Course Title: Human Anatomy and Physiology 1

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Human Anatomy and Physiology 1

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

BIOL2529

Bundoora Campus

Undergraduate

173H School of Health and Biomed

Face-to-Face

 Sem 1 2023,
Sem 1 2024,
Sem 1 2025

Course Coordinator: Prof Terry Piva & Tim McNamara

Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925

Course Coordinator Email: terry.piva@rmit.edu.au


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None


Course Description

This course is designed to give you an understanding of foundational anatomy and physiology concepts, as well as a detailed understanding of the nervous, cardiovascular, respiratory, skeletal and muscular systems.. You will learn and apply knowledge about how the structure and function of these systems maintain homeostasis, and how the body deals with disturbances in homeostasis. This course will provide a foundation in anatomy and physiology to support your further study in health and medical sciences.  


Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

This course contributes to the program learning outcomes for the following programs:   

BH102P24 Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours)

  • PLO 1 Apply breadth and depth of pharmaceutical and health science theories, concepts and evidence in various real world settings using a scientific approach to improve patient and population health.
  • PLO 8 Demonstrate an ability to formulate, prepare, and deliver medications, therapeutic products, and services according to ethical codes and practice guidelines

BH129 Bachelor of Laboratory Medicine (Honours)  

  • PLO 1 Apply coherent and advanced of laboratory medicine theories, concepts and evidence in various real-world settings using a scientific approach.
  • PLO 2 Apply systematic thinking and a range of high-level analytical skills using a blend of digital and traditional tools and technologies to solve complex scientific and medical problems

BH130 Bachelor of Biomedical Science  (Honours)

  • PLO1 Apply breadth and depth of biomedical science theories, concepts and evidence in various real world settings using a scientific approach.
  • PLO2 Apply evidence-based knowledge to conceptualise and undertake practice in biomedical science in a variety of contexts, independently and collaboratively, with emerging technological advancements.
  • PLO 5 Communicate to diverse audiences utilising contemporary and traditional formats employing integrity, inclusivity and culturally safe practices.

BP032P24/BP032P24D2 Bachelor of Nursing

  • PLO 1 Demonstrate a breadth and depth of nursing knowledge and concepts in a variety of real-world settings using an evidence-based approach
  • PLO 2 Apply evidence-based nursing knowledge to conceptualise and deliver safe and effective practice in a variety of contexts, independently and collaboratively, using emerging technological advancements

BP231P23 Bachelor of Biomedical Science, BP311P23 Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Sciences, BH122CEH23 Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering(Honours)/Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Sciences and BP293SBT24 Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology)/Bachelor of Biomedical Science

  • PLO 1 Apply a breadth and depth of biomedical science knowledge, concepts and evidence in various real world settings using a scientific approach.
  • PLO 2 Apply systematic thinking and a range of high-level analytical skills using a blend of digital and traditional tools and technologies to solve complex scientific and medical problems using a biomedical perspective.
  • PLO 4 Communicate and collaborate with diverse audiences utilising contemporary and traditional formats employing integrity, inclusivity and culturally safe practices.


Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:  

  1. Use medical language to describe human anatomy and physiology.
  2. Compare and contrast the structure and function of different cell and tissue types.
  3. Describe the structure of major body systems 
  4. Explain how the structure of major body systems underpins their physiological function.  
  5. Explain homeostatic imbalances and associated control mechanisms.
  6. Articulate how major systems interact with one another to regulate body functions.


Overview of Learning Activities

This course is presented in modules and will use a range of learning activities including recorded lectures, practicals, workshop, online resources and self-directed learning. Throughout the course you will work both individually and in groups to solve problems involving aspects of physiology covered in the course. Delivery will be a mix of face to face and online. Prior to attending the timetabled face-to-face sessions, you will be expected to have studied and completed the specified online activities and materials.

You are encouraged to be proactive and self-directed in your learning, asking questions of your lecturer and/or peers and seeking out information as required, especially from the numerous sources available through the RMIT library, and through links and material specific to this course that is available through myRMIT Studies Course.


Overview of Learning Resources

RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through myRMIT Studies Course.

There are services available to support your learning through the University Library. The Library provides guides on academic referencing and subject specialist help as well as a range of study support services. For further information, please visit the Library page on the RMIT University website and the myRMIT student portal.


Overview of Assessment

Assessment Tasks

Assessment Task 1: Workshop Assessments 
Weighting 30% 
The assessment task supports CLOs 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 

Assessment Task 2: Presentation  
Weighting 25% 
The assessment task supports CLOs 1, 3 & 6 

Assessment Task 3: End of semester summative test 
Weighting 45% 
The assessment task supports CLOs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6   

If you have a long-term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.