Anatomy and Physiology for Health and Nutrition 2

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Effective Term: 2024/05
Institute / School :Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Unit Title: Anatomy and Physiology for Health and Nutrition 2
Unit ID: SCBFN1002
Credit Points: 15.00
Prerequisite(s): Nil
Co-requisite(s): Nil
Exclusion(s): (HEALT1111 and HEALT1121 and SCBIO1020)
ASCED: 010913
Other Change:  
Brief description of the Unit

This unit is one of two that provide important knowledge of human structure and function relevant to health and nutrition. Human body systems and the biological basis of human health will be explored, initially focussing on body defences, then integration and control of body systems via hormonal processes, followed by maintenance of normal body functions by the processes of digestion and fluid balance. Subsequent scrutiny of the anatomy and physiology of reproduction, pregnancy, growth and development, allows students to identify changing nutritional needs across the lifespan.

Topics include: the structure and function of the integumentary and lymphatic systems with emphasis on their roles in immunity; the structure and function of the endocrine, digestive and urinary systems; metabolism; reproduction and pregnancy; and growth and development.

Grade Scheme: Graded (HD, D, C, P, MF, F, XF)
Work Experience Indicator:
No work experience
Placement Component: No
Supplementary Assessment:Yes
Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment
Course Level:
Level of Unit in CourseAQF Level(s) of Course
5678910
Introductory                                        
Intermediate                                                
Advanced                                                
Learning Outcomes:
Knowledge:
K1.

Describe the relationships between the structure of the integumentary, lymphatic, endocrine, urinary and digestive systems and their roles in bodily functions including the maintenance of homeostasis.

K2.

Describe the major structural and functional changes occurring during reproduction, pregnancy, growth and development.

K3.

Explain the role of various nutritional practices on normal body function throughout the lifespan.

Skills:
S1.

Relate the concept of homeostasis to physiological processes.

S2.

Relate underlying physiological principles to health and nutrition.

S3.

Analyse health and nutrition data relevant to the functioning of an individual’s body system at their particular life stage.

Application of knowledge and skills:
A1.

Demonstrate accurate use of terminology related to human anatomy and physiology for effective communication in a health context

A2.

Make accurate observations of anatomical and physiological structures or events in normal functioning conditions and evaluate nutritional influence on these functions.

A3.

Demonstrate and apply a framework for assessing nutritional impacts on the functioning of various body systems at specific life stages.

Unit Content:

Topics may include:

  • Integumentary System and Nonspecific Defences
  • Lymphatic System and Immunity
  • Endocrine System and Hormones
  • Digestive system: Structural Aspects, Digestive and Metabolic Processes
  • Urinary System: Structural Aspects and Processes
  • Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
  • Reproductive Systems
  • Pregnancy and Growth and Development


Graduate Attributes:
Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FEDTASKS (Transferable Attributes Skills and Knowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are be embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and Co-operative Learning opportunities. One or more FEDTASK, transferable Attributes, Skills or Knowledge must be evident in the specified learning outcomes and assessment for each FedUni Unit, and all must be directly assessed in each Course.

FED TASK and descriptorDevelopment and acquisition of FEDTASKS in the Unit
Learning outcomes
(KSA)
Assessment task
(AT#)
FEDTASK 1
Interpersonal

Students will demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate, inter-act and work with others both individually and in groups. Students will be required to display skills in-person and/or online in:

•   Using effective verbal and non-verbal communication

•   Listening for meaning and influencing via active listening

•   Showing empathy for others

•   Negotiating and demonstrating conflict resolution skills

•   Working respectfully in cross-cultural and diverse teams.

A1

1

FEDTASK 2
Leadership

Students will demonstrate the ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others. Students will be required to display skills in:

•   Creating a collegial environment

•   Showing self -awareness and the ability to self-reflect

•   Inspiring and convincing others

•   Making informed decisions

•   Displaying initiative

N/A

N/A

FEDTASK 3
Critical Thinking and Creativity

Students will demonstrate an ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using the imagination to create new ideas. Students will be required to display skills in:

•   Reflecting critically

•   Evaluating ideas, concepts and information

•   Considering alternative perspectives to refine ideas

•   Challenging conventional thinking to clarify concepts

•   Forming creative solutions in problem solving.

A2

1

FEDTASK 4
Digital Literacy

Students will demonstrate the ability to work fluently across a range of tools, platforms and applications to achieve a range of tasks. Students will be required to display skills in:

•   Finding, evaluating, managing, curating, organising and sharing digital information

•   Collating, managing, accessing and using digital data securely

•   Receiving and responding to messages in a range of digital media

•   Contributing actively to digital teams and working groups

•   Participating in and benefiting from digital learning opportunities.

N/A

N/A

FEDTASK 5
Sustainable and Ethical Mindset

Students will demonstrate the ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions. Students will be required to display skills in:

•   Making informed judgments that consider the impact of devising solutions in global economic environmental and societal contexts

•   Committing to social responsibility as a professional and a citizen

•   Evaluating ethical, socially responsible and/or sustainable challenges and generating and articulating responses

•   Embracing lifelong, life-wide and life-deep learning to be open to diverse others

•   Implementing required actions to foster sustainability in their professional and personal life.

N/A

N/A

 Learning Outcomes AssessedAssessment TasksAssessment TypeWeighting
1.K1, K2, K3, S1, S2, S3, A1, A2, A3

Students participate in and complete Applied Activity Tasks. Participation can involve undertaking applied activities, analysing scenarios, engaging in forums, generating, collating, and interpreting data and completing worksheets to address their competency and comprehension of the work being undertaken.

Applied Activities: Participation and Completion

20-40%

2.K1, K2, K3

Student-directed online learning tasks using multimedia approaches to assess knowledge and skills as they relate to structure and function of the human body

Online quizzes

10-30%

3.K1, K2, K3, S1, S2, S3, A1, A2, A3

Online theory test covering all learning outcomes, completed at the end-of-semester. Questions assess students’ knowledge and skills as they relate to structure and function of body systems and nutritional impacts on these systems

End of semester test

30-50%

Adopted Reference Style:
APA  ()

Professional Standards / Competencies:
 Standard / Competency