Foundations of Anatomy and Physiology (10298.2)

Please note these are the 2027 details for this unit
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Foundations of Anatomy and Physiology
Available teaching periods Delivery mode Location
View teaching periods On-campus
 Bruce, Canberra
UC Sydney Hills, Castle Hill, NSW
EFTSL Credit points Faculty
0.125 3 Faculty Of Health
Discipline Study level HECS Bands
Sport & Exercise 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 2027 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
2026 Bruce, Canberra Semester 1 16 February 2026 On-campus Ms Erin Kelly
2026 UC Sydney Hills, Castle Hill, NSW Semester 1 16 February 2026 On-campus Ms Erin Kelly
2026 Bruce, Canberra Semester 2 10 August 2026 On-campus Ms Erin Kelly
2026 UC Sydney Hills, Castle Hill, NSW Semester 2 10 August 2026 On-campus Ms Erin Kelly
2027 Bruce, Canberra Semester 1 15 February 2027 On-campus Ms Erin Kelly
2027 UC Sydney Hills, Castle Hill, NSW Semester 1 15 February 2027 On-campus Ms Erin Kelly
2027 UC Sydney Hills, Castle Hill, NSW Semester 2 09 August 2027 On-campus Ms Erin Kelly
2027 Bruce, Canberra Semester 2 09 August 2027 On-campus Ms Erin Kelly
The information provided should be used as a guide only. Timetables may not be finalised until week 2 of the teaching period and are subject to change. Search for the unit timetable.

Required texts

There is no mandatory textbook for this unit. However, you can use the following open-source textbook as a resource:

Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology – UniSQ Open Textbooks (pressbooks.pub)

Submission of assessment items

Extensions & Late submissions

Deferrals and extensions 

If a student needs to request a deferred examination or an extension to an assessment, they must complete the deferral application form on the unit Canvas page. This application must include the reasons for the request, the extenuating circumstances involved, and any relevant evidence, such as a medical certificate or death notice.

Please note that you cannot defer a deferred exam; if you do not attempt it, you will receive a zero grade for the assessment. For more information on accepted extenuating circumstances and the necessary documentary evidence, please refer to the Assessment Procedures.

Artificial intelligence

Students are not permitted to use generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) in assessments for this unit, except for Studiosity Writing Feedback Plus.

GenAI may only be used in authorised ways when completing assessments at UC. This means that GenAI can only be used for an assessment when:

  1. the Unit Convener has authorised GenAI use for that assessment

  2. the student uses GenAI in the way that the assessment instructions allow

  3. the student fully acknowledges their use of GenAI, with proper citations, references and a GenAI Acknowledgement Statement in line with the assessment instructions.

Where the assessment instructions do not specifically state that GenAI may be used and how, then its use is not permitted for that assessment. Students must still provide the required GenAI Acknowledgement Statement to indicate whether GenAI has or has not been used in the preparation of the assessment. If unsure, students should seek advice from the Unit Convener.

The GenAI for Students Library Guide provides further information, including how to reference GenAI

Supplementary assessment

Supplementary assessments or assessment resubmissions are not available for this unit.

Students must apply academic integrity in their learning and research activities at UC. This includes submitting authentic and original work for assessments and properly acknowledging any sources used.

Academic integrity involves the ethical, honest and responsible use, creation and sharing of information. It is critical to the quality of higher education. Our academic integrity values are honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility and courage.

UC students have to complete the Academic Integrity Module annually to learn about academic integrity and to understand the consequences of academic integrity breaches (or academic misconduct).

UC uses various strategies and systems, including detection software, to identify potential breaches of academic integrity. Suspected breaches may be investigated, and action can be taken when misconduct is found to have occurred.

Information is provided in the Academic Integrity Policy, Academic Integrity Procedure, and University of Canberra (Student Conduct) Rules 2023. For further advice, visit Study Skills.

Learner engagement

The laboratory classes for this unit are not compulsory, and marks are not given for attendance. However, the content covered in these classes will form a large part of the assessments, and engagement in these classes is highly recommended.

Participation requirements

None

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.

Work placement, internships or practicums

None

Additional information

Before starting on-campus laboratory classes, all students must complete a laboratory induction. It is crucial for students to adhere to the Laboratory rules at all times. Failure to comply with the rules will lead to exclusion from the laboratory.

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