| Effective Term: | 2026/04 |
| 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 |
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| Brief description of the Unit |
This unit is one of two that provides essential knowledge of human structure and function relevant to health and nutrition. It begins with the anatomy and physiology of reproduction, pregnancy and human development, before examining the structure and function of the digestive system and the metabolic processes that support nutrient metabolism and energy production. The unit then explores the urinary system and fluid balance, followed by the lymphatic system and immunity. Integration and control of body systems are considered through the endocrine system, and the unit concludes with the structure and function of the integumentary system. Together, these topics support an understanding of the biological basis of health and changing needs across the lifespan. Topics include: reproductive systems; pregnancy and human development; metabolism and the structure and function of the digestive, urinary, lymphatic, endocrine and integumentary systems. |
| Grade Scheme: | Graded (HD, D, C, P, MF, F, XF) |
| Work Experience Indicator: |
| No work experience |
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| 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 Course | AQF Level(s) of Course | | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | | Introductory | | |  | | | | | Intermediate | | | | | | | | Advanced | | | | | | |
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| Learning Outcomes: |
| Knowledge: |
| K1. | Describe the relationships between the structure of the digestive, urinary, lymphatic, endocrine and integumentary systems and their roles in bodily functions.. |
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| K2. | Describe the major structural and functional changes that occur during reproduction, pregnancy and human development. |
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| K3. | Explain maintenance of homeostasis and the changes that occur throughout the lifespan |
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| Skills: |
| S1. | Relate the concept of homeostasis to physiological processes. |
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| S2. | Relate foundational physiological principles to the normal function of body systems across life stages. |
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| S3. | Apply health and nutrition data to the functioning of an individual’s body system at a particular life stage. |
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| Application of knowledge and skills: |
| A1. | Demonstrate accurate use of human anatomy and physiology terminology for effective communication in a professional context. |
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| A2. | Interpret and observe anatomical and physiological structures and processes under both normal and pathological conditions, using foundational principles of physiology. |
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| A3. | Apply a structured framework to evaluate factors, including nutrition, that influence the function of various body systems across different life stages. |
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| Unit Content: |
Topics may include: · Reproductive systems · Pregnancy and human development · Digestion and absorption · Nutrition and metabolism · Urinary system, fluid and electrolyte balance · Lymphatic system and immunity · Endocrine system · Integumentary system |
| 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.
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| FED TASK and descriptor | Development and acquisition of FEDTASKS in the Unit | | Level | 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. | Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor | 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 - Not Applicable | 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. | Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines | 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. | Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines | 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 - Not Applicable |
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| | Learning Outcomes Assessed | Assessment Tasks | Assessment Type | Weighting | | 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 Learning Activities | 20-40% | | 2. | K1, K2, K3 | Online theory test, with questions designed to assess knowledge and skills as they relate to structure and function of the human body. | Online Quiz | 10-30% | | 3. | K1, 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 | Oral Examination | 30-50% |
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