:00 AEST)
Module/Topic
The Central Nervous System
Chapter
13
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
The Peripheral Nervous System
Chapter
14
Events and Submissions/Topic
Progress Quiz 4 opens on Week 11, Friday, 17:00 AEST (closes on Week 12, Friday, 17:00 AEST)
Module/Topic
Special Senses
Chapter
15
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
To pass this unit, you must meet all minimum requirements as outlined in the assessment information section. Each assessment item has a minimum grade of 50% for this unit.
1 Online Quiz(zes)
1. There will be four separate online quizzes to assess your knowledge of the unit material.
2. Each quiz will have 25 questions.
3. You will be allowed three attempts at each quiz. It is not compulsory to attempt each quiz three times. The highest grade you achieve will serve as your final score for that quiz.
4. Your score from each quiz will contribute 12.5% to your final grade (4 quizzes x 12.5% = 50%).
5. There is a minimum requirement in the assessment task: 50%.
6. In the absence of an approved extension, there will be no opportunity to complete the task after the assigned date.
7. Dates that each quiz open and close are outlined below. These assessment tasks must be completed on or before the due dates listed.
| Quiz Number | Topic Examined | Time / Date the Quiz Opens | Time / Date the Quiz Closes |
| Progress Quiz 1 | Week 1, 2, 3, 4 |
17:00pm (AEST) Friday of Week 4 | 17:00pm (AEST) Friday of Week 5 |
| Progress Quiz 2 | Week 5, 6 |
17:00pm (AEST) Friday of Week 6 | 17:00pm (AEST) Friday of Week 7 |
| Progress Quiz 3 | Week 7, 8, 9 |
17:00pm (AEST) Friday of Week 9 | 17:00pm (AEST) Friday of Week 10 |
| Progress Quiz 4 | Week 10, 11 |
17:00pm (AEST) Friday of Week 11 | 17:00pm (AEST) Friday of Week 12 |
You will find more details of the Progress Quizzes on the unit Moodle site. |
4
Other
A new Progress Quiz will open in Week 4, 6, 9 and 11 on Friday at 17:00 AEST. Each Progress Quiz must be completed by 17:00 AEST the Friday of the following academic week.
Marks will be available upon completing the assessment task.
Questions will be automatically marked correct or incorrect. The maximum score (100) that can be accumulated from the five Progress Quizzes equals 50% of the total unit marks.
- Use anatomical and directional terminology appropriately
- Explain the concept of homeostasis as it relates to physiological functioning
- Summarise the structure and function of cellular organelles and their effect on cellular metabolism
- Detail mechanisms for cellular transport and communication
- Recognise tissue types in the structure and function of body organs using the cutaneous system as an example
- Discuss the functional anatomy of the skeletal, muscular and nervous systems
- Discuss the physiology of the skeletal, muscular and nervous systems
- Explain the role of the skeletal and muscular systems in support and locomotion
- Explain the role of the nervous system in integration and control of body function
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Technology Competence
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.
What can you do to act with integrity?
