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<p>This unit introduces students to the anatomy and physiology of the body. It focuses on anatomy (structure) from the cellular to the organ level of arrangement and how cells, tissues and organs work together to maintain physiology (function). Major concepts in cellular and subcellular biology are revised before understanding cellular function and arrangement into tissues, tissue function and arrangement into organs, and how organs work together both as part of separate systems and in cooperation with each other (integration).</p>
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<p>Topics may include:<br>
1. Introduction to cells, tissues and molecular biology.<br>
2. Reproductive systems.<br>
3. Musculoskeletal system.<br>
4. Heart and Circulation.<br>
5. Immune and Lymphatic system.<br>
6. Endocrine system.<br>
7. Nervous System.<br>
8. Respiratory system.<br>
9. Digestive system.<br>
10. Renal system.<br>
11. Integumentary System</p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Unit description
<p>This unit introduces students to the anatomy and physiology of the body. It focuses on anatomy (structure) from the cellular to the organ level of arrangement and how cells, tissues and organs work together to maintain physiology (function). Major concepts in cellular and subcellular biology are revised before understanding cellular function and arrangement into tissues, tissue function and arrangement into organs, and how organs work together both as part of separate systems and in cooperation with each other (integration).</p>
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<p>Topics may include:<br> 1. Introduction to cells, tissues and molecular biology.<br> 2. Reproductive systems.<br> 3. Musculoskeletal system.<br> 4. Heart and Circulation.<br> 5. Immune and Lymphatic system.<br> 6. Endocrine system.<br> 7. Nervous System.<br> 8. Respiratory system.<br> 9. Digestive system.<br> 10. Renal system.<br> 11. Integumentary System</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Science
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
010913 - Human Biology
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Centre for HE Studies (Other)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p><p>On-line Learning</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/scbio1020">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
<p>must not have completed 1 of "<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=HEALT1111" target="_blank">HEALT1111</a>" / "<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=HEALT1112" target="_blank">HEALT1112</a>" / "<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=HEALT1121" target="_blank">HEALT1121</a>" / "<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=HEALT1122" target="_blank">HEALT1122</a>"</p>
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Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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K1
<p>Identify and describe the cellular and histological structure of major tissues.</p>
K2
<p>Identify the major components of and describe the function of each of the organ systems individually.</p>
K3
<p>Outline the ways in which the different systems integrate with each other to maintain homeostasis.</p>
S1
<p>Classify the different tissue types and describe their functions.</p>
S2
<p>Explain the relationships between structure and function of vertebrate tissues</p>
S3
<p>Demonstrate ability to conduct and or observe laboratory experiments and report the outcomes</p>
S4
<p>Present scientific findings to an audience of peers.</p>
S5
<p>Collect and record anatomical and physiological data.</p>
A1
<p>Apply anatomy and physiology knowledge to the evaluation and measurement of vertebrate specimens in normal states, making comparisons and contrasts where appropriate.</p>
A2
<p>Interpret and report on anatomical and physiological data.</p>
A3
<p>Be able to interpret and report on anatomical and physiological data.</p>
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<p>Practical activities, worksheets and written reports</p>
<p>Worksheets and written reports</p>
<p>20-40%</p>
K1, K2, K3, S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, A1, A2, A3
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<p>Tutorial-assessed activities exploring aspects of vertebrate anatomy and physiology in greater depth</p>
<p>Short answer quizzes</p>
<p>20-40%</p>
K1, K2, K3, S1, S2, S4, A1, A2, A3
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<p>Students will be examined on their knowledge of the unit material.</p>
<p>Test(s)</p>
<p>30-50%</p>
K1, K2, K3, S1, S2, A1, A2, A3
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplementary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Science
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
010913 - Human Biology
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Centre for HE Studies (Other)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p><p>On-line Learning</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/scbio1020">View unit fees</a>
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