EUO BIOL121 Human Biological Sciences 1 S2 2021 PDF

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FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES School of BEHAVIOURAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES Blacktown Campus (St Josephine Bakhita) SEMESTER 2, 2021 BIOL121: Human Biological Science 1 UNIT OUTLINE

Credit points: 10 Prerequisites: Nil Incompatible units: BIOL125 Human Biology 1, BIOL126 Human Biology 2, BIOL124 Human Body in Health and Disease 1, BIOL204 Human Body in Health and Disease 2, BIOL128 Human Body National Lecturer-in-Charge: Dr Nyree Kelly Office location: 230.G.18 Email: [email protected] Telephone: 07 3623 7822 Contact me: via email (usual response within 72 hours). For general enquiries, or assistance with genuine timetable clashes, please email the School of Science Administration Officer: [email protected].

Blacktown Lecturer-in-Charge: Dr Douglas Jackson Office location: Blacktown level 5, Staff area Email: [email protected] Telephone: 02 9739 2493 Contact me: via email (usual response within 72 hours).

Emails to staff When you email a member of staff please make sure that you use your ACU email address and include your full name, your ID number, and the unit code you are enquiring about. While staff will endeavour to respond to your emails as soon as possible, immediate responses are not always possible. Some staff are not able to check emails every day and staff are not required to check emails outside of normal office hours, on weekends, or public holidays. Please be patient when waiting for a response. Page 1 of 19

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Unit rationale, description and aim: To function successfully as a health professional, it is essential that one has a thorough understanding of the principles of anatomy and physiology in the healthy individual. This fundamental knowledge then underpins the development of an extended understanding of anatomy and physiology in the individual's chosen profession. This unit introduces students to the normal functioning of major body systems; microscopic, regional and systemic anatomy and physiology; and the principles of pharmacology. The aim of this unit is to provide a firm basis for further studies of the human body in health and disease. Teaching team: Name

Office

Dr Douglas Jackson (LIC)

Level 5

Dr Shameem Sherieff

Level 5

Mr Trevor Corkin

Level 5

Dr Ajanthy Shan

Online

Telephone 02 9739 2493

E-mail [email protected] [email protected]

Email is best contact for these [email protected] staff members [email protected]

Mode: This is a face-to-face program, with some workshops offered online. Attendance pattern: You are expected to view up to three hours of pre-recorded online lectures and attend one live 2-hour workshop (either online or on-campus) each week. Attendance patterns may change with respect to COVID-19 governmental health orders. Currently BIOL121 will run fully online for the first 6 weeks of the semester for the Blacktown campus. A 1-hour, live, online lecture chat session with your lecturer will also be available to you each week. Note that the content of workshops does not directly follow the lectures; while some material may be covered in both lectures and workshops, some may only be dealt with in one session. It is therefore essential that you take advantage of ALL the means provided – and both types of classes – to assist your learning. You may also attend PASS classes each week for revision and self-directed learning. Once allocated to a workshop at a specific day/time, you must attend the same class each week. Please refer to the BIOL121 LEO site for information on what to do if you unable to attend your class. Duration: Up to three self-directed online hours (lectures) and two small-group learning contact hours (workshops) plus an optional online contact hour (lecture chat) for 12 weeks. You should anticipate undertaking 150 hours of study for this unit, including class attendance, readings and assignment preparation.

Important laboratory safety information All students are required to complete a Mandatory Laboratory Safety Online Induction before attending their first workshop. You will not be able to participate in laboratory activities or access the BIOL121 study guide until this induction is complete.

You can access the online induction via: https://leo.acu.edu.au/course/view.php?id=26190

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Appropriate attire: Occupational Health and Safety requirements dictate you MUST wear the following attire to be allowed entry to the Science laboratories. You will be denied entry if you do not meet these requirements. 1. Lab coat 2. Solid, fully enclosed shoes that cover your entire foot 3. Clothing must cover your abdomen and lower back and hair longer than shoulder length must be tied back. 4. For certain workshops you will not be allowed to enter the laboratory without safety glasses. You can order a lab coat and safety glasses from the following: www.acuclothing.com.au or www.theschoollocker.com.au. You can also buy a lab coat from the campus bookshop or from the ACU Uniform Portal Lab Gear Stand during Orientation.

LEARNING OUTCOMES On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to: 1. Relate the structure and function of cells and tissues to their roles within selected organs and organ systems (GA5, 8-10) 2. Describe how the structure of selected organs and organ systems relates to their function (GA5, 8-10) 3. Explain the contributions of selected organ systems in maintenance of homeostasis within the body and thus health (GA4, 5, 8-10) 4. Explain the principles of pharmacology in relation to different methods of drug administration. (GA4, 5, 8-10)

You may be enrolled into the Bachelor degree for Nursing, Midwifery, Occupational Therapy, Paramedicine or Applied Public Health. These courses are professional programs that require development of particular attributes for accreditation purposes. These are also included in the Learning Outcomes

NMBA standards for the registered nurse developed in this unit are: NMBA standards for practice

Learning outcomes:

Standard 1. Thinks critically and analyses nursing practice; 1.1, 1.2

1, 2, 3, 4

Standard 4. Comprehensively conducts assessments; 4.2

1, 2, 3

Standard 5. Develops a plan for nursing practice; 5.1

1, 2, 3, 4

Standard 6. Provides safe, appropriate and responsive quality nursing practice; 6.1

1, 2, 3, 4

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Occupational Therapy Australia Limited (OTAL) Competency Standards developed within this unit: OTAL Competency Standards

Learning Outcomes

1. Professional Attitudes and Behaviour 1.7 Demonstrates professional knowledge, skills, and attitudes appropriate for the working environment

1, 2, 3, 4

GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES Each unit in your course contributes in some way to the development of the ACU Graduate Attributes which you should demonstrate by the time you complete your course. All Australian universities have their expected graduate attributes – ACU’s Graduate Attributes have a greater emphasis on ethical behaviour and community responsibility than those of many other universities. All of your units will enable you to develop some attributes. On successful completion of this unit, you should have developed your ability to: GA4

think critically and reflectively

GA5

demonstrate values, knowledge, skills and attitudes appropriate to the discipline and/or profession

GA8

locate, organise, analyse, synthesise and evaluate information

GA9

demonstrate effective communication in oral and written English language and visual media

GA10 utilise information and communication and other relevant technologies effectively.

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CONTENT: Topics will include: Body organisation • •

Anatomical/Directional terminology Body regions, body cavities

Endocrine system • •

Cell structure and function • • •

Cell membrane Selected organelles Genes and genetics

Tissues • •

Structure and function Location

Principles Role of body systems

Body defences • • • •

Introductory principles of microbiology Integumentary system structure and function Lymphatic system structure and function Immune system structure and function

Nervous system • • •

Cardiovascular system • • •

Cardiac and vascular structure and function Regulation of heart rate and blood pressure Components of blood and haemostasis

Respiratory system

Homeostasis • •

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Structure and function Overview of selected glands and their hormones Hormone action

Structure and function of the central and peripheral nervous systems Autonomic nervous system Nerve physiology

• •

Structure and function Ventilation, gas transport and gas exchange

Renal system • • •

Structure and function Renal regulation and urine formation Fluid and electrolyte balance

Gastrointestinal system • •

Structure and function Digestion, absorption and metabolism

Principles of pharmacology • • •

Pharmacokinetics Pharmacodynamics Routes of administration

Musculoskeletal system • • •

Principles of movement and support Basic anatomy of bones and bone metabolism Basic structure and function of the three types of muscle tissue

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Reproductive system • • • •

Structure and function Conception Pregnancy Maternal changes

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QUALITY ASSURANCE AND STUDENT FEEDBACK This unit has been evaluated through the ‘Student Evaluation of Learning and Teaching’ (SELT) online surveys. Continuations: In response to student feedback, we will continue to offer a mix of exam and takehome assessments to best allow all learners to demonstrate their understanding of the content. We are continuing with an early, low-stakes, online assessment (Quiz A); past students thought this was a convenient, low-stress way to gauge their initial progress in the unit. We will also continue with an oral presentation (recording submitted online) and a written assessment task (based upon a case study). Past students reported these tasks helped them develop a more in-depth and integrated understanding of the BIOL121 content. Positive feedback from students means we will also continue to offer a wide variety of voluntary online resources via LEO e.g. weekly ‘feedback quizzes’, pre-class questions, additional learning activities and videos. These extra resources were very well regarded by past students. We will also continue to offer weekly live, online lecture chat sessions to allow students an opportunity to discuss lecture content with their LIC and consolidate their understanding. Past students have found these opportunities very beneficial to their learning, in particular the inclusion of structured questions to stimulate discussion. Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) will run alongside this unit to help consolidate and improve student learning. Changes: Significant changes to the nature and weighting of assessment items has occurred. This is partially in response to student feedback, but also in response to the Covid-19 pandemic induced restrictions on large gatherings, social distancing recommendations and the move to greater online delivery of content. This includes elimination of a final exam and inclusion of a mid-semester examination. The written assessment, in which students must demonstrate an integrated understanding of human anatomy and physiology, is now the final assessment task. Student feedback: SELT surveys are usually conducted at the end of the teaching period. Your practical and constructive feedback is valuable to improve the quality of the unit. Please ensure you complete the SELT survey for the unit. You can also provide feedback at other times to the unit lecturers, course coordinators and/or through student representatives.

Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) Whether you are a top performer or could use some improvement, you will benefit from the skills and understanding gained from attending PASS. Senior students who have excelled in this subject facilitate PASS sessions. PASS is a voluntary program and is running alongside various units across the University. Many students each year find BIOL121 challenging, and PASS has a strong record of helping students to get through this unit. Students who regularly attended PASS have achieved, on average, 10 percentage points greater than non-attendees. The PASS timetable will be available on the BIOL121 LEO site. The PASS classes appear as ‘PP’ in the allocation system. You will not be able to allocate to a PASS class until the first week of semester. You will be introduced to the program and given information on how to sign up for PASS in your first lecture chat. You can access further information on the PASS program via the ‘PASS’ page of the Student Portal.

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LEARNING AND TEACHING STRATEGY AND RATIONALE This unit uses an active learning approach to support students in their development of an increasingly complex and integrated understanding of human anatomy (structure) and physiology (function). Students are expected to engage in both lectures and small group classes each week. Active participation and questioning of content are encouraged to assist students in their acquisition of essential knowledge to understand human structure and function. The workshop classes reinforce key concepts first introduced in lectures and offer students a more intimate opportunity to engage with the material. Peer learning strategies are routinely employed in the small group teaching environment; facilitation of group work by staff allows students to work together to construct a greater understanding of the content. In addition to the formal face to face classes, this unit further supports student learning by providing extensive online material through LEO. This includes weekly formative feedback quizzes; relevant links to external material such as YouTube videos, additional learning activities; and formative quizzes directly related to workshop material. This format has proven very popular with many students, who appreciate the opportunity to approach and review the material in a variety of ways.

LECTURE CAPTURE Lecture content for this unit will be recorded using the ECHO360 lecture capture system and be available to you a minimum of one week before the scheduled delivery week. You will be able to access all recorded lectures via LEO.

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SCHEDULE For the most up-to-date information, please check your LEO unit and note advice from your lecturing and tutoring staff for changes to this schedule. If you are allocated to a workshop that falls on a public holiday, you will have the opportunity to attend another class in that week. Week

Starting

Lecture content (recordings)

Live online lecture chat (Wednesday 10am)

Workshop

1

26 Jul

2

2 Aug

3

9 Aug

4

16 Aug

10. Central nervous system (CNS) 11. Autonomic nervous system (ANS) 12. Bones and joints

5

23 Aug

6

30 Aug

1. Levels of organization 2. Cells and tissues 3. Homeostasis

Introduction to the unit Meet your PASS leaders

Body organisation atoms to organisms

4. Principles of microbiology 5. Integumentary system 6. Lymphatics/immune system

Week 1 review and consolidation questions

Cell membrane, diffusion and osmosis

Oral presentation topics assigned

7. Body defences 8. Nervous system structure and function 1 9. Nervous system structure and function 2

Week 2 review and consolidation questions Quiz A preparation

Microbiology and body defences

Quiz A (10%); material from LW 1 & 2. Open online via LEO 4pm Friday 13 August Wednesday 11th August: Royal Queensland Show (QLD)

Week 3 review and consolidation questions

Nervous system

Quiz A due online via LEO 4pm Monday 16 August

13. Muscles 14. Endocrine glands/hormones 1 15. Endocrine glands/hormones 2

Week 4 review and consolidation questions Oral presentation Q&A

The musculoskeletal and endocrine systems

16. Genes/genetics 17. Heart anatomy 18. Heart physiology

Week 5 review and consolidation questions Oral presentation Q&A

Genetics; Cardiovascular system 1

Assessment/Notes

All workshops will run online in LW1. See LEO for details

Written assessment information released Census Date: Tuesday 31st August

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7

6 Sep

8

13 Sep

9

20 Sep

27 Sep 10

4 Oct

19. Blood vessels/flow 20. BP/HR regulation 21. Blood composition and haemostasis

Week 6 review and

Cardiovascular system 2;

consolidation questions

Maintenance of

22. Respiratory system: Structure and function 23. Ventilation 24. Gas exchange, transport & cellular respiration

Week 7 review and consolidation questions Quiz B Q&A

Respiratory system

25. Urinary system: Structure and function 26. Renal regulation and urine formation 27. Fluid and electrolyte balance

Week 8 review and consolidation questions

Urinary system and urinalysis

Oral presentation (25%) due online via LEO 4pm Monday 6 September

homeostasis

Quiz B review

UA week 28. Digestive system 1 29. Digestive system 2 30. Digestive system 3

Week 9 review and consolidation questions

In-class Quiz B

Quiz B (30%); material from Weeks 1 to 9. Undertaken in allocated workshop Monday 4th October: Labour day (ACT, NSW)

11

11 Oct

31. Metabolism 32. Principles of pharmacology 33. Reproductive system: Structure and function (male & female)

Week 10 review and consolidation questions

Digestive system and metabolism

12

18 Oct

34. Hormonal regulation 35. Maternal changes, pregnancy and birth

Week 11 review and consolidation questions Written assessment Q&A

Reproductive system and pharmacology

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Study week

25 Oct

Central examination period

1-12 Nov

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Week 12 review and consolidation questions Written assessment Q&A

Quiz B available for collection

Written assessment (35%) due online via LEO 4pm Monday 1 November Tuesday 2nd November: Melbourne Cup (VIC)

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ASSESSMENT STRATEGY AND RATIONALE This unit is generally taken as a first-year unit. Many students have come straight from secondary school and are adjusting to the increased freedoms and responsibilities that come with University learning. The assessment strategy is designed to assist students to reach their learning objectives in a stepwise fashion, so they are encouraged to work consistently through semester. Students are provided with early fe...