Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health

School of Nursing
SNUG103: Anatomy and Physiology for Nurses

Subject Outline
6 credit points

Subject Information
Autumn, 2023, Wollongong
On Campus

On-Campus Delivery This subject is delivered in-person and includes on-campus or other location-based
learning activities that cannot be undertaken by students studying Online/Distance. Students unable to attend
campus or any other nominated physical delivery location should not enrol in this subject
Batemans Bay, Bega, Shoalhaven, South Western Sydney, Southern Sydney, Wollongong

UOW may need to change teaching locations, teaching delivery and/or assessment delivery at short notice to
ensure the safety and well-being of students and staff in response to the COVID-19 pandemic or other public
health requirements.

The Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health

Nursing Inherent Requirements

Inherent requirements are the essential components of a course or unit that demonstrate the abilities,
knowledge and skills to achieve the core learning outcomes of the course or unit.

Further information on Inherent Requirements can be found on the following link on the UOW School of
Nursing webpage: http://smah.uow.edu.au/nursing/courses/inherent-requirements/UOW192225.html

Teaching Staff
Teaching Role Coordinator
Name Dr Rebecca Bosworth
Telephone 0244291562
Email [email protected]
Room Building 305, Room G02
Consultation Times Email for an appointment

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Teaching Role Coordinator
Name Mrs Karla Kuzmins
Telephone 0244291513
Email [email protected]
Room
Consultation Times Email for an appointment

Teaching Staff Additional Information

Refer to Moodle for SNUG103 team details.

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Expectations of Students
UOW values are intellectual openness, excellence and dedication, empowerment and academic freedom, mutual
respect and diversity, recognition and performance. We will provide a safe, equitable and orderly environment
for the University community, and expect each member of our community to behave responsibly and ethically
(UOW Student Conduct Rules https://documents.uow.edu.au/about/policy/learning/index.html ).

We expect that students demonstrate these values and professional behaviour, both face to face and online,
making genuine efforts to complete their studies successfully, arriving on time to class, taking part
constructively in class discussions and activities, demonstrating appropriate professional and ethical conduct in
all communication with UOW staff and community members, and submitting assignments on time (or
completing a request for Academic Consideration in advance if needed).

Communication and eLearning Etiquette

Guidelines on the use of email to contact teaching staff, mobile phone use in class and information on the
university guide to eLearning 'Netiquette' can be found at
https://www.uow.edu.au/student/learningcoop/software/emailetiquette/index.html

Guiding Communication Principles for Students

Moodle Announcements will be the primary platform for communication of general information to students

• Students should ensure they regularly check the main announcements forum at the top of each subject’s
Moodle site. Information distributed via a Moodle Announcement will not be duplicated on any other
forum on the Moodle site.
• Moodle Discussion forums pertinent to specific assignments will be used but will not replace or be
used for overarching subject announcements.
o Assignment discussion forums for specific assignments will be clearly labelled in the forum
description to identify the purpose of the forum (e.g. Please ask any questions you have about
Assessment Task 1 in this discussion forum) students should check and ask any assignment
questions on these forums and not through email.
o The Moodle assignment discussion forums should always be used in the first instance when
inquiring about assessment tasks.
• It is the student’s responsibility to check all subject Moodle sites regularly for information and
notifications.

SOLS messages will be used for all central communication relating to the following:

• Administrative matters relating to student enrolment

• Critical information relating to course or subject, e.g. Changes to assignments, policy updates, class
cancellations or changes
• Timetable information
• Security and emergency information
• Students are encouraged to check SOLS messages daily as these messages are often of high priority

Email

• Communication to UOW staff by students should only be via a UOW email account
• In relation to assessment questions, Moodle assignment forums should be used rather than email.

Remember to use the same principles when communicating online as you would face-to-face. Be clear and
respectful and communicate with the same consideration you would expect from others.

Related Policies

• Online and email etiquette https://tr.uow.edu.au/uow/file/976ffde2-b892-42cf-b20b-

5c7a65bc08cc/1/Overview%20of%20Online%20and%20Email%20Etiquette.pdf
• Using UOWmail https://www.uow.edu.au/student/learning-co-op/technology-and-software/uowmail/

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 • Inclusive language guideline https://documents.uow.edu.au/about/policy/students/UOW140611.html
• The Student Charter https://www.uow.edu.au/student/charter/

Cyber Bullying

The University is committed to providing a safe, respectful, equitable and orderly environment for the
University community, and expects each member of that community to behave responsibly and ethically.
Students must comply with the University's Student Conduct Rules and related policies including the IT
Acceptable Use Policy and Bullying Prevention Policy, whether undertaking their studies face-to-face, online.

For more information on appropriate communication and etiquette in the online environment please refer to the
guide Online and Email Etiquette or at https://www.uow.edu.au/student/learning-co-op/technology-and-
software/email-etiquette/.

Related Policies

Using UOWmail https://www.uow.edu.au/student/learning-co-op/technology-and-software/uowmail/

Inclusive language guideline https://documents.uow.edu.au/about/policy/students/UOW140611.html

Copyright
Commonwealth of Australia

Copyright Regulations 1969

© 2023 University of Wollongong

The original material prepared for this guide is covered by copyright. Apart from fair dealing for the purposes of
private study, research, criticism or review, as permitted under the Copyright Act, no part may be reproduced by
any process without written permission.

Hardcopies of this document are considered uncontrolled please refer to your Moodle site for the latest version.

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Table of Contents

Section A: General Information .......................................................................................................................... 7

Learning Outcomes ............................................................................................................................................ 7
Subject Learning Outcomes .......................................................................................................................... 7
Subject Description ....................................................................................................................................... 7
Course Handbook.......................................................................................................................................... 7
Subject Details: Practical Activities, eLearning, Readings and Materials ......................................................... 7
Subject eLearning ......................................................................................................................................... 7
Safety Guidelines .......................................................................................................................................... 7
FOUNDATIONAL Work Integrated Learning ............................................................................................. 8
Additional Subject Details ............................................................................................................................ 8
Major Text(s) ................................................................................................................................................ 8
Lectures, Tutorials and Attendance Requirements ............................................................................................ 8
Lecture Times * ............................................................................................................................................ 8
Additional Lecture Comments ...................................................................................................................... 9
Educational Content Recording ......................................................................................................................... 9
Your Privacy - Educational Content Recording ............................................................................................... 10
Recent Improvements to Subject ..................................................................................................................... 10
Extraordinary Changes to the Subject Outline ................................................................................................. 10
Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) Program ........................................................................................................... 10
Learning Analytics ........................................................................................................................................... 10
Section B: Assessment ........................................................................................................................................ 11
Assessment Summary ...................................................................................................................................... 11
Minimum Requirements to Pass this Subject ................................................................................................... 13
UOW Grade Descriptors ............................................................................................................................. 14
Assessment Learning Outcome Matrix ............................................................................................................ 14
Submission, Retention and Collection of Written Assessment ........................................................................ 15
Extensions ................................................................................................................................................... 15
Late Submission Penalty ............................................................................................................................. 15
Collection .................................................................................................................................................... 15
Retention ..................................................................................................................................................... 16
Scaling ............................................................................................................................................................. 16
Supplementary Assessment ............................................................................................................................. 16
Review and Appeal of Academic Decisions .................................................................................................... 16
Assessment Quality Cycle ............................................................................................................................... 16
Academic Integrity .......................................................................................................................................... 16
Referencing ...................................................................................................................................................... 17
Section C: General Advice for Students - Policies and Procedures ................................................................ 18
Student Services and Support .......................................................................................................................... 18
Student Support Adviser (SSA) .................................................................................................................. 18
Student Advocacy Service .......................................................................................................................... 18
Student Central............................................................................................................................................ 18
Library Services .......................................................................................................................................... 19
Academic Integrity Policy ............................................................................................................................... 19
Student Advocacy Service .......................................................................................................................... 19
Code of Practice - Research ........................................................................................................................ 19
Code of Practice - Honours ......................................................................................................................... 19
The Code of Practice - Work Integrated Learning (Professional Experience) ............................................ 19
Copyright Policy ......................................................................................................................................... 20
Course Progress Policy ............................................................................................................................... 20
Examination Rules and Procedures ............................................................................................................. 20
Ethical or Religious Objection by Students to the Use of Animal and Animal Products in Coursework
Subjects ....................................................................................................................................................... 20
Coursework Rules ....................................................................................................................................... 20
Human Research Ethics .............................................................................................................................. 20
Inclusive Language Guidelines ................................................................................................................... 20

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 Intellectual Property Policy ......................................................................................................................... 20
Review and Appeal of Academic Decisions Policy .................................................................................... 21
Student Academic Consideration Policy ..................................................................................................... 21
The Student Charter - Your Rights and Responsibilities ............................................................................ 21
Student Assignment of Intellectual Property (IP) Policy ............................................................................ 21
Student Conduct Rules ................................................................................................................................ 21
Teaching and Assessment: Assessment and Feedback Policy .................................................................... 21
Teaching and Assessment: Code of Practice - Teaching............................................................................. 21
Teaching and Assessment: Subject Delivery Policy ................................................................................... 21
Workplace Health & Safety Policy ............................................................................................................. 21

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Section A: General Information
Learning Outcomes

Subject Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:

1. Recall key anatomical terminology;

2. Describe genes, cells, tissues, and basic chemistry relevant to the human body
3. Describe the structural organisation of the human body;
4. Describe the normal structure and function of organs within the body systems including the
integumentary, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, endocrine,
lymphatic/immune, nervous, urinary and reproductive systems;
5. Relate the structure and function of the human body to a range of assessments and interventions;
6. Define homeostasis and identify homeostatic mechanisms related to the body;
7. Describe nutrition, metabolism, body temperature, fluid, electrolyte and acid-base balance regulation
mechanisms used in the human body.

Subject Description

This subject provides students with foundational knowledge on the normal structure and function of the human
body across the lifespan. It will introduce students to anatomical language, the structure of cell and human
tissue. It will also provide students with an understanding of basic chemistry relevant to the body. The subject
will introduce students to the body systems including the integumentary, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular,
respiratory, gastrointestinal, endocrine, lymphatic/immune, nervous, urinary and reproductive systems. It will
also explore homeostasis and homeostatic mechanisms. Various regulation mechanisms used by the body will
also be explored. This subject provides a foundation for SNUG203 Pathophysiology and Pharmacology.

Course Handbook

Information about subject pre-requisites, co-requisites and restrictions as well as course completion
requirements and Course Learning Outcomes can be found in the Course Handbook
https://www.uow.edu.au/handbook/index.html.

Subject Details: Practical Activities, eLearning, Readings and Materials

Subject eLearning

The University uses the eLearning system Moodle to support all coursework subjects. The subject Moodle site
can be accessed via your SOLS page.

Safety Guidelines

The rules below are general rules that are required in the nursing laboratory and simulation areas.

• Please be on time for all simulation laboratories. Admission to the laboratory or simulation class will
be closed 10 minutes after the scheduled commencement time. If you arrive late, you may not be able
to participate in the laboratory or simulation session.
• It is your responsibility to ensure that you sign your name on your specific class roll book located in the
foyer area of the laboratory and simulation area, prior to entering your class.
• If you cannot attend or were excluded from your designated laboratory or simulation session, you must
immediately contact your subject coordinator who will advise you about what you must do. Please
refer to your subject outline about attendance requirements.

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 • Appropriate attire must be worn for every laboratory or simulation session. No access will be granted
to the laboratory or simulation areas without appropriate footwear.
• Please see the Simulation Technician/Assistant if you need to move any equipment including the
manikins, beds, tables or other equipment in the simulation / laboratory environment. Please do not
move simulators or manikins from their beds without assistance.
• Any accident, injury or near miss, potentially dangerous, malfunctioning or accident-prone equipment,
fixtures or situation has to be reported promptly to the Simulation Technician/ Assistant or your
demonstrator. The university approved 'Hazard and incident report form' must be completed and
forwarded to the Head of School.
• If you have any allergies to latex, hand soaps, dressings or any other materials you could be exposed to
during your laboratory or simulation class, please inform the Simulation Technician/ Assistant or your
demonstrator.

FOUNDATIONAL Work Integrated Learning

This subject contains elements of 'Foundational WIL'. Students in this subject will observe, explore or reflect on
possible career pathways or a work-related aspect of their discipline.

Additional Subject Details

This subject aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and is part of UOW's SDG
Portfolio which aims to ensure that our students are well informed global citizens that can continue to contribute
to realising sustainable development through their studies and careers by being proactive, responsible and
educated in relation to how realising the Global Goals will better the world.
https://www.uow.edu.au/united-nations-sustainable-development-goals/sdg-subjects-and-courses/

Major Text(s)

Boore, J. R. P., Cook, N., & Shepherd, A. (2021). Essentials of anatomy and physiology for nursing practice
(2nd ed.). SAGE Publications Ltd.

Recommended Readings and Other Resources

Berman, A., Frandsen, G., Snyder, S., Levett-Jones, T., Burston, A., & Dwyer, T. (2021). Kozier and Erb's
fundamentals of nursing : concepts, processes and practice (5th Australian ed.). Pearson Australia. McCormack,
B. (2020). Fundamentals of person-centred healthcare practice (1st ed.). Wiley-Blackwell.

This is not an exhaustive list of references. Students should also use the library catalogue and databases to locate
additional resources.

If there is a textbook available for purchase, you can find the details at University Bookshop
https://unishop.uow.edu.au/

Lectures, Tutorials and Attendance Requirements

Lecture Times *

UOW may need to change teaching locations, teaching delivery and/or assessment delivery at short notice to
ensure the safety and well-being of students and staff in response to the COVID-19 pandemic or other public
health requirements.

Up to date timetable and delivery information is located at

http://www.uow.edu.au/student/timetables/index.html

You can access your personal timetable by logging into SOLS and selecting 'My Timetable'

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Additional Lecture Comments

Where the restrictions require temporary adjustments for delivery and tutorial/seminar/workshop arrangements,
any necessary changes will be advised and provided by your Subject Coordinator. Please check Subject Moodle
site regularly
Week Week Commencing Topics Covered Readings and activities
1 27th Feb 2023 The Cells, Tissues & Homeostasis Moodle site module and
Tutorial
2 6th Mar 2023 The Nervous System Moodle site module and
Tutorial
3 13th Mar 2023 The Endocrine System Moodle site module and
Tutorial
4 20th Mar 2023 The Cardiovascular System Moodle site module and
Tutorial
5 27th Mar 2023 The Respiratory System Moodle site module and
Tutorial
6 3rd Apr 2023 The Lymphatic System & Body Moodle site module and on-
Defences line discussion forum
10th Apr 2023 Mid-Session Recess
th
7 17 Apr 2023 The Digestive System & Body Moodle site module and
Metabolism Tutorial
8 24th Apr 2023 The Urinary System Moodle site module and on-
line discussion forum
9 1st May 2023 Integumentary & Musculoskeletal Moodle site module and
Systems Tutorial
10 8th May 2023 The Reproductive System & Moodle site module and
Revision Tutorial
15th May 2023 Study Recess
nd
22 May 2023 Examinations
th
29 May 2023 Examinations
The above program may be subject to change.

Educational Content Recording

The University of Wollongong supports the recording of UOW educational content as a supplemental study
tool, to provide students with equity of access, and as a technology-enriched learning strategy to enhance the
student experience.

If you make your own recording of a lecture, class, seminar, workshop or any other educational session
provided as part of your course of study you can only do so with the explicit permission of the lecturer and those
people who are also being recorded.

You may only use educational content recorded through the delivery of subject or course content, whether they
are your own or recorded by the university, for your own educational purposes. Recordings cannot be altered,
shared or published on another platform, without permission of the University, and to do so may contravene the
University's Copyright Policy, Privacy Policy, Intellectual Property Policy, IT Acceptable Use Policy and
Student Conduct Rules. Unauthorised sharing of recordings may also involve a breach of law under the
Copyright Act 1969.

Most lectures in this subject will be recorded, when they are scheduled in venues that are equipped with lecture
recording technology, and made available via the subject Moodle site within 48 hours.

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Your Privacy - Educational Content Recording

In accordance with the Student Privacy & Disclosure Statement, when undertaking our normal teaching and
learning activities, the University may collect your personal information. This collection may occur incidentally
during the recording of lectures in equipped venues (i.e. when your identity can be ascertained by your image,
voice or opinion), or via the delivery of online content therefore the University further advises students that:

• Lecture recordings are made available to students, university staff, and affiliates, securely on the
university's IT Platforms and via the subject Moodle eLearning site;
• Recordings are made available only for the purpose for which they were recorded, for example, as a
supplemental study tool or to support equity and access to educational resources;
• Recordings are stored securely for up to four years

If you have any concerns about the use or accuracy of your personal information collected in a lecture recording,
you may approach your Subject Coordinator to discuss your particular circumstances.

The University is committed to ensuring your privacy is protected. If you have a concern about how your
personal information is being used or managed please refer to the University's Privacy Policy or consult our
Privacy webpage https://www.uow.edu.au/privacy/

Recent Improvements to Subject

The Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health is committed to continual improvement in teaching and learning.
In assessing teaching and learning practices in a subject, the Faculty takes into consideration student feedback
from many sources. These sources include direct student feedback to tutors and lecturers, feedback through
Science, Medicine and Health Central, responses to the Subject and Course Evaluation Surveys. These
important student responses are used to make ongoing changes to subjects and courses. This information is also
used to inform systemic comprehensive reviews of subjects and courses.

Extraordinary Changes to the Subject Outline

In extraordinary circumstances the provisions stipulated in this Subject Outline may require amendment after
the Subject Outline has been distributed. All students enrolled in the subject must be notified and have the
opportunity to provide feedback in relation to the amendment, where practicable, prior to the amendment being
finalised.

Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) Program

Whether you could use some extra help or you are a top student, you will benefit from the skills and
understanding gained from attending PAL. PAL is an opportunity to learn, prepare and discuss subject content
through practice questions and activities. PAL sessions are structured weekly study groups facilitated by PAL
Leaders, trained students who have successfully completed the subject. PAL Leaders facilitate group based
activities that incorporate important and challenging content with study tools, to help you successfully complete
the subject. For more information, go to: https://www.uow.edu.au/student/support-services/pass/

Learning Analytics

Learning Analytics data (such as student engagement with Moodle, access to recorded lectures, University
Library usage, task marks, and use of SOLS) may be used by the Subject Coordinator and your faculty's Head of
Students to assist in analysing student engagement, and to identify and recommend support to students who may
be at risk of failure. If you have questions about the kinds of data the University uses, how we collect it, and
how we protect your privacy in the use of this data, please refer to
https://www.uow.edu.au/about/privacy/index.html

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Section B: Assessment
Assessment Summary

Assessment Item Form of Assessment %

Assessment 1 Quiz (Formative) 0%
Assessment 2 Quiz 25%
Assessment 3 Assignment 35%
Assessment 4 Exam 40%
TOTAL MARKS 100%
Please note: Copies of student work may be retained by the University in order to facilitate quality assurance of
assessment processes.

A formative assessment activity (with written or verbal feedback) will be conducted before census date - please
see UOW Key Dates.

Assessment 1: Quiz - Quiz (Formative)

Marking Criteria Correct or incorrect
Length 15 minutes
Weighting 0%
Assessment Due 03 Mar 2023 (Friday in Session Week 1)
Final submission time: 5:00pm
Type of Collaboration Individual assessment
Style and format Please refer to the detailed information regarding this assessment on the
subject’s eLearning site.
Assessment submission Online via Moodle
Assessment return Please refer to the detailed information regarding this assessment on the
subject’s eLearning site.
Detailed information Subject Learning Outcomes:
1. Recall key anatomical terminology
2. Describe genes, cells, tissues, and basic chemistry relevant to the human
body
3. Describe the structural organisation of the human body
6. Define homeostasis and identify homeostatic mechanisms related to the
body.

Assessment 2: Quiz - Quizzes

Marking Criteria Online quizzes – multiple choice questions (MCQs)
Length Ten (10) multiple choice questions (MCQs) per quiz
20-minute time limit per quiz
Weighting 25%
Assessment Due 10 Mar 2023 (Friday in Session Week 2)
24 Mar 2023 (Friday in Session Week 4)
07 Apr 2023 (Friday in Session Week 6)
28 Apr 2023 (Friday in Session Week 8)
12 May 2023 (Friday in Session Week 10)
Final submission time: 11:30pm

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Type of Collaboration Individual assessment
Style and format Each quiz will consist of ten (10) multiple choice questions (MCQs)
weighted at 5% per quiz. (closed book quizzes)
Assessment submission Online via Moodle
Assessment return Results of each quiz will be released in study week - 5th June.
Detailed information Quizzes will be available through Moodle on Friday of
Week 2 - 10th Mar 2023 (contains questions from modules one and two)
Week 4 - 24th Mar 2023 (contains questions from modules three and four)
Week 6 - 7th Apr 2023 (contains questions from module five and six)
Week 8 - 28th Apr 2023 (contains questions from modules seven and eight)
Week 10 - 12th May 2023 (contains questions from modules nine and ten)

Subject learning outcomes:

1. Recall key anatomical terminology.
2. Describe genes, cells, tissues, and basic chemistry relevant to the human
body.
3. Describe the structural organisation of the human body.
4. Describe the normal structure and function of organs within the body
systems including the integumentary, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular,
respiratory, gastrointestinal, endocrine, lymphatic/immune, nervous, urinary
and reproductive systems.
5. Relate the structure and function of the human body to a range of
assessments and interventions.
6. Define homeostasis and identify homeostatic mechanisms related to the
body.
7. Describe nutrition, metabolism, body temperature, fluid, electrolyte and
acid-base balance regulation mechanisms used in the human body.

Please see SNUG103 Assessment Information for further details.

Assessment 3: Assignment - Resource and Presentation

Marking Criteria The marking criteria for this assessment are available in eLearning in the
SNUG103 Assessment Task Information 2023
Length 500 words educational resource (one A4 page, excluding reference list)
Three (3) minute presentation delivered in your assigned tutorial
Weighting 35%
Assessment Due 01 May 2023 (Monday in Session Week 9)
Final submission time: 8:30am
Type of Collaboration Group work
Style and format Educational resource and presentation
Assessment submission Online via Moodle
Assessment return Once your assignment has been marked and your Subject Coordinator
releases results for the assessment you will be able to access feedback on
your assignment within the assessment submission page on the Moodle site
for this subject. This will include feedback within the marking guide,
feedback comments and feedback files (where applicable) that provide you
with your markers feedback on your written work. You will receive an
automated notification that your assignment results are available for
download / review within Moodle. You can access feedback on your marked
assignment on the Assignment submission page, when marks and feedback
have been released to students, please note that the Feedback section appears
at the bottom of the page. Your final mark in the assessment task will be
posted within SOLS.

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Detailed information Submit an electronic copy of your assignment via upload to eLearning
by Week nine (9) Monday 1st May 0830hrs.
Three (3) minute presentation to be delivered in your assigned tutorial class
in week nine (9).
Specific details about this assessment task are available in eLearning.

Subject Learning Outcomes:

2. Describe genes, cells, tissues, and basic chemistry relevant to the human
body
3. Describe the structural organisation of the human body
4. Describe the normal structure and function of organs within the body
systems including the integumentary, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular,
respiratory, gastrointestinal, endocrine, lymphatic/immune, nervous, urinary
and reproductive systems.

Assessment 4: Exam - Final Exam

Marking Criteria Correct or incorrect
Length Two (2) hours
Weighting 40%
Assessment Due The final exam will be held during the UOW exam period. It is your
responsibility to source the time and date of the final examination via SOLS
(Student ONLINE Services) when details become available.
Type of Collaboration Individual assessment
Style and format The exam will consist of eighty (80) multiple choice questions (MCQs)
(closed book exam)
Detailed information Specific details about this assessment task are available in eLearning.

Subject Learning Outcomes:

1. Recall key anatomical terminology.
2. Describe genes, cells, tissues, and basic chemistry relevant to the human
body.
3. Describe the structural organisation of the human body.
4. Describe the normal structure and function of organs within the body
systems including the integumentary, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular,
respiratory, gastrointestinal, endocrine, lymphatic/immune, nervous, urinary
and reproductive systems.
5. Relate the structure and function of the human body to a range of
assessments and interventions.
6. Define homeostasis and identify homeostatic mechanisms related to the
body.
7. Describe nutrition, metabolism, body temperature, fluid, electrolyte and
acid-base balance regulation mechanisms used in the human body.

Minimum Requirements to Pass this Subject

To receive a clear pass in this subject a total mark of 50% or more must be achieved. In addition, failure to meet
any of the minimum performance requirements is grounds for awarding a Technical Fail (TF) in the subject,
even where total marks accumulated are greater than 50%.

The minimum performance requirements for this subject are:

• attempt all assessment tasks
• meet the minimum Attendance and Participation requirements set out below

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Minimum Student Attendance and Participation:

It is expected that students will allocate 12hrs based on credit points per week to this subject, including any
required class attendance, completion of prescribed readings and assessment tasks. Student attendance supports
learning and achievement and is strongly encouraged in all classes.
As a minimum requirement of this subject, students must attend tutorial classes whether delivered online or face
to face however may be absent from 1 instance. Attendance will be recorded and where classes are scheduled
online, any technical issues should be reported to the subject coordinator within 24 hours of the class.
If attendance is affected due to compassionate, compelling, or extenuating circumstances an academic
consideration application should be lodged via SOLS and supporting documentation, for example a Medical
Certificate, presented to Student Central as soon as practical. Students are required to contact the Subject
Coordinator/s after any absence to discuss requirements for meeting the missed learning objectives.
For further details about applying for academic consideration visit the Student Central webpage:
http://www.uow.edu.au/student/central/academicconsideration/index.html

UOW Grade Descriptors

The UOW Grade Descriptors are general statements that communicate what our grades represent, in terms of
standards of performance, and provide a frame of reference to ensure that assessment practice across the
University is appropriate, consistent and fair. Grade Descriptors are expressed in general terms so that they are
applicable to a broad range of disciplines. Grade Descriptors are available here
https://www.uow.edu.au/student/exams/results/. For more information on the UOW grade descriptors refer to
the Teaching and Assessment: Assessment and Feedback Policy:
https://documents.uow.edu.au/about/policy/alphalisting/UOW222910.html

Assessment Learning Outcome Matrix

Measures - Assessment weighting

Quiz Resource and Final
Quizzes
Learning Outcomes (Formative) Presentation Exam

(0%) (25%) (35%) (40%)

Recall key anatomical terminology; ✔ ✔ ✔
Describe genes, cells, tissues, and basic chemistry relevant to
✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
the human body
Describe the structural organisation of the human body; ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Describe the normal structure and function of organs within
the body systems including the integumentary,
musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, ✔ ✔ ✔
endocrine, lymphatic/immune, nervous, urinary and
reproductive systems.
Relate the structure and function of the human body to a range
✔ ✔
of assessments and interventions;
Define homeostasis and identify homeostatic mechanisms
✔ ✔ ✔
related to the body;
Describe nutrition, metabolism, body temperature, fluid,
electrolyte and acid-base balance regulation mechanisms used ✔ ✔
in the human body.

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Submission, Retention and Collection of Written Assessment

Assessed work must be handed in by the date and time listed under each assessment task. All assessment tasks
must represent the enrolled student's own ORIGINAL work and must not have been previously submitted for
assessment in any formal course of study.

Extensions

Students requesting extensions of time to submit an assessment task, deferred exam, alternative form of
assessment or exemption of a compulsory attendance requirement must apply online via SOLS and provide
documentary evidence within three working days of the assessable item's due date for their request to be
considered. For information on the Policy, eligibility and how to apply see :
https://www.uow.edu.au/student/admin/academic-consideration/

Late Submission Penalty

Late submissions will receive a penalty of 5% per day (or part thereof) of the total possible marks for the
assessment task for up to ten (10) days after the due date and time for submission ( including weekends, and
public holidays), or, where an extension has been granted, for up to ten (10) days after the nominated extension
deadline. For the purposes of this penalty a weekend (Saturday and Sunday) will be regarded as two days.

No marks will be awarded for work submitted:

• more than ten (10) days after the due date, or

• after the assessment has been returned to the students; whichever is applicable.

In such an instance, a mark of zero and a result of Fail for the task will be applied.
Note: Assessments must still be submitted to meet minimum performance requirements even though no mark is
to be awarded.

Quiz Completion

Where there is a quiz component, any student who has not attempted and submitted a quiz within the specified
timeframe will receive 0 (zero) marks for this assessment type. The quiz will not be reopened, and no alternative
assessment will be set without extenuating circumstances and an approved academic consideration application.
Late penalties do not apply to quizzes. If a student attempts a quiz but for technical issues is not able to submit
the quiz, students must show evidence and apply for an academic consideration to sit a supplementary quiz.

Collection

Once your assignment has been marked and your Subject Coordinator releases results for the assessment you
will be able to access feedback on your assignment within the assessment submission page on the Moodle site
for this subject. This will include feedback within the marking guide, feedback comments and feedback files
(where applicable) that provide you with your markers feedback on your written work. You will receive an
automated notification that your assignment results are available for download / review within Moodle.

You can access feedback on your marked assignment on the Assignment submission page, when marks and
feedback have been released to students, please note that the Feedback section appears at the bottom of the page

Your final mark in the assessment task will be posted within SOLS.

Feedback on quizzes, examinations and /or presentations:

Contact your lecturer/tutor/subject coordinator if you would like feedback on your assessment. In accordance
with University Policy marked assignments will usually only be held for 21 days after the declaration of marks
for that assignment.

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Retention

The university may retain copies of student work in order to facilitate quality assurance of assessment processes,
in support of the continuous improvement of assessment design, assessment marking and for the review of the
subject. The University retains records of students' academic work in accordance with the University Records
Management Policy and the State Records Act 1988 and uses these records in accordance with the University
Privacy Policy and the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998.

Scaling

Marks awarded for any assessment task or part of any assessment task, including an examination may be subject
to scaling at the end of the session. Marks will be scaled only when unpredicted circumstances occur and in
order to ensure fairness of marking across groups of students. The method of scaling will depend on the type of
scaling required by the circumstances. When scaling is deemed necessary, it will follow a detailed consideration
by the Unit Assessment Committee and/or the Faculty Assessment Committee of the marks of the group of
students concerned. Scaling will not affect any individual student's rank order within their cohort. For more
information please refer to Standards for the Finalisation of Student Results Schedule 1: Scaling Guidelines
https://www.uow.edu.au/about/policy/UOW039331.html for details.

Supplementary Assessment

Supplementary assessment may be offered to students whose performance in this subject is close to that required
to pass the subject, and are otherwise identified as meriting an offer of a supplementary assessment. The Subject
Coordinator will determine the precise form of supplementary assessment at the time the offer of a
supplementary is made. In some circumstances you may be offered a supplementary exam. For more
information about Supplementary Exams refer to: http://www.uow.edu.au/student/exams/aboutsupp/index.html

Review and Appeal of Academic Decisions

A student may request an explanation of a mark for an assessment task or a final grade for a subject consistent
with the student's right to appropriate and useful feedback on their performance in an assessment task. A student
may also seek further explanation for other academic decisions such as Academic Consideration, Supplementary
Assessment or Credit for Prior Learning. If a student is not satisfied with the explanation, or have further
concerns, they may have grounds for a formal review. For further information refer to
https://documents.uow.edu.au/about/policy/students/UOW189967.html

Assessment Quality Cycle

The UOW Assessment Quality Cycle provides a level of assurance that assessment practices across the
University are appropriate, consistent and fair. Quality assurance activities are undertaken to support the
continuous improvement of assessment and promote good practices in relation to assessment design, marking
and review of the subject prior to subsequent delivery.

Academic Integrity

The University's Academic Integrity Policy, faculty handbook and subject guides clearly set out the University's
expectation that students submit only their own original work for assessment and avoid plagiarising the work of
others or cheating. Re-using any of your own work (either in part or in full) which you have submitted
previously for assessment is not permitted without appropriate acknowledgement. Plagiarism can be detected
and has led to students being expelled from the University.

The use by students of any website that provides access to essays or other assessment items (sometimes
marketed as 'resources'), is extremely unwise. Students who provide an assessment item (or provide access to an
assessment item) to others, either directly or indirectly (for example by uploading an assessment item to a
website) are considered by the university to be intentionally or recklessly helping other students to cheat.
Uploading an assessment task, subject outline or other course materials without express permission of the

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University is considered academic misconduct and students place themselves at risk of being expelled from the
University.

Students should visit the following University website and become familiar with the University's policy on
plagiarism https://www.uow.edu.au/about/policy/UOW058648.html

Referencing

APA 7 referencing system should, unless otherwise specified for a particular assignment (check Details of
Assessment Tasks), be utilised.

The APA Referencing Style is an author-date citation style. It has two main features:

• In-text citations, when you refer to another author's work you must cite your source by providing the
last name(s) of the author(s) and the year of publication.

• The reference list which appears at the end of your assignment and includes a full description of each
source you have cited, listing them in alphabetical order by the author's last name.

A summary of the APA 7 can be accessed on the Library website at https://uow.libguides.com/refcite/apa-7

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Section C: General Advice for Students - Policies and
Procedures
Student Services and Support

There are a range of services available to students that are provided free of charge. A good place to get to know
services that may be of use to you is the Get Started @ UOW web page, accessed here
https://getstarted.uow.edu.au/index.html or search for "Get Started @ UOW". Services available include:

Service Link to information about the service

Aboriginal & Torres
https://www.uow.edu.au/wic/about1/index.html?ssSourceSiteId=getstarted
Strait Islander
Careers advice https://www.uow.edu.au/careers/index.html?ssSourceSiteId=getstarted
Counselling https://www.uow.edu.au/student/counselling/index.html?ssSourceSiteId=getstarted
Student Accessibility and
https://www.uow.edu.au/student/disability/index.html?ssSourceSiteId=getstarted
Inclusion (SAI)
Information Tech. https://www.uow.edu.au/its/index.html?ssSourceSiteId=getstarted
Study Skills https://www.uow.edu.au/student/learningcoop/index.html?ssSourceSiteId=getstarted

Student Support Adviser (SSA)

If you have a temporary or ongoing issue or a problem that is affecting your study, including issues that are
related to belonging to an equity group, then the Student Support Advisers may be able to help. There are
Student Support Advisers available to assist students who are studying at all UOW Campuses and in all UOW
Faculties. Contact details can be found on the UOW website:
https://www.uow.edu.au/student/services/SSA/contact/index.html

Student Advocacy Service

The Student Advocacy Service (SAS) is free, confidential and independent service for all UOW students. The
SAS provides advocacy and referral for a range of academic, procedural and administrative issues. For more
information visit: https://www.uow.edu.au/student/support-services/advocacy/

Student Central

Student Central is your primary administrative and information contact during your studies. There are service
representatives from Student Service, Accommodation Services, BUPA, Global Student Mobility (Exchange)
and Scholarships and Sponsorships.

Our purpose is to ensure students have access to the information they need, at the time they need it. We can help
with a wide range of enquiries, some are:

• Applying for academic consideration

• Official documentation requests
• Updating personal details
• Student ID card replacement
• Opal cards and transport
• Education verification
• Fees and charges
• Scholarships and grants
• Digital and printed academic documents
• Overseas health cover
• Studying abroad and exchange

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 • SOLS password and login help
• Student feedback

Student Central contacts:

Phone 1300 275 869 (1300 ASK UOW) or +61 2 4221 3927
Email [email protected]
Online Enquiry Form(https://bps.uow.edu.au/suite/sites/student-enquiry/page/submit-enquiry

Library Services

To save yourself time and enhance your studies: connect with information specialists and resources anytime,
anywhere via Ask Us: https://www.library.uow.edu.au/ask/index.html or Google "UOW library ask us".

Online - Ask a
Ask questions and receive a response within 1 business day (Wollongong time)
Librarian
In person - Book a
30-minute appointment with a Librarian
Librarian
Research 1 hour appointment with an information specialist. Available to UOW academics,
Consultation Service HDRs, Postgraduate Coursework, Honours and Masters students.
By phone +61 2 4221 3548

Academic Integrity Policy

Student Advocacy Service

Academic integrity involves upholding ethical standards in all aspects of academic work, including learning,
teaching and research. It involves acting with the principles of honesty, fairness, trust and responsibility and
requires respect for knowledge and its development. The Policy can be found at:
http://www.uow.edu.au/about/policy/UOW058648.html

Code of Practice - Research

This Code mandates the current policy and best practice relating to procedures for responsible research. The
Code can be found at: http://www.uow.edu.au/about/policy/UOW058663.html

Code of Practice - Honours

This Code sets out the responsibilities of all parties involved in managing students undertaking Honours
Programs. The Code can be found at: http://www.uow.edu.au/about/policy/UOW058661.html

The Code of Practice - Work Integrated Learning (Professional Experience)

The Code of Practice - Work Integrated Learning (Professional Experience) sets out what is expected from
students, the University and Host Organisations in providing work integrated learning professional experience
programs. It applies to professional experience programs that form the whole or part of a subject or course
offered at the University. The Code assists in promoting a productive work integrated learning experience for
students and in promoting relevant UOW Work Integrated Learning Design Principles.
http://www.uow.edu.au/about/policy/UOW058662.html

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Copyright Policy

The purpose of this Policy is to outline responsibilities and procedures regarding the use of third party copyright
material, with the objectives of reducing staff and UOW exposure to the risks associated with the use of third
party copyright material, assisting staff to make full legal use of the materials at their disposal by clearly
identifying responsibilities and promoting copyright compliance. The Policy can be found at:
http://www.uow.edu.au/about/policy/alphalisting/UOW026670.html

Course Progress Policy

The Course Progress Policy establishes the requirements, definitions and procedures to be used in determining
the standards of acceptable course progress. The Policy can be found at:
http://www.uow.edu.au/about/policy/UOW058679.html

Examination Rules and Procedures

The UOW rules and procedures outline exam conditions, student conduct in exams, and the procedures for exam
management. Further information can found here: https://www.uow.edu.au/student/exams/

Ethical or Religious Objection by Students to the Use of Animal and Animal Products in Coursework
Subjects

This policy provides a framework for recognition of and responses to students' ethical or religious objection to
animal use in coursework subjects at the University of Wollongong. For the purpose of this policy, animal use
includes killing of animals in experimental work, dissection of animals that are already dead, use of animal
tissues, use of animal-derived products (such as sera). These uses are relevant to teaching and assessment.
Further information about this policy can be found here:
http://www.uow.edu.au/about/policy/UOW058708.html

Coursework Rules

The Coursework Rules (hereafter the Rules) govern the admission, enrolment, progression through, and
qualification for a coursework award offered by the University. Further information can be found here:
https://documents.uow.edu.au/about/policy/UOW262890.html

Human Research Ethics

The Human Research Ethics Committee protects the welfare and rights of the participants in research activities.
Further information can be found here: http://www.uow.edu.au/research/ethics/human/index.html

Inclusive Language Guidelines

UOW endorses a policy of non-discriminatory language practice in all academic and administrative activities of
the University. Further information is available from:
http://www.uow.edu.au/about/policy/alphalisting/UOW140611.html

Intellectual Property Policy

UOW's Intellectual Property Policy provides guidance on the approach taken to Intellectual Property (IP),
including its ownership, protection and exploitation. Further information about the management of IP is
available at http://www.uow.edu.au/about/policy/UOW058689.html

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Review and Appeal of Academic Decisions Policy

UOW aims to provide a transparent and consistent process for resolving a student concern about an academic
decision that has affected their academic progress, including a mark or grade. Further information is available
at: http://www.uow.edu.au/about/policy/UOW058653.html

Student Academic Consideration Policy

The purpose of the Student Academic Consideration Policy is to enable student requests for academic
consideration for assessable components of a subject to be evaluated in a fair, reasonable, timely and consistent
manner throughout the University. The Policy can be found at:
http://www.uow.edu.au/about/policy/UOW058721.html

The Student Charter - Your Rights and Responsibilities

The Student Charter is based on principles that guide all members of the University and that promote
responsible partnerships within and beyond the University community.
http://www.uow.edu.au/student/charter/index.html

Student Assignment of Intellectual Property (IP) Policy

This policy applies to all Students (under-graduate and post-graduate) of the University of Wollongong (UOW).
It may also apply to other persons by agreement. This policy sets out the approach taken by UOW in relation to
Student assignment of intellectual property. Further information about this policy can be found here:
http://www.uow.edu.au/about/policy/UOW058690.html

Student Conduct Rules

These Rules outline the required conduct of students of UOW, and direct staff and students to University Rules,
standards, codes, policies, guidelines, procedures and other requirements which specify acceptable and
unacceptable student conduct, and the management of alleged student misconduct.
http://www.uow.edu.au/about/policy/UOW058723.html

Teaching and Assessment: Assessment and Feedback Policy

The purpose of this Policy is to set out the University of Wollongong's approach to effective learning, teaching
and assessment, including the principles and minimum standards underlying teaching and assessment practice.
The Policy can be found at: http://www.uow.edu.au/about/policy/alphalisting/UOW222905.html

Teaching and Assessment: Code of Practice - Teaching

This Code is a key document in implementing the University's Teaching and Assessment Policy and sets out the
specific responsibilities of parties affected in relation to learning, teaching and assessment, as well as procedures
for teaching staff. The Code can be found at: http://www.uow.edu.au/about/policy/UOW058666.html

Teaching and Assessment: Subject Delivery Policy

This Policy sets out specific requirements in relation to the delivery of Subjects. The policy can be found at:
http://www.uow.edu.au/about/policy/alphalisting/UOW222906.html

Workplace Health & Safety Policy

The Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) unit at UOW aims to provide structures, system and support to ensure
the health, safety and welfare of all at the campus. Further information is available from:
https://www.uow.edu.au/about/policy/alphalisting/UOW016894.html

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