Anatomy and Physiology for Nurses (9042.1)

Required texts

Required Textbook  Students may use any current Anatomy & Physiology textbook for this unit. However, prescribed readings will be assigned from the following text: Tortora, G. & Derrickson, B.  (2015) Introduction to the Human Body (10^th ed). Hoboken, New Jersey: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

It is recommended that students purchase the electronic text (etext) of Tortora & Derrickson, 2015 from the publisher which offers a considerable savings over the hard copy and includes access to "WileyPLUS Learning Space".  

• WileyPLUS Learning Space without a perpetual etext code (etext lasts for the duration of the course) = $70*
• WileyPLUS Learning Space with a perpetual etext that lasts a lifetime and can be used both online and offline = $85

*  Please note, the eText can only be accessed with an internet connection with this option. The additional $15 for a "perpetual text" allows you to download the etext chapters onto your personal device for offline use.

The WileyPLUS Learning Space is an online adjunct to the text which offers further learning activities with detailed visual explorations and explanations of anatomy and physiology concepts. Hard copies of this textbook can be purchased through the Co-op bookstore and are also available for short term loan throught the UC library. Students who purchase the hard copy of this text will not have access to WileyPLUS Learning Space, but this is not required for completing the unit. Students who use any other anatomy and physiology text book will need to match their weekly reading for lectures and tutorials to the topics listed on the "Timetable of Activities" above.

Submission of assessment items

Special assessment requirements

Students who are registered with Inclusion & Welfare - Assignment Extension Requests: https://www.canberra.edu.au/myuc-s/business-units/dvce/student-engagement/accessability-for-uc-staff

Students registered with Inclusion & Welfare who are seeking an assignment extension up to 7 days, inclusive of weekends and public holidays, should apply in accordance with the procedures documented in the relevant Unit Outline.

The student is required to inform the Unit Convenor, or approved delegate, they are registered with Inclusion & Welfare, and attach their Reasonable Adjustment Plan to the extension request. No additional documentary evidence is required for extensions up to 7 days for students registered with Inclusion & Welfare for assignment extensions as medical documentation is managed through Inclusion & Welfare.

The Unit Convenor, or approved delegate, will inform the student the outcome of their request as per Faculty procedures. Where the Unit Convenor, or approved delegate, does not approve the assignment extension request, the student may seek consultation with Inclusion & Welfare. If considered appropriate, Inclusion & Welfare will liaise with the relevant Academic staff member, following consultation with the student.

Students are advised to liaise directly with their Unit Convenor, or approved delegate, although there may be circumstances where Inclusion & Welfare will liaise on behalf of the student.

Inclusion and Welfare Assignment Extension Requests Beyond 7 Days

For requests beyond 7 days, Unit Convenors should expect to receive a Letter of Recommendation from the student with their request for the extension.

Students registered with Inclusion & Welfare who require an assignment extension beyond 7 days are required to schedule an appointment with Inclusion & Welfare prior to the submission date. During the consultation, the Inclusion Advisor will review the request for extension in consultation with the student. Students are required to provide additional medical documentation to support an extension request beyond 7 days.

If Inclusion & Welfare supports the request, the student will be provided with a Letter of Recommendation with a requested alternate submission date.

5J        Moderation Information for Students 2016

1.      All assessment activities which result in grades of High Distinction (85% or more), will be marked by two different assessors.
2.      All assessment activities which result in a Fail grade of (40-50%) will be marked by two different assessors.
3.      All assessment activities which result in grades less than 40% will be marked by one assessor.
4.      Any failed piece of assessment that leads to an overall fail grade for the unit will be marked by a second assessor.

References: 2017 University Assessment Policy and Procedures. Moderation, Page (5). https://guard.canberra.edu.au/policy/policy.php?pol_id=3351

Supplementary assessment

There will be no supplementary examination or assessment offered to students that do not obtain an overall aggregate mark of 50%. In the case of illness or exceptional circumstances at the time of examinations, students should contact the Unit Convenor or Examinations Office, as soon as possible. Please refer to Studying at the University of Canberra: A Guide to Policies and Procedures as cited at the beginning of this document for further enquiries.

Availability of results

 Assessment results will be posted on Moodle in the student’s grade book. The take home exam feedback will be provided on Moodle and results can be reviewed by making an appointment with the Unit Convenor. Midterm exams may be reviewed with your tutor in class during Week 9 only or by appointment thereafter. Exams will not be returned to students: neither will previous years exams be available for students to review. 

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

Successful students listen to all lectures, attend tutorials, check Moodle frequently, form small study groups and attend Peer Assisted Learning Sessions (PALS). PALS is weekly group study sessions run for this unit by the SRC (Student Resource Centre). PALS mentors are students who have previously successfully completed the unit. The timetable for these PALS sessions is available n the SRC ( 6B103 and 104, next to the first year biology laborator), as well as on the "Study Help" Moodle site (www.canberra.edu.au/studyhelp).  

Students without a recent science background are strongly urged to attend PALS or to form small study groups in order to master the concepts presented in this unit. Attending the midterm and final exam reviews (Weeks 6 and 13) in class is an ideal way to ensure successful exam preparation.

Participation requirements

It is highly recommended that students participate in all lectures and tutorials. Assessment items are closely linked to content covered in lectures, tutorials and readings. While tutorial content/questions will be posted on Moodle, answers to that work and to the weekly Learning Objectives will only be available during tutorial time and will not be posted on Moodle.

Students are responsible for any announcements made on the Unit's Moodle site and therefore must check Moodle or their UC student email frequently during each week. 

Required IT skills

You are expected to be Moodle-able for this unit. There is a student help site on the Moodle Matters home page that can help students learning to use Moodle. Additionally students can email learnonline.support@canberra.edu.auor telephone 1300 622 767 (ask for LearnOnline Support).

Help with IT skills is available in person at the Service Counter in the Library Commons by telephone: 02 6201 5500 or by email: servicedesk@canberra.edu.au. For further information, visit: http://www.canberra.edu.au/current-students.

Work placement, internships or practicums

There is no practicum or work placements associated with this unit.

• Semester 1, 2017, On-Campus, UC - Canberra, Bruce (163973)
• Semester 1, 2016, On-Campus, UC - Canberra, Bruce (153965)
• Semester 1, 2015, On-Campus, UC - Canberra, Bruce (146109)