Foundations of Anatomy and Physiology (10298.2)

Please note these are the 2021 details for this unit
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Available teaching periods Delivery mode Location
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 UC - Canberra, Bruce
EFTSL Credit points Faculty
0.125 3 Faculty Of Health
Discipline Study level HECS Bands
Discipline Of Sport And Exercise Science Level 1 - Undergraduate Introductory Unit Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021)
Band 3 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021)
This unit will provide a theoretical overview of the human body. This unit will introduce the student to gross anatomy and will provide familiarity of anatomical and physiological terminology. Unit material will include cellular structure, structure of bone, muscle and connective tissue. This unit will also introduce the student to the physiological foundations and relevant anatomical structures of the human body systems, including: gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, respiratory, urinary, endocrine, immune, integumentary, nervous system and reproductive systems. Furthermore the interactions between these systems will be highlighted and explored to provide a comprehensive understanding of homeostatic control.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Appropriately utilise anatomical and physiological terms;
2. Recognise and describe the function of the following body systems: cells, connective tissue, bone tissue, muscle tissue, nervous, gastrointestinal, immune, cardiovascular, respiratory, urinary, endocrine, integumentary, and reproductive systems;
3. Identify the cells, tissues and organs involved in the body systems presented within this unit; and
4. Integrate their knowledge of the anatomical and physiological systems presented throughout the unit to:
a) provide a thorough understanding of homeostatic control and
b) be able to demonstrate the overlapping nature and complexity of the human body.


Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas


Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

Incompatible units

Students who have passed 9808 Regional Anatomy and Physiology AND/OR 6529 Systemic Anatomy and Physiology may not undertake this unit.

Equivalent units

Anatomy and Physiology for Nurses, 9042.

Assumed knowledge

None.
Availability for enrolment in 2023 is subject to change and may not be confirmed until closer to the teaching start date.
Year Location Teaching period Teaching start date Delivery mode Unit convener
2022 UC - Canberra, Bruce Semester 1 07 February 2022 On-Campus Ms Erin Kelly
2022 UC - Canberra, Bruce Semester 2 01 August 2022 On-Campus Ms Erin Kelly
2023 UC - Canberra, Bruce Semester 1 06 February 2023 On-Campus Ms Erin Kelly
2023 UC - Canberra, Bruce Semester 2 31 July 2023 On-Campus Ms Erin Kelly
Not available

Required texts

Suggested Textbook: Wadsworth, I. Peate, S. Evans, A. Byrne, W. Deasy, M. Dowlman, P. Gillan, S. Purushothuman, D. Principles of anatomy and physiology for nursing and healthcare students in Australia. Wiley Global Education Australia, 2022. [VitalSource Bookshelf].

The printed textbook and e-text can be purchased from: https://www.wileydirect.com.au/buy/principles-of-anatomy-and-physiology-for-nursing-and-healthcare-students-in-australia/

Participation requirements

Engaging in theory material is expected through listening/watching the online recordings.  Material may be presented as short videos or prerecorded lectures.  Students will also be provided with associated theory/lecture notes

Laboratory attendance is expected. Non-attendance at laboratory classes is likely to diminish a student's ability to meet unit learning objectives, and will likely impair assessment performance.  Laboratory attendance records will be kept and can be used as evidence of individual student engagement with the unit.  

Required IT skills

It is expected that students will possess UC IT entry skills. Students are expected to use the Canvas site for this unit to access all of the required materials and to complete the online assessments.   

In-unit costs

Purchase of laboratory manual ($15 - $20) 

Work placement, internships or practicums

None

Additional information

Students will be required to complete a laboratory induction prior to the commencement of the on-campus laboratory classes. Students are expected to follow laboratory rules outlined in the Laboratory Induction document at all times. Failure to do so will result in exclusion from the laboratory.