Integrated Physiology G (11893.1)
| Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
|---|---|---|
| View teaching periods | On-campus |
Bruce, Canberra |
| EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
| 0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Science And Technology |
| Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
| School Of Science | Graduate Level | Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 3 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Demonstrate deep understanding of the relationship between structure and function in organ systems;
2. Integrate knowledge and analysis of systemic physiological changes occurring across the lifespan;
3. Analyse and predict age-related outcomes, drawing on knowledge of the structure and function of the organ systems to evaluate the implications of these changes;
4. Collect experimental data and apply physiological principles to the interpretation and validation of this data;
5. Interrogate and analyse scientific journal articles with critical thinking and intellectual independence; and
6. Evaluate and interpret scientific literature, health policy and health guidelines to construct a mock health brief designed address a real-world issue pertaining to improving human health.
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 - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
2. UC graduates are global citizens - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
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
4. UC graduates are able to demonstrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of knowing, being and doing - apply their knowledge to working with Indigenous Australians in socially just ways
Prerequisites
None.Corequisites
None.Incompatible units
None.Equivalent units
6484 Human Physiology and the Lifecycle G.Assumed knowledge
None.| Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 1 | 16 February 2026 | On-campus | Dr Matt Rutar |
| 2027 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 1 | 15 February 2027 | On-campus | Dr Matt Rutar |
Required texts
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Specific readings - Specific readings associated with lecture topics will be made available on the Integrated Physiology Canvas page.
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Optional text - Tortora & Derrickson, Principles of Anatomy and Physiology, 3nd Asia-Pacific Edition, Wiley 2022 (E-Text). It is also available as an E-text, from the UC library. This is the text prescribed for Systemic Anatomy and Physiology and Regional Anatomy and Physiology, and is useful for refreshing your background knowledge gained during these prerequisite units.
Submission of assessment items
Extensions & Late submissions
Completed/Uploaded online via Canvas:
- Quiz - due Thursday 12th March at 9 am (Week 4)
- Summary component of the Discussion Paper - Friday 27th March at 11:59pm (Week 6)
- Final submission component of the Discussion Paper - Friday 8th May at 11:59pm (Week 12)
Completed In-person:
- Mid-semester Test (MST) - Wednesday 1st April at 11:30am in 2B09 (Week 7))
- Peer-review component of the Discussion Paper - Week 10 tutorials (session TBA)
- Final Exam - Examination period, Weeks 14-15 (date to be set and advised by the Examinations Office)
Special assessment requirements
The final mark for the unit will be calculated by an accumulation of marks from each assessment item. To achieve a passing grade or higher in this subject, students must achieve a final aggregate mark of 50% or higher.
Responsibility for Understanding and Deferred Exams
Responsibility for understanding
If there is any doubt with regard to the requirements of any particular assignments or assessment procedure, the onus for clarifying the issue rests with the student who should contact the unit convener or tutor. Further, it is the responsibility of students to ensure that they are correctly enrolled in the unit and that the tutor and Student Administration have their correct contact details.
Deferred tests
- Mid-semester test
In the event a student misses the Mid-semester Test due to illness or other exceptional circumstances, they must contact the unit convener within 3 days of the scheduled assessment to request a deferred sitting. The request must be made in writing (by email to humanphysiology@canberra.edu.au). Students must provide a medical certificate or other relevant supporting documents as requested by the unit convener before deferred test/assessment can be considered
- Final exam
If a student is unable to attend the advertised exam date due to illness or extenuating circumstances, he or she must apply for a deferred final exam through the 'Examinations Office' no more than 3 days after the exam. Information about this process is available on MyUC.
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 contact hours for each student in this unit consist of 22 hours of lectures (11 x 2 hours), 18 hours of tutorials (9 x 2 hours) and 6 hours of workshops (3 x 2 hours) . The remaining 104 hours of workload should be distributed across the various assessment tasks.
Participation requirements
Your participation in all unit activities (lectures, tutorials, workshops) is strongly encouraged:
- Participation will greatly enhance your understanding of the unit content, and therefore, the quality of your assessment responses.
- Lack of participation will negatively impact your ability to satisfactorily pass assessment items.
- It should be noted that material covered in the activities will be assessed in the online Quiz, the MST, and Final Exam.
Required IT skills
Basic knowledge of internet browsers, Microsoft Office softwares or an equilvalent program package.
Work placement, internships or practicums
Not applicable to this unit.
Additional information
Foundation of the unit
This unit involves research-led education. There are active researchers delivering this unit who are able to engage students in deep and active learning and transmit to students their passion for the research they are carrying out. The major assignment (journal article presentation and scientific summary) is designed to develop research skills in the student cohort.
Provision of information to the group
Notifications through the Canvas Announcements Forum or the Canvas Discussion Forums are deemed to be made to the whole class. It is the responsibility of the student to ensure that they check for announcements on the Unit's Canvas website (Canvas forum messages are also emailed to student email addresses only). Students should ensure they check their student email regularly. The Canvas discussion forums will be checked by staff regularly.
Provision of unit materials
Unforeseen circumstances beyond the unit convener's control could result in changes to the mode of delivery of lectures, tutorials, workshops, and assessments. Students will be advised if this occurs and appropriate alternatives will be arranged.
Use of student email account
The University Email policy states that "students wishing to contact the University via email regarding administrative or academic matters must to send the email from the University account for identity verification purposes". Therefore all unit enquiries must be emailed using a student university email account. Students should contact servicedesk@canberra.edu.au if they have any issues accessing their university email account.
Absences, sickness, or personal circumstances
In all cases of absence, sickness or personal problems it is the student's responsibility to ensure that the Unit Convener is informed.
Use of Generative AI
Unless otherwise stated, the use of generative AI is not permitted for any assessment item in this unit
