Systemic Anatomy and Physiology (6529.3)

Please note these are the 2027 details for this unit
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Systemic Anatomy and Physiology
Available teaching periods Delivery mode Location
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 Bruce, Canberra
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)
The unit will cover the following topics: Endocrine system including the major endocrine glands and the effects of their hormones. Circulatory system which covers blood and vessels as well as hear anatomy and physiology; regulation of cardiovascular system will also be covered. Respiratory system: respiratory tract anatomy; ventilation and oxygenation; respiratory regulation. Digestive system: anatomy of the gastrointestinal tract and associated structures; physiology of digestion and absorption. Renal system: anatomy of the urinary system; physiology of urine formation. Reproductive system: male and female reproductive anatomy and physiology.

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Define and correctly use anatomical and physiological terminology;

2. Recognise and describe the macroscopic and microscope structure of the following body systems: Cardiovascular, endocrine, respiratory, gastrointestinal, urinary and reproductive systems;
3. Interpret and explain how the above systems function and interact with each other; and
4. Interpret and explain how the above systems function to maintain homeostasis.


Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
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 - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - evaluate and adopt new technology


Skills development

This unit will require graduates to communicate and collaborate effectively with their peers while demonstrating relevant knowledge and information on the key body systems. Additionally, graduates will develop upon existing knowledge and skills for continued professional and academic development. 



Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

Incompatible units

None.

Equivalent units

None.

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 2 10 August 2026 On-campus Ms Rachel Venn
2027 Bruce, Canberra Semester 2 09 August 2027 On-campus Ms Rachel Venn
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

Suggested Textbook: E-text: Tortora & Derrickson, Principles of Anatomy and Physiology, 2nd Asia-Pacific Edition, Wiley. Neither this text, nor any text is required for this unit. Access to a textbook will simply complement learning.

link to Ebook: https://www.wileydirect.com.au/blog/buy/principles-of-anatomy-and-physiology-asia-pacific-edition/#efa1de52b778d37f3

 

Submission of assessment items

Extensions & Late submissions

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.

Applying for Deferred Exams/Assessments

You must request approval from the Unit Convenor to sit a deferred examination. You must apply for an exam deferral via Canvas, and within a reasonable timeframe (usually within three days of the missed assessment). Your application must include the relevant documentary evidence according to the category of extenuating circumstance under which you are applying (i.e., a medical certificate or death notice etc).

You are not permitted to defer a deferred exam. A student who does not attempt a deferred exam will receive a grade of zero for the assessment task. 

For further information regarding accepted extenuating circumstances and documentary evidence required, please see Assessment Procedures (https://www.canberra.edu.au/Policies/PolicyProcedure/Index/1607).

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

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 notes.

Laboratory attendance is expected. Non-attendance at laboratory classes is likely to diminish a student's ability to meet unit learning objectives and impair assessment performance.  Laboratory attendance records will be kept and 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 the required materials

Work placement, internships or practicums

None

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