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Unit of Study HBIO1009 Introductory Anatomy and Physiology (2024)

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Unit Snapshot

  • Unit type

    UG Coursework Unit

  • Credit points

    12

  • Faculty & College

  • Placement

    No

  • Enrolment information

    Please note this unit has assessments scheduled in Week 7. Details will be provided closer to the time.


Learning outcomes

Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

describe the introductory concepts related to the structure (anatomy) and function (physiology) of cells, integumentary and musculoskeletal systems

interpret laboratory data and apply introductory anatomy and physiology concepts to scientific findings

define basic anatomy and physiological mechanism(s) linked to the normal functioning of the digestive, immune, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, reproductive body systems and to human development

communicate knowledge of human anatomy and physiology as appropriate to the health care profession

Teaching and assessment

Teaching method
Tutorial 2 hrs (Weekly)
Laboratory 2 hrs (Weekly)
Assessment
Quiz30%
Report50%
Short written response20%

Teaching method
Tutorial 2 hrs (Weekly)
Laboratory 2 hrs (Weekly)
Assessment
Quiz30%
Report50%
Short written response20%

Teaching method
Tutorial 2 hrs (Weekly)
Laboratory 2 hrs (Weekly)
Assessment
Quiz30%
Report50%
Short written response20%

Prescribed learning resources

Prescribed Texts
  • Students are NOT required to purchase hardcopy textbook as the prescribed text is available as Open Educational Resource (OER). See link under Online Resources: Betts, J Gordon, DeSaix, Peter, 2013, Anatomy and Physiology, 2013, OpenStax. ISBN: 978-1-938168-13-0.
Prescribed Resources/Equipment

Prescribed Texts
  • Students are NOT required to purchase hardcopy textbook as the prescribed text is available as Open Educational Resource (OER). See link under Online Resources: Betts, J Gordon, DeSaix, Peter, 2013, Anatomy and Physiology, 2013, OpenStax. ISBN: 978-1-938168-13-0.
Prescribed Resources/Equipment

Prescribed Texts
  • Students are NOT required to purchase hardcopy textbook as the prescribed text is available as Open Educational Resource (OER). See link under Online Resources: Betts, J Gordon, DeSaix, Peter, 2013, Anatomy and Physiology, 2013, OpenStax. ISBN: 978-1-938168-13-0.
Prescribed Resources/Equipment

Prescribed Learning Resources may change in future Teaching Periods.

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