Foundations of Anatomy and Physiology G (10415.2)
| Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
|---|---|---|
| View teaching periods | On-campus |
Bruce, Canberra |
| EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
| 0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Health |
| Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
| Sport & Exercise | Graduate Level | Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 3 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
Learning outcomes
After successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Appropriately utilise anatomical and physiological terms;
2. Differentiate, compare and contrast 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 explain and distinguish the overlapping nature and complexity of the human body.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively1. 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
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - evaluate and adopt new technology
Prerequisites
None.Corequisites
None.Incompatible units
None.Equivalent units
None.Assumed knowledge
None.| Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 10 August 2026 | On-campus | Prof Julie Cooke |
| 2027 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 09 August 2027 | On-campus | Ms Erin Kelly |
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 and the extenuating circumstances involved, and any relevant evidence. If the supporting evidence includes sensitive or personal information, such as a medical certificate, students must not upload this to Canvas, and are instead required to email this directly to the unit convenor (FoAP@canberra.edu.au). The subject of the email must be titled: Assessment Deferal Application - Assessment Item - Student ID. For example: Assessment Deferral Application - Exam 1 - u1234567.
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
Restricted - The use of GenAI is NOT allowed in completing the assessment. More detailed information can be found at GenAI and Assessment at UC.
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.
Participation requirements
The practical 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.
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.
Work placement, internships or practicums
None.
Additional information
Before starting on-campus practical 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.
Email and messaging protocols
Where possible, students with general questions about unit content and assessments should use the dedicated discussion forums within Canvas. Please do not use Canvas discussion forums to ask for assignment extensions, post about your personal circumstances, or seek feedback on your performance in this unit. If students would like to discuss these matters, they are to contact the unit convener directly via email (FoAP@canberra.edu.au).
If students do need to send an email:
The email must be sent from a student email account. Correspondence from personal email addresses will not be responded to and will be deleted.
In an email, students must follow the basic guidelines;
- The subject line must include the unit code and the context of your message eg. '10415: Assessment Deferral Application - Exam 1 - u1234567'
- Address the unit convener, or member of teaching staff, appropriately by name.
- State your question or request clearly and concisely.
- Sign off with your name and student ID number.
Emails not conforming with these conventions will not receive a reply.
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