CQUniversity Unit Profile
BMSC11010 Human Anatomy and Physiology 1
Human Anatomy and Physiology 1
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General Information

Overview

Upon successful completion of this unit, you will be able to describe the structural levels of organisation within the body, use anatomical terminology to describe the relative location of structures in the body, and explain the role and general features of homeostasis in the body. You will also gain an understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic and immune, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive human body systems. Your knowledge and skills will be developed through a series of coursework exercises.

Details

Career Level: Undergraduate
Unit Level: Level 1
Credit Points: 6
Student Contribution Band: 9
Fraction of Full-Time Student Load: 0.125

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 - 2022

Online
Rockhampton

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).

Class and Assessment Overview

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

Bundaberg, Cairns, Emerald, Gladstone, Mackay, Rockhampton, Townsville
Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney

Assessment Overview

1. Online Quiz(zes)
Weighting: 40%
2. Online Test
Weighting: 60%

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.

Previous Student Feedback

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 Unit and Teaching Evaluations

Feedback

Weekly lecture content that was divided and delivered in smaller topics was helpful to students' learning.

Recommendation

Continue to provide lectures in this format.

Feedback from Student Unit and Teaching Evaluations

Feedback

A weekly formative quiz and the "Do It Yourself" study notes were helpful for revision and assessment preparation.

Recommendation

Continue to provide revision materials in these formats.

Feedback from Student Unit and Teaching Evaluations

Feedback

The Complete Anatomy application is a very valuable resource for learning anatomy and physiology.

Recommendation

Continue to provide students with free access to Complete Anatomy.

Feedback from Student Unit and Teaching Evaluations

Feedback

Assessment feedback can be more detailed.

Recommendation

Provide students with detailed feedback during the review stage of their online quiz and test.

Unit Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
  1. Identify the structural levels of organisation and anatomical structures using medical terminology
  2. Identify the general features and role of homeostasis in the body
  3. Describe the human anatomy of integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic and immune, respiratory, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems
  4. Describe the human physiology of integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic and immune, respiratory, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems
  5. Discuss the interactions between structure and function in each of the human body systems
  6. Discuss the application of human anatomy and physiology relevant to your discipline.

In courses that are externally accredited, the learning outcomes are linked to the national standards of the respective professional organisation/s.

Alignment of Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Graduate Attributes
N/A Level
Introductory Level
Intermediate Level
Graduate Level
Professional Level
Advanced Level

Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes

Assessment Tasks Learning Outcomes
1 2 3 4 5 6
1 - Online Quiz(zes) - 40%
2 - Online Test - 60%

Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes

Graduate Attributes Learning Outcomes
1 2 3 4 5 6
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) - 40%
2 - Online Test - 60%
Textbooks and Resources

Textbooks

Prescribed

Anatomy and Physiology

Edition: 2022 (2022)
Authors: J. Gordon Betts, Kelly A. Young, James A. Wise, Eddie Johnson, Brandon Poe, Dean H. Kruse, Oksana Korol, Jody E. Johnson, Mark Womble, Peter DeSaix
OpenStax
ISBN: https://openstax.org/details/books/anatomy-and-physiology
Binding: Website Link
Supplementary

Anatomy and Physiology: Adapted International Edition

Edition: 9th (2019)
Authors: Kevin T. Patton, Gary A. Thibodeau, Andrew Hutton
Elsevier Health Sciences
Great Britain
ISBN: 9780702077166
Binding: Hardcover

Additional Textbook Information

The prescribed textbook is from OpenStax which is a peer-reviewed, openly-licensed textbook freely available in a digital format from here: https://openstax.org/details/books/anatomy-and-physiology.

The supplementary textbook can be purchased at the CQUni Bookshop here: http://bookshop.cqu.edu.au (search on the Unit code)

IT Resources

You will need access to the following IT resources:
  • CQUniversity Student Email
  • Internet
  • Unit Website (Moodle)
Referencing Style

All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: Harvard (author-date)

For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.

Teaching Contacts
Ryan du Preez Unit Coordinator
r.dupreez@cqu.edu.au
Paul Neilsen Unit Coordinator
p.neilsen@cqu.edu.au
Kimberly Ryan Unit Coordinator
k.r.ryan@cqu.edu.au
Kirsty Macrae Unit Coordinator
k.macrae@cqu.edu.au
Schedule
Week 1 Begin Date: 11 Jul 2022

Module/Topic

Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology

Chapter

Openstax
Chapters 1, 2 and 3

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 2 Begin Date: 18 Jul 2022

Module/Topic

Integumentary System

Chapter

Openstax
Chapter 5

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 3 Begin Date: 25 Jul 2022

Module/Topic

Muscular System

Chapter

Openstax
Chapters 10 and 11

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 4 Begin Date: 01 Aug 2022

Module/Topic

Skeletal System

Chapter

Openstax
Chapters 6, 7 and 8

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 5 Begin Date: 08 Aug 2022

Module/Topic

Cardiovascular System

Chapter

Openstax
Chapters 18, 19 and 20

Events and Submissions/Topic

Vacation Week Begin Date: 15 Aug 2022

Module/Topic

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 6 Begin Date: 22 Aug 2022

Module/Topic

Respiratory System

Chapter

Openstax
Chapter 22

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 7 Begin Date: 29 Aug 2022

Module/Topic

Lymphatic System and Immunity

Chapter

Openstax
Chapter 21

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 8 Begin Date: 05 Sep 2022

Module/Topic

Endocrine System

Chapter

Openstax
Chapter 17

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 9 Begin Date: 12 Sep 2022

Module/Topic

Nervous System

Chapter

Openstax
Chapters 13, 14 and 15

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 10 Begin Date: 19 Sep 2022

Module/Topic

Digestive System

Chapter

Openstax
Chapter 23

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 11 Begin Date: 26 Sep 2022

Module/Topic

Urinary System

Chapter

Openstax
Chapter 25

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 12 Begin Date: 03 Oct 2022

Module/Topic

Reproductive System

Chapter

Openstax
Chapter 27

Events and Submissions/Topic

Review/Exam Week Begin Date: 10 Oct 2022

Module/Topic

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Exam Week Begin Date: 17 Oct 2022

Module/Topic

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Term Specific Information

Unit coordinator contact details are provided on Moodle.


This free online textbook (https://openstax.org/details/books/anatomy-and-physiology) is the only textbook students need for this unit. It will be listed as “prescribed” and is the compulsory text for this unit.

Whereas the Patton textbook (Anatomy and Physiology: Adapted International Edition 9th (2018) Authors: Kevin T. Patton, Gary A. Thibodeau, Andrew Hutton) will be listed as “supplementary”. A supplementary textbook is not compulsory for the unit but adds more information as some students may want to read further.

Students will have free access to Complete Anatomy (https://3d4medical.com/) which is an excellent resource. More details about accessing Complete Anatomy will be provided on Moodle.

As per Australian educational standards, you are expected to commit 150 hours of engagement to your study of this unit. A recommended breakdown of study hours is given below:

  • 2 - 3 hours per week watching pre-recorded lectures and revising the content through study notes.
  • 2 - 3 hours per week completing the weekly study questions and weekly revision quizzes on the unit's Moodle site.
  • 2 - 3 hours per week attending the weekly tutorials and reflecting on your answers to the weekly revision worksheets.
  • 3 - 4 hours per week preparing for your assessable online quiz and end of term online test.

Assessment Tasks

1 Online Quiz(zes)

Assessment Title
Online Quiz

Task Description

Online Quiz (40% weighting)

The online quiz assesses content from weeks 1–5.

Week 1 – Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology

Week 2 – Integumentary System

Week 3 – Muscular System

Week 4 – Skeletal System

Week 5 – Cardiovascular System


Students will have one attempt and a time limit of 90 minutes to complete the online quiz on Moodle in week 6 of term. The opening and closing dates will be provided on Moodle closer to the date to minimise clashes with other units. There is a minimum requirement in the assessment task: 50% of the available marks for this assessment item. In the absence of an approved extension, there will be no opportunity to complete the task after the assigned date.


Number of Quizzes

1


Frequency of Quizzes

Other


Assessment Due Date

The opening and closing times & dates will be provided on Moodle.


Return Date to Students

Marks are available immediately after completing the assessment.


Weighting
40%

Minimum mark or grade
50%

Assessment Criteria

Questions will be automatically marked correct or incorrect.


Referencing Style

Submission
Online

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Identify the structural levels of organisation and anatomical structures using medical terminology
  • Identify the general features and role of homeostasis in the body
  • Describe the human anatomy of integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic and immune, respiratory, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems
  • Describe the human physiology of integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic and immune, respiratory, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems
  • Discuss the interactions between structure and function in each of the human body systems
  • Discuss the application of human anatomy and physiology relevant to your discipline.


Graduate Attributes
  • Communication
  • Information Literacy
  • Information Technology Competence

2 Online Test

Assessment Title
End of Term Online Test

Task Description

End of Term Online Test (60% weighting)

The end of term online test assesses content covered during weeks 6-12.


Week 6 – Respiratory System

Week 7 – Lymphatic System and Immunity

Week 8 – Endocrine System

Week 9 – Nervous System

Week 10 – Digestive System

Week 11 – Urinary System

Week 12 – Reproductive System


Students will have one attempt and a time limit of 135 minutes to complete the end of term online test on Moodle in the exam week of term. The opening and closing dates will be provided on Moodle closer to the date to minimise clashes with other units. There is a minimum requirement in the assessment task: 50% of the available marks for this assessment item. In the absence of an approved extension, there will be no opportunity to complete the task after the assigned date.


Assessment Due Date

The opening and closing times & dates will be provided on Moodle.


Return Date to Students

Marks are available immediately after completing the assessment.


Weighting
60%

Minimum mark or grade
50%

Assessment Criteria

Questions will be automatically marked correct or incorrect.


Referencing Style

Submission
Online

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Identify the structural levels of organisation and anatomical structures using medical terminology
  • Identify the general features and role of homeostasis in the body
  • Describe the human anatomy of integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic and immune, respiratory, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems
  • Describe the human physiology of integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic and immune, respiratory, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems
  • Discuss the interactions between structure and function in each of the human body systems
  • Discuss the application of human anatomy and physiology relevant to your discipline.


Graduate Attributes
  • Communication
  • Information Literacy
  • Information Technology Competence

Academic Integrity Statement

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?