HLTH SC 1400 - Biosciences for Human Health A

North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2021

In this course, students will be introduced to the anatomical organisation of the body, the basics of cell structure and function, and the major tissue types. The fundamentals of the nervous and endocrine systems will be explored in the context of mechanisms of physiological control. This information will provide the foundation for the study of the major organ systems of the body which includes the respiratory, cardiovascular, renal, digestive, reproductive and regulation of acid-base balance. The course will conclude with the basics of nutrition and metabolism, integrating many of the topics covered throughout the subject.

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Course Details

Course Code	HLTH SC 1400
Course	Biosciences for Human Health A
Coordinating Unit	Sch of Allied Hlth Sci & Prac
Term	Semester 1
Level	Undergraduate
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	3
Contact	Up to 3 hours per week
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	N
Restrictions	Restricted to B. Occupational Therapy (Hons), B. Physiotherapy (Hons) and B. Speech Pathology (Honours) students only
Assessment	Final examination, various assignments and continuous assessment tasks

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Dr Abirami (Abi) Thirumanickam

Course Coordinator: Dr Abi Thirumanickam
Phone: +61 8 8313 2316
Email: abi.thirumanickam@adelaide.edu.au
Location: Level 4, Engineering & Maths Sciences Building

Tutor: Kim Charlton
Phone: +61 8 8313 3660
Email: kimberly.charlton@adelaide.edu.au
Location: Level 4, Engineering & Maths Sciences Building

Tutor: Kylie Vogt
Phone: +61 8 8313 3555
Email: kylie.vogt@adelaide.edu.au
Location: Level 4, Engineering & Maths Sciences Building

Tutor: Rachel Gibson
Phone: +61 8 8313 0245
Email: rachel.gibson@adelaide.edu.au
Location: Level 4, Engineering & Maths Sciences Building

Tutor: Sally Morris
Phone: +61 8 8313 2315
Email: sally.morris@adelaide.edu.au
Location: Level 4, Engineering & Maths Sciences Building

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .

Timetable information can be found in the MyUni website for this course.

Course Learning Outcomes

1	Describe the anatomical organisation of the human body and relate it to whole body function.
2	Explain how cellular activity contributes to the function of organs and the body as a whole.
3	Summarise how a given body system contributes to homeostasis under normal conditions.
4	Interpret scientific information presented as tables, graphs and diagrams and communicate using correct physiological terminology.

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This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

杏吧直播 Graduate Attribute	Course Learning Outcome(s)
Deep discipline knowledge informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1 accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)	1, 2, 3
Critical thinking and problem solving steeped in research methods and rigor based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment	1, 2, 3, 4
Teamwork and communication skills developed from, with, and via the SGDE honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning	4
Career and leadership readiness technology savvy professional and, where relevant, fully accredited forward thinking and well informed tested and validated by work based experiences	4
Intercultural and ethical competency adept at operating in other cultures comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges	-
Self-awareness and emotional intelligence a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate	-

Learning Resources

Required Resources

Principles of Anatomy and Physiology. 2nd Asia-Pacific Edition. Authors: G.J Tortora et al. Publisher: John Riley & Sons. Year: 2018

Recommended Resources

Human Physiology: From Cells to Systems. 9th Edition. Author: L. Sherwood. Publisher: Cengage Learning. Year: 2015

Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology. 13th Edition. Author: J.E Hall & A.C Guyton. Publisher: Elsevier. Year: 2015

Online Learning

All notes, resource manuals and papers for lectures, practicals, tutorial sessions and assessment tasks are available on MyUni as well as lists of suitable readings, online quizzes and links to external websites.
Learning & Teaching Activities

Learning & Teaching Modes

The approach to learning and teaching involves students’ progression through two modules across the course. Content will be delivered in topic blocks over the duration of the semester. The course is designed with blended learning opportunities, allowing students to learn and apply their knowledge in a variety of platforms and settings, encouraging engagement both on and off campus. Students will be required to complete online activities available on My Uni prior to their weekly workshop. Workshops will review the content covered and will contain associated activities for students to practice and apply what they are learning. Over the course of the semester, in alignment with assessment tasks, students will attend face to face seminars covering content, allowing them to ask further questions, as well as inform them on how to review the learning objectives and interpret physiological content.

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

Workshops: 12 x 2 hours = 24 hours
Lecture: 7 x 2 hours = 14 hours
Examination: 1 x 2 hours = 2 hours
Preparation for Workshop Sessions: 1 hour per session = 12 hours
Preparation for Assessment Tasks = 25 hours
Weekly reading: 1 hour per week = 12 hours
Online modules: 6 hours per week = 72 hours
TOTAL = 161 hours

Learning Activities Summary

Module One – The Human Body as a Whole

• Introduction to the Human Body

• Cells of the Human Body

• Tissues of the Human Body

• Homeostasis

Module Two – Organ Systems of the Human Body

• Endocrine System

• Skeletal System

• Nervous System

• Cardiovascular System

• Respiratory System

• Digestive System

• Renal System

• Reproductive System

Small Group Discovery Experience

Whilst no offical SGDE will be offered in this course, there will be numerous opportunities throughout the semester to work in groups with other students.

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Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
Assessment must maintain academic standards.

Assessment Summary

The assessment for Biosciences for Human Health A consists of:

Assessment Task	Task Type	Weighting	Learning Outcome
Examination	Summative	40%	1, 2, 3
Assignment	Summative	20%	1, 2, 3, 4
Continuous Assessment	Formative & Summative	40%	1, 2, 3, 4

Detailed information, including due dates, can be found in the MyUni wesbite for this course.

Assessment Detail

Written Examination (40%) - Students will complete a written exam, during the 杏吧直播 examination period, in which they will be required to complete a variety of different types of questions to demonstrate knowledge of human physiology, a component of which will be interpretation of scientific and/or clinical data [not pathological] relating to functions of the human body.

Assignment (20%) - Students will be provided with clinically relevant data in multiple case studies from which they will be required to interpret and present their interpretations in a variety of formats [tabulate data, graph data, and complete short answer prose], in response to the prescribed question prompts. Students will be required to demonstrate the ability to describe and explain their observations of the data, and use knowledge learnt in the course content to apply and relate their observations to human physiological functions and anatomical 杏吧直播. Students will not be required to identify pathologies or diagnose medical conditions. They will however, be required to reflect on physiological functions and how these functions will be positively or negatively impacted by the data they have received.

Continuous Assessment (40%)

Summative Online Quiz x 2 (20%)

Students will demonstrate the development of their knowledge and understanding of course content through the completion of an online quiz at two key learning points in the semester [10% each, 20% of total mark]. Quiz content will be a range of questions pertaining to topics covered in the course to date. Quizzes will be held during scheduled class time and open book interaction will be permitted, allowing students to complete either onsite or offsite the 杏吧直播 campus. Quizzes will have a defined duration and will be electronically terminable. Format will be variable using a range of questioning tools including, but not limited to multiple choice questions, drag and drop, labelling of pictures and diagrams and short answer questions.

Multi-Modal Presentation (20%)

Students will be asked to create a multi-modal presentation of their choice for online submission that communicates their understanding of a body system. Students will choose one question from a list provided that will be the basis of their presentation.

Formative Online Quiz:

Students will have access and opportunity to complete weekly, online quizzes [exception of summative quiz weeks] that provide feedback and prompting to support development of knowledge and understanding of course content. Online quizzes will be marked electronically with immediate feedback provided to students on their answer and progress. Quizzes will allow multiple attempts to complete and will not have a definable duration for student completion.

Submission

Detailed information on assessment task submission can be found in the MyUni website for this course.

Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
Grade	Mark	Description
FNS		Fail No Submission
F	1-49	Fail
P	50-64	Pass
C	65-74	Credit
D	75-84	Distinction
HD	85-100	High Distinction
CN		Continuing
NFE		No Formal Examination
RP		Result Pending

Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

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