Alterations in Health 1 (9067.3)
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| EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
| 0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Health |
| Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
| Discipline Of Nursing | Level 1 - Undergraduate Introductory Unit | Band 1 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 1 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Analyse clinical case scenarios formulated around specific pathophysiological processes across the life span;
2. Discuss manifestations associated with altered health states across the life span; and
3. Critically analyse the impact that specific disease processes have on the homeostasis of the body.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
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
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
Skills development
As students of the University you will develop the qualities of critical thinking, concept analysis, curiosity and reflective practice. You will use foresight, initiative and leadership and be open to alternative perspectives. As graduates you will continue to learn and thrive in environments of complexity, ambiguity and change.
Prerequisites
9042 Anatomy and Physiology for Nurses.Corequisites
Enrolment in Bachelor of Nursing.Incompatible units
Restrictions: This unit is not open to students who have passed 7433 Analysing Disease Part 2.Equivalent units
None.Assumed knowledge
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Required texts
Recommended text:
Craft, J., & Gordon, C. (2015). Understanding Pathophysiology (2nd Ed.), Chatswood, NSW: Elsevier.
Aehlert, B. (2013). ECG's Made Easy (5th Ed.), Missouri, U.S.A.: Elsevier.
Marieb, E. & Hoehn, K. (2016). Human Anatomy and Physiology (10th Ed.), Essex, England: Pearson Education Ltd. or any A&P text.
To achieve the learning objectives of this unit it is important that you have read widely to participate in the tutorials actively (or equivalent) before attending lectures and tutorials. Research widely to find readings to support your learning.
Texts are available for purchase from the Co-op Bookstore, publisher online and for short term loan from the University Library. Co-op will price match if students show them another price. The UC Library provides free information sessions and on-line tutorials regarding accessing appropriate reading sources for academic pursuits. See the Library website for details.
Recommended Online Resources
There are a number of online resources available to facilitate your study, for example, Khan Academy, handwritten tutorials.com. Purchasing the prescribed textbook gives you access the "Evolve" website, which can be used as an adjunct to your studies. There will be readings and chat time availability on Canvas.
Submission of assessment items
Extensions & Late submissions
All assessment items will be undertaken in exam conditions on campus. No assessment items are required to be undertaken or submitted via the units Canvas site.
Special assessment requirements
To obtain and overall pass grade for this unit, students must:
- attempt all assessment items, and
- obtain an aggregate mark of 50%
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
It is highly recommended that students participate in all lectures and tutorials. Assessment items are closely linked to content covered in lectures and tutorials. Tutorial content will only be available during tutorial time and aside from tutorial pre-work and review questions, will not be posted on Canvas.
Required IT skills
Students are expected to be Canvas-able. There is a student help live chat feature on Cavas should you have difficulty. Additionally students can email learnonline.support@canberra.edu.au or telephone 1300 622 767 (ask for LearnOnline Support).
Help with IT skills is available in person at the Service Counter in the Library Commons or by telephone: 02 6201 5500 or by email: servicedesk@canberra.edu.au. For further information, visit: http://www.canberra.edu.au/itm/students-support/computer-support.
Work placement, internships or practicums
There is no practicum or work placements associated with this unit.
