NURSING 1005 - Biology for Nursing Practice
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2024
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code NURSING 1005 Course Biology for Nursing Practice Coordinating Unit Medical Sciences Term Semester 1 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 5 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange N Restrictions Bachelor of Nursing Assessment Online assessments, MCQ, MCQ examination, small group essay Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Nicola Eastaff-Leung
Course Co-coordinator:
Dr Bianca Guglietti
bianca.guglietti@adelaide.edu.au
To contact the Biology for Nursing Practice Team please email:
bfnp@adelaide.edu.au
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1 Demonstrate a basic level of knowledge of the structure of the human body at both the microscopic and macroscopic levels of organisation. 2 Relate the structures of cells, tissues and organs to their functions and the functions of systems of the human body. 3 Identify mechanisms that regulate bodily activities and maintain homeostasis within an individual. 4 Recognise how alternations in cells, tissues and organs to their functions may lead to common health-related scenarios. 5 Gain an understanding of how anatomy and physiology influence all aspects of nursing practice. 6 Relate nursing assessment practices to structural anatomy and physiology. 7 Begin to organise a systems approach to describing anatomy and physiology in the clinical setting. 8 Construct a working glossary of physiological terms and principles. 9 Identify and critically evaluate, organise, synthesise and communicate scientific information in written and oral form. 10 Work and communicate cooperatively and effectively with staff and peers to gain a deeper understanding. University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.
1-10 Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
2-7, 9 Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills
Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.
9, 10 Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness
Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.
9, 10 Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency
Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.
9, 10 Attribute 6: Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency
Graduates have an understanding of, and respect for, Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander values, culture and knowledge.
9 Attribute 7: Digital capabilities
Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.
8 Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
There are no required resources for this course. Please see the recommended resources for recommendations
Recommended Resources
Recommended textbook:
Van Putte, Regan and Russo (2022). Seeleys Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology. Eleventh edition. McGraw Hill. NY
The above textbook is available as an Ebook via The University of Adelaide Library. Previous editions are suitable resources for this course.
Free online textbooks are also available online
https://openstax.org/books/anatomy-and-physiology/pages/1-introductionOnline Learning
All lecture notes, resource manuals, and papers related to lectures, practicals, tutorial sessions, and assessment tasks are accessible on MyUni. Additionally, you will find curated lists of recommended readings, online quizzes, and links to external websites to further support your learning experience. -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
TEACHING & LEARNING MODES
Lectures: This course will utilise a blend of online and face-to-face lectures to deliver comprehensive information and cater to diverse learning preferences.
Tutorial sessions: Weekly tutorials will reinforce the content discussed in the lectures for that week through various engaging activities. These interactive learning sessions aim to empower students to enhance and apply their understanding of anatomy and physiology, while also fostering the development of strong group dynamics.
Discussion board – Discussion boards will serve as an interactive platform where students can post questions of common interest to the group. This allows both teachers and students to actively participate in the course by responding to queries in an open forum.
Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
The workload for this course involves:
- 2-3 online lectures per week
- 1 x face-to-face lecture per week
- 1 x 2 hour tutorial per week (10% for tutorial participation)
- 4 x online quizzes (20%, 4x5% each)
- 1 x group project (30%)
- 1 x mid-semester exam (20%)
- 1 x end-of-semester exam (20%)
Learning Activities Summary
An up-to-date timetable of course activities will be available to you in MyUni. You will be notified of any changes to the timetable in your announcements.
This course is organised so we cover one organ system per week. A timetable for specific systems and topics covered will be posted in MyUni
Body systems covered include but are not restricted to skin, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal and reproductive.
Your tutorials will support the lecture material and support your assessments.Specific Course Requirements
There are no specific course requirements however we strongly encourage enrolment in the Human Biology Explained EdX course for students who have not done year 12 Biology or similar or for whom they feel revision is needed. -
Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- 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
Item No. Assessment Task Weighting Learning Outcome(s) 1 Online Concept Check Quizzes (4 x 5% and 1 x formative) 20% 2 Group project check point (2 x 5%) 10% 3 Final group project 20% 4 Active tutorial participation 10% 5 Mid-semester test 20% 6 End of semester exam 20% Assessment Related Requirements
Details of assessment items will be found on the MyUni course pages and will be further discussed in class.Assessment Detail
Please see Assessment details in your MyUNi course pageSubmission
Unless otherwise indicated all assignments are to be submitted through MyUni.
Extensions are generally awarded for no more than 10 working days unless there are exceptional circumstances.
To apply for an Assessment Extension, a student must submit an application for extension form prior to the assessment deadline.
See the Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment Policy http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/3303/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.
Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.
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Student Feedback
The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.
SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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