HLTH SC 1400 - Biosciences for Human Health A
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2021
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General Course Information
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 BuildingCourse 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
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. 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) 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
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
Principles of Anatomy and Physiology. 2nd Asia-Pacific Edition. Authors: G.J Tortora et al. Publisher: John Riley & Sons. Year: 2018Recommended 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: 2015Online Learning
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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 hoursLearning 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 SystemSmall Group Discovery Experience
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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
The assessment for Biosciences for Human Health A consists of:
Detailed information, including due dates, can be found in the MyUni wesbite for this course.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 Assessment Detail
Written Examination (40%) - Students will complete a written exam, during the University 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 structures. 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 University 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.
Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.
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