School of Medicine,

Faculty of Health

CHG105
Human Biology 1A

Unit Outline

Semester 1, 2015

Unit description*

This unit builds a foundation for subsequent studies in biomedical and life sciences, in areas such as physiology, biochemistry, microbiology, immunology and zoology. It is studied jointly with pharmacy students enrolled in CHG111. Studies cover: (a) the basic facts and concepts relating to the human body`s structural and functional organisation at different levels (cells, tissues, organs, systems), and the constituent regions, parts and organs of all the several body systems and their functional interactions; (b) the range of normal variation in human anatomy and physiology, including those aspects showing important developmental and functionally related changes and the variety of relationships between structure and function; and (c) anatomical and physiological terminology which enables students to discuss, orally or in writing, facts, concepts, problems and biomedical issues relating to the structural and functional organisation of the body. This unit covers topics in cell and tissue biology and in integumentary, musculoskeletal, nervous and endocrine systems.

Intended Learning Outcomes*

On completion of this unit, you will be able to:

1. Describe and explain the relationships between structure and function in the human body at different organisational levels.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of good scientific method and develop skills in data collection, interpretation, presentation and reporting.
3. Demonstrate a working knowledge of the correct biomedical terminology and use this to discuss topics relating to human biology.

Graduate Quality Statement

Successful completion of this unit supports your development of course learning outcomes, which describe what a graduate of a course knows, understands and is able to do. Course learning outcomes are available from the Course Coordinator. Course learning outcomes are developed with reference to national discipline standards, Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF), any professional accreditation requirements and the University of Tasmania's Graduate Quality Statement.

Alterations to the unit as a result of student feedback*

Human Biology in 2015 has undergone a number of changes in response to student feedback from the past several years:

This year the amount of content delivered in CHG105 has been reduced from 35 to around 30 lectures (lectures with new content), while revision/review lectures after one or more modules has been introduced to further support learning of the material;

Clearly defined module learning objectives are also being developed to improve the transparency of the expectations of students and these are being carefully aligned to the assessment tasks;

A new textbook has been assigned (Martini et al., Visual Anatomy & Physiology 2^nd Edition) that is more student-friendly and with content that is clear and concise;

Assessment has changed with the introduction of a 2^nd in-semester test at the end of the semester (previously there was only 1 mid-semester test), while a group assignment and practical report sheets have been introduced to replace a practical report and the marking of practical books;

A redesigned timetable now allows for two extra tutorials during the semester, while practical times have been reduced (in most cases) from 3 hours to 2 hours to allow greater time for students to review and reflect upon their learning;

Where possible, in weeks where a written test occurs, tutorials are the only non-lecture teaching events scheduled to provide students with greater opportunity for assessment preparation (previously, practicals occurred during these weeks, reducing the amount of preparation time for the tests).

Prior knowledge &/or skills

This unit assumes that students have already undertaken some science in the recent past and are familiar with a variety of basic scientific and mathematic concepts in biology, physics and chemistry including:

The chemical level of organisation including atoms, molecules, organic and inorganic compounds, chemical reactions and water;

and

Basic mathematical and arithmetic skills, including the creation of graphs, determination of means, standard deviations, etc..

Basic computing skills are also a requirement, particularly relating to word processing and use of the Internet.

Assessment schedule*

Assessment details*

Assessment task 1 – Written Test 1

Assessment task 2 – Group Encytopaedia Wiki Page

Assessment task 3 – Practical Reports

Assessment task 4 – Written Test 2

Final Exam

How your final result is determined*

Integral to successful completion of this unit is attainment of each of the intended learning outcomes (ILOs). Therefore, in addition to a total, averaged final grade, your performance against each of the ILOs will be assessed separately. To be eligible to pass the unit, you will need to attain an overall pass (50%) for the unit and to pass each ILO. This means, that in order to pass this unit, you will need to achieve an overall pass (50%) PLUS have achieved an average of 50% or greater for Assessment Tasks 2 and 3 (Group Encytopaedia and Practical Reports). Any student who attains an overall passing grade for the unit but who has failed one ILO will be given a supplementary assessment opportunity to demonstrate their attainment of the relevant ILO.

Submission of assignments*

Practical Reports to be completed can be obtained via the Practical Reports folder on the CHG105 MyLO site and must be submitted as either word document files (e.g. .doc or .docx) or portable document format (.pdf) in the appropriate Dropbox folder by no later than 5pm on the due date.

Requests for extensions

All requests for extensions for assignments must be made by email to Dr Chapman. Extensions should be requested at least five working days prior to the submission date. Any request must include an explanation of the reason for the extension. Related documentation must be provided at the request of the unit coordinator.

Work commitments are not normally a legitimate reason for extension. You should contact your unit coordinator about extenuating circumstances and provide formal documentation such as a medical certificate or a counsellor's letter with applications. In some circumstances, a statutory declaration will be requested.

Penalties*

Uniform penalties apply across the School for the late submission of assignments that count towards the final mark/grade of the unit.

Lateness        % achieved mark deducted

<48 hours                  10%

3-7 days                      20%

8-14 days                    40%

>14 days 80%

Tasks that have not been submitted by the day of the End of Semester Exam will receive a grade of zero.

Review of results and appeals

The School of Medicine has no special policies or procedures for the review of results and appeals. It follows the procedures and policies detailed in Ordinance 8–Student Complaints. Before making a formal complaint, however, students are asked to try to resolve their problem informally with the relevant lecturer, the unit coordinator or the discipline head, as appropriate.

Academic referencing*

In your written work you will need to support your ideas by referring to scholarly literature, works of art and/or inventions. It is important that you understand how to correctly refer to the work of others, and how to maintain academic integrity.

Failure to appropriately acknowledge the ideas of others constitutes academic dishonesty (plagiarism), a matter considered by the University of Tasmania as a serious offence.

The appropriate referencing style for this unit is Vancouver system.

The University library provides information on presentation of assignments, including referencing styles and should be referred to when completing tasks in this unit. For the Vancouver style, please see the following link: http://utas.libguides.com/content.php?pid=27520&sid=199823

Please read the following statement on plagiarism. Should you require clarification please see your unit coordinator or lecturer.

For further information on this statement and general referencing guidelines, see the Plagiarism and Academic Integrity page on the University web site or the Academic Honesty site on MyLO.

Academic misconduct*

Academic misconduct includes cheating, plagiarism, allowing another student to copy work for an assignment or an examination, and any other conduct by which a student:

1. seeks to gain, for themselves or for any other person, any academic advantage or advancement to which they or that other person are not entitled; or
2. improperly disadvantages any other student.

Students engaging in any form of academic misconduct may be dealt with under the Ordinance of Student Discipline, and this can include imposition of penalties that range from a deduction/cancellation of marks to exclusion from a unit or the University. Details of penalties that can be imposed are available in Ordinance 9:  Student Discipline – Part 3 Academic Misconduct.

MyLO

MyLO is the online learning environment at the University of Tasmania. This is the system that will host the online learning materials and activities for this unit. MyLO will form the gateway for interaction in this unit: interaction between students and the unit coordinator and other lecturers/tutors; interaction between students and their peers; and interaction between students and the content delivered in this unit.

MyLO will house the unit's repository of the unit outline, lecture notes (if applicable), tutorial questions, practical notes, practice (formative) quizzes and discussion forum. It will also be where Practical Reports will be submitted (via the Dropbox) and Grades may be made available. There will be links to the unit's lecture recordings, online learning resources, important University student support sites and other sites of interest.

Getting help with MyLO

It is important that you are able to access and use MyLO as part of your study in this unit. To find out more about the features and functions of MyLO, and to practice using them, visit the Getting Started in MyLO unit. For access to information about MyLO and a range of step-by-step guides in pdf, word and video format, visit the MyLO Student Support page on the University website.
If something is not working as it should, contact the Service Desk (Service.Desk@utas.edu.au, phone 6226 1818), or Request IT Help Online.

Resources

Required readings

You will need the following text [available from the Co-op Bookshop]:

Visual Anatomy & Physiology 2^nd Edition (Global Edition) by Martini, F.H., Ober, W.C., Nath, J.L., Bartholomew, E.F., and Petti, K. (2015).

Equipment, materials, software, accounts

Human Biology Unit Manual, University of Tasmania, 2015. (This will be provided to you in one of your early practical sessions).

Students will be encouraged to participate in the practicals by using their mobile devices (phones, tablets, laptops) to take photographs of themselves or the anatomical models or by using the "snapshot" feature on the virtual microscopy software Digital Slidebox, annotate them and include them in their practical notes. Therefore, students are encouraged to bring their mobile devices to practical classes (and use them appropriately). A limited number of laptops will be provided during most practical classes.

In several instances, lectures may be provided via an entirely self-directed online learning resource – during the face-to-face time to support this self-directed learning, students are encouraged to bring their laptops and/or tablets to actively participate in the activities scheduled during these times.

While laboratory coats and safety glasses are provided, you may wish to purchase your own.

Fully enclosed shoes are required at all times while within the laboratory.

Activities

Learning expectations

Details of teaching arrangements*

Lectures

All lectures are held at the Sandy Bay Campus. Lecture theatres vary:

Monday 2pm in Chemistry Lecture Theatre LT2 (Chemistry Building, Room 210)

Tuesday 2pm Chemistry Lecture Theatre LT2 (Chemistry Building, Room 210)

Wednesday 9am Physics Lecture Theatre LT2 (Physics Building, Room 212)

A general weekly timetable is available online in the course MyLO site.

Practicals/Tutorials

ALL non-lecture teaching events are held within the Medical Sciences Precinct (MSP) in the city (17 Liverpool Street, Hobart); either Medical Sciences 1 building (MS1) or Medical Sciences 2 building (MS2). Students will be allocated to tutorial groups during the first few weeks of semester. A detailed timetable of the practical and tutorial classes for each tutorial group will be available on MyLO.

There are 4 repeat practicals/tutorials per week, beginning in week 4 and finishing in week 13.

In general CHG105 students can expect to be allocated to one of the following practical times:

Mondays 3.30-5.30pm Medical Science Precinct (MSP) (Tutorial groups A-C)

Tuesdays 3.30-5.30pm MSP (Tutorial groups G-I)

In general CHG111 students can expect to be allocated to one of the following practical times:

Tuesdays 9.00-11.00am MSP (Tutorial groups D-F)

Wednesdays 3.30-5.30pm MSP (Tutorial groups J-L)

There may be limited availability for students to be allocated to one of the different times above and this will need to be organised with the unit coordinator.

Specific attendance/performance requirements*

Attendance at all lectures, tutorials and practicals is strongly encouraged. Students who fail to attend at least 75% of the semester's scheduled practicals may receive a failing grade for this unit. Attendance will be recorded at practicals by the tutors and by submission of the Practical Reports. Medical certificates covering any absences should be lodged either electronically to the unit coordinator or with the Medical School reception (ground floor, MS1). Extended or otherwise unusual absences should be discussed as soon as possible with Dr.Chapman. Students are expected to make alternative arrangements, when necessary, in order to participate in all practical exercises. It is each student's responsibility to make up whatever work is missed during an absence.

Teaching and learning strategies

A wide range of teaching and learning strategies will be used during the unit.  These include face-to-face teaching (lectures, practical and tutorials) with audiovisual capture of lectures, on-line material, class, group and individual activities and self-directed learning. If you need assistance in preparing for study please refer to your tutor or lecturer. For additional information refer to the Learning Development website: //www.utas.edu.au/student-learning/

Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS)

Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) offers free, weekly 50-minute group study sessions to all students studying in this unit. In sessions, you are supported to work with others to revise the course content and develop your study techniques in a relaxed and friendly environment. Each session is planned and supported by a senior student, a PASS Leader, who has successfully completed this unit in the last few years and has received training on how to help you learn.  Attending PASS is great way to meet others in your subject and offers an enjoyable way to study. Whether you are aiming to pass the unit or receive a CR, DN or HD, PASS is for you.  PASS is part of an internationally accredited program that is offered at over 1500 universities worldwide. Evaluation of the program shows that students who attend PASS regularly often do better.

At the end of your first year, there is also the opportunity to apply become a PASS Leader for the following year. Application are invited from late August and open to all students who have received a DN or above in the unit.

To view the session times, or find out more about PASS, visit: www.utas.edu.au/pass

Work Health and Safety (WHS)

The University is committed to providing a safe and secure teaching and learning environment. In addition to specific requirements of this unit you should refer to the University's Work Health and Safety website and policy.

Laboratory coats and fully-enclosed shoes are a requirement of entry into the practical teaching laboratories in the Medical Sciences buildings. Laboratory coats and safety glasses (when required) can be supplied, however, in the interest of safe hygiene practice, students are encouraged to purchase their own lab coat.

Students failing to comply with any of the safety requirements or not wearing the appropriate laboratory attire will be asked to leave the practical.

An online safety induction to the teaching laboratories will be provided on MyLO in the first few weeks of semester and students must have successfully completed it in order to be able to attend the practical classes from week 4 onwards.

Communication

Most communication about the unit will be made by the unit coordinator via the MyLO News. Please ensure that in your MyLO Notifications settings (click on your name at the top right hand corner of the MyLO browser and select Notifications) you have selected to receive News Items as Instant Notifications. That way, you'll receive an email anytime a new News item is posted (e.g. cancellation of a lecture at the last minute, last minute room change, etc..). Students will be expected to be aware of the content of such posts within 48 hours of them being posted.

Most teaching staff within the School of Medicine do not have offices that can be visited. Instead, students will need to email the relevant teaching staff member and request a meeting. The staff member will then correspond with the student about an appropriate time and location for a meeting. As most teaching staff in Human Biology are located in the Medical Sciences buildings, meetings are almost always held in a meeting room in either the MS1 or MS2 buildings.

Other communications may occur during the lectures, practicals or tutorials, however, these are usually reiterations or reminders of the posts on the MyLO News.

A FAQ guide has been developed for students about the more frequently asked questions that I get asked during semester. This can be found in the Welcome folder on MyLO.

If there is a question about the unit, or assessment, that has not been addressed in the descriptions here in the Unit Outline, or in the instructions on MyLO, please post it on the Discussion Forum in the "Discussion Area for Unit Questions" in the area specifically relating to that assessment task. Questions will be responded to within the same discussion within 72 hours.

Other areas for communication exist within the Discussion Forum so please explore these.

Feedback

Feedback is very important for development and improvement – not only of you as a student but also to us as lecturers, to myself as unit coordinator and to the improvement of this unit. There will be a number of ways in which feedback will take place – informal feedback will take place anytime you undertake a formative quiz, or ask a question during class. You may not recognise it as feedback because it's not red marks on a paper but it is feedback just the same – every time you ask a question and have it answered, you are gaining feedback on your understanding. More formal feedback will take place when students receive grades and marked assignments.

Your feedback about the unit can be informal through a posting on the Discussion Forum, or via an email or just having a chat about what you think is or isn't working with myself or your tutor or lecturer. Formal feedback is sought at the end of semester through the eVALUate process – I would ask that you please take this seriously and don't just ignore the eVALUate email when you receive it in your inbox. Please take a few minutes to fill it out so we can improve as well. Tell us what you liked or what can be improved. If something is terribly bothering you, however, please don't leave it to the eVALUate form, please contact me and we can have a chat. I can't do anything about whatever is bothering you if I read about it a month later in the eVALUate result. Many of the negative written comments I receive about a unit are often misconceptions that could have easily been cleared up with a discussion, or, were something that I had been completely unaware of until that feedback.

Further information and assistance

If you are experiencing difficulties with your studies or assignments, have personal or life-planning issues, disability or illness which may affect your course of study, you are advised to raise these with the unit coordinator in the first instance.

There is a range of University-wide support services available to you including Student Learning Support, Student Advisers, Disability Services, and more which can be found on the Student Support and Development page of the University website.

Should you require assistance in accessing the Library, visit their website for more information.

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Title:	Unit Outline: Human Biology 1A - Open Version
Source:	https://www.utas.edu.au/health/resources/open-resources/resources/courses/medical-research/unit-outline-human-biology-1a
Author:	Dr Jamie Chapman