Outline

Overview

This is an entry level unit designed to give students an overview of anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology of the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular and respiratory systems relevant for professional practice. The basic concepts of pharmacology will also be introduced to enable students to understand the action of drugs on each of the body systems as they are covered in this unit and in BIOS1158, Structure, Function and Disease B. Material will be presented in lectures, workshops and practical sessions. Students are expected to complete self-directed learning packages prior to some practical sessions. This unit includes laboratory classes in which human cadavers are studied; attendance at such classes is required. Students who achieve a pass have a basic working knowledge of professionally relevant aspects of anatomy and physiology. Students who achieve higher grades are better able to integrate various aspects of the unit, and to apply their knowledge to solve problems or explain higher level.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit	Department of Medical Sciences
Credit points	6
Prerequisites ?	None
Corequisites ?	None
Prohibitions ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	Yes

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Elizabeth Hegedus, elizabeth.hegedus@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Final exam (Record+)	BIOS1155 Final exam Short answer and multiple choice questions.	50%	Formal exam period	1.5 hours
Outcomes assessed:
Online task	Our Expectations, Your Obligations quiz Multiple choice questions.	0%	Week -01 Due date: 31 Jan 2021 at 23:00	30 minutes
Outcomes assessed:
Online task	Anatomy of the upper limb quiz Short answer and multiple choice questions.	10%	Week 03 Due date: 19 Mar 2021 at 23:00 Closing date: 19 Mar 2021	15 minutes
Outcomes assessed:
In-semester test (Record+)	BIOS1155 In-semester exam Short answer and multiple choice questions.	40%	Week 07 Due date: 21 Apr 2021 at 12:00 Closing date: 21 Apr 2021	1 hour
Outcomes assessed:
= Type B final exam ? = Type B in-semester exam ?

Assessment summary

Our Expectations, Your Obligations quiz: This is a mandatory lab induction required for access into the Anderson Stuart anatomy laboratories and the Wilson Museum. Questions relate to the Anatomy Tutorials Protocols and Safety induction video.
Anatomy of the upper limb quiz: Questions will cover material on the musculoskeletal anatomy of the upper limb presented in lectures, the anatomy practical class and the applied anatomy workshop. This assessment is worth 10% of the final mark.
In-semester exam: Questions will cover the material on musculoskeletal anatomy and musculoskeletal pathophysiology presented in lectures, anatomy practical classes and applied anatomy workshops. This assessment is worth 40% of the final mark.
Final exam: Questions will cover material on the respiratory and cardiovascular systems and introductory pharmacology presented in lectures, anatomy practical classes and applied anatomy workshops. This assessment is worth 50% of the final mark.

Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas.

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a high distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a distinction a superior standard, a credit competent work demonstrating potential for higher study, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name	Mark range	Description
High distinction	85 - 100	Mastery of topics showing extensive integration and ability to transfer knowledge to novel contexts; treatment of tasks shows an advanced synthesis of ideas; demonstration of initiative, complex understanding and analysis; work is very well presented; all criteria addressed and learning outcomes achieved to an outstanding level.
Distinction	75 - 84	Excellent achievement, consistent evidence of deep understanding and application of knowledge in medical science; treatment of tasks shows advanced understanding of topics; demonstration of initiative, complex understanding and analysis; work is well-presented; all criteria addressed and learning outcomes achieved to a superior level.
Credit	65 - 74	Confident in explaining medical science processes, with evidence of solid understanding and achievement; occasional lapses indicative of unresolved issues; treatment of tasks shows a good understanding of topic; work is well-presented with a minimum of errors; all criteria addressed and learning outcomes achieved to a high level.
Pass	50 - 64	Satisfactory level of engagement with and understanding of topic; some inconsistencies in understanding and knowledge of medical science; work is adequately presented, with some errors or omissions, most criteria addressed and learning outcomes achieved to an adequate level.
Fail	0 - 49	Unsatisfactory achievement and engagement with the medical science discipline; inadequate understanding or fundamental misunderstanding of topics; most criteria and learning outcomes not clearly or adequately addressed or achieved; lack of effort/involvement in the unit.

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

This unit has an exception to the standard University policy or supplementary information has been provided by the unit coordinator. This information is displayed below:

All assignments must be submitted by the due date and quizzes and exams attended when they are scheduled. Students are expected to manage their time and to prioritise tasks to meet deadlines. Assessment items submitted after the due date without an approved extension using a special consideration or special arrangement form or request will incur penalties. Failure to meet assessment deadlines will incur mark deductions of 5% of the maximum awardable mark available for every day past the due date (for electronic submissions, days late includes Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays). These deductions will continue for 10 calendar days, until the solutions for the assignment are released, or marked assignments are returned to other students. At that point the mark awarded will be zero. For example, on an assignment given a mark of 70/100, the penalty would be 5 marks if submitted up to 24 hours late, resulting in a final mark of 65/100. If the assignment is submitted 6 days late, the penalty would be 30 marks and the final mark would be 40/100. If the assignment is more than 10 days late, submitted after the solutions for the assignment are released, or marked assignments are returned to other students, the final mark will be 0/100.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and automated writing tools

You may only use generative AI and automated writing tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator. If you do use these tools, you must acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section. The assessment instructions or unit outline will give guidance of the types of tools that are permitted and how the tools should be used.

Your final submitted work must be your own, original work. You must acknowledge any use of generative AI tools that have been used in the assessment, and any material that forms part of your submission must be appropriately referenced. For guidance on how to acknowledge the use of AI, please refer to the AI in Education Canvas site.

The unapproved use of these tools or unacknowledged use will be considered a breach of the Academic Integrity Policy and penalties may apply.

Studiosity is permitted unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission as detailed on the Learning Hub’s Canvas page.

Outside assessment tasks, generative AI tools may be used to support your learning. The AI in Education Canvas site contains a number of productive ways that students are using AI to improve their learning.

Learning support

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Week 01	Orientation class (Groups A & B)	Workshop (2 hr)
Week 01	Introduction to BIOS1155	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 02	Anatomy of the upper limb	Lecture (2 hr)
	Anatomy of the upper limb (Group A)	Practical (2 hr)
	Applied anatomy of the upper limb (Group B)	Workshop (2 hr)
Week 03	Anatomy of the lower limb	Lecture (2 hr)
	Anatomy of the upper limb (Group B)	Practical (2 hr)
	Applied anatomy of the upper limb (Group A)	Workshop (2 hr)
	Upper limb workshop review	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 04	Anatomy of the head, neck and trunk	Lecture (2 hr)
	Anatomy of the lower limb (Group A)	Practical (2 hr)
	Applied anatomy of the lower limb (Group B)	Workshop (2 hr)
	Musculoskeletal physiology L1	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 05	Musculoskeletal physiology L2 & L3	Lecture (2 hr)
	Anatomy of the lower limb (Group B)	Practical (2 hr)
	Applied anatomy of the lower limb (Group A)	Workshop (2 hr)
	Lower limb workshop review	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 06	Musculoskeletal physiology L4 & L5	Lecture (2 hr)
	Anatomy of the head, neck and trunk (Groups A & B)	Practical (1 hr)
	Applied anatomy of the head, neck and trunk (Groups A & B)	Workshop (1 hr)
	Head, neck and trunk workshop review	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 07	Respiratory system L1 & L2	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 07	Musculoskeletal system Q & A tutorial	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 08	Respiratory system L3 & L4	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 08	In-semester exam feedback	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 09	Respiratory system L5 & L6	Lecture (2 hr)
	Anatomy of the respiratory system (Group A)	Practical (2 hr)
	Applied anatomy of the respiratory system (Group B)	Workshop (2 hr)
Week 10	Cardiovascular system L1 & L2	Lecture (2 hr)
	Anatomy of the respiratory system (Group B)	Practical (2 hr)
	Applied anatomy of the respiratory system (Group A)	Workshop (2 hr)
	Respiratory system workshop review	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 11	Cardiovascular system L3, L4 and L5	Lecture (3 hr)
Week 11	Respiratory system Q & A tutorial	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 12	Cardiovascular system L6 & L7	Lecture (3 hr)
	Anatomy of the cardiovascular system (Group A)	Practical (2 hr)
	Applied anatomy of the cardiovascular system (Group B)	Workshop (2 hr)
	Principles of pharmacology L1	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 13	Anatomy of the cardiovascular system (Group B)	Practical (2 hr)
	Applied anatomy of the cardiovascular system (Group A)	Workshop (2 hr)
	Cardiovascular system workshop review	Tutorial (1 hr)
	Principles of pharmacology L2	Lecture (1 hr)

Attendance and class requirements

Attendance requirements:

Please make a point of checking your own Personal Timetable and only attend the classes that you have been allocated.
Swapping classes is strongly discouraged and students MUST have obtained permission from the Unit of Study coordinator before doing so.
The University of Sydney Coursework Policy 2014 states:
55 (2) A student enrolled in a unit of study must comply with the requirements set out in the faculty resolutions, award course resolutions or unit of study outline about undertaking the unit of study, including on matters such as: (a) attendance at and participation in lectures, seminars and tutorials; and (b) participation in practical work.

The Faculty of Medicine and Health resolutions states: 7(1) Students are required to attend at the correct time and place of any formal or informal examinations. Non-attendance on any grounds insufficient to claim special consideration or special arrangement will result in the forfeiture of marks associated with the assessment. Participation in a minimum number of assessment items may be included in the requirements specified for a unit of study.

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Required readings

The following Anatomy and Physiology textbook is recommended.

Introduction to the Human Body
Tortora GJ & Derrickson BH
Wiley Australia
Australia & New Zealand Edition/11th Edition/2018

Further readings for this unit can be access through the Library eReserve, available on Canvas.

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

LO1. Use anatomical and directional terminology appropriately.
LO2. Understand the ethics of working with human cadavers.
LO3. Understand the normal gross and sectional anatomical structure, basic physiology and common or significant pathology of the musculoskeletal system and apply knowledge to interpret structures in images created using common modalities such as plain and contrast radiographs, CT and MRI.
LO4. Understand the normal gross and sectional anatomical structure, basic physiology and common or significant pathology of the respiratory system and apply knowledge to interpret structures in images created using common modalities such as plain and contrast radiographs, CT and MRI.
LO5. Understand the normal gross and sectional anatomical structure, basic physiology and common or significant pathology of the cardiovascular system and apply knowledge to interpret structures in images created using common modalities such as plain and contrast radiographs, CT and MRI.
LO6. Understand the fundamental principles of pharmacology, be able to explain the actions, adverse reactions and interactions of medications on the human body, and explain drug scheduling, the Poisons Act and the responsibilities of health professional.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1	Depth of disciplinary expertise Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.
GQ2	Critical thinking and problem solving Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.
GQ3	Oral and written communication Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.
GQ4	Information and digital literacy Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.
GQ5	Inventiveness Generating novel ideas and solutions.
GQ6	Cultural competence Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.
GQ7	Interdisciplinary effectiveness Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.
GQ8	Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.
GQ9	Influence Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes	Graduate qualities
Learning outcomes

Alignment with Competency standards

Outcomes	Competency standards
	Professional capabilities for medical radiation practice - 1.1.a. Apply knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the human body to practice. 1.1.b. Apply knowledge of the scientific explanations underpinning disease and injuries affecting the human body to enable delivery of safe, high-quality examinations/treatment.
	Professional capabilities for medical radiation practice - 1.1.b. Apply knowledge of the scientific explanations underpinning disease and injuries affecting the human body to enable delivery of safe, high-quality examinations/treatment. Domain 2.1.f. Apply knowledge of the Australian healthcare system to practice. Domain 2.1.g. Practice the basic principles underpinning bio-ethics in medical radiation practice and recognise and respond appropriately to ethical issues encountered in practice.
	Professional capabilities for medical radiation practice - 1.1.a. Apply knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the human body to practice. 1.1.b. Apply knowledge of the scientific explanations underpinning disease and injuries affecting the human body to enable delivery of safe, high-quality examinations/treatment. 1.1.c. Identify anatomical structures and physiological processes, injuries and diseases of the human body in medical images.
	Professional capabilities for medical radiation practice - 1.1.a. Apply knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the human body to practice. 1.1.c. Identify anatomical structures and physiological processes, injuries and diseases of the human body in medical images. 1.10.c. Apply knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy, embryology, pathophysiology, haemodynamic and sonographic appearances of normal and abnormal anatomy.
	Professional capabilities for medical radiation practice - 1.1.a. Apply knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the human body to practice. 1.1.b. Apply knowledge of the scientific explanations underpinning disease and injuries affecting the human body to enable delivery of safe, high-quality examinations/treatment. 1.1.c. Identify anatomical structures and physiological processes, injuries and diseases of the human body in medical images.
	Professional capabilities for medical radiation practice - 1.1.b. Apply knowledge of the scientific explanations underpinning disease and injuries affecting the human body to enable delivery of safe, high-quality examinations/treatment. 1.8.a. Apply the principles of safe and effective use of medicines to practice.

Responding to student feedback

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

Thankyou for your feedback. It is really appreciated and helps the teaching team to improve this Unit of Study for future students. Semester 1, 2020 was challenging for everyone. Thankyou for your patience while we rapidly learnt how to deliver face-to-face content online. The teaching team really values your encouraging comments and suggestions for improvement. It was encouraging to hear that the rapid changes to the online environment still allowed students to feel that they had received quality teaching that was intellectually rewarding. The workshops were challenging to move online but were generally well received and allowed an opportunity for closer interactions between your peers. We will continue to use this opportunity for interaction during Semester 2 and will incorporate your suggestions to improve how these are conducted in the future. The daily review questions and the comprehensive, individualised feedback for the in-semester exam were well received and will continue to be an important part of this unit. More interactive online anatomy modules are being prepared. Thankyou once again for your helpful feedback. The BIOS1155 teaching team

Additional information

Canvas

Work, health and safety

No eating or drinking is allowed in any laboratory under any circumstance. This includes all dry lab and wet lab spaces in the Anderson Stuart building and all dry lab and seminar rooms in the CPC.
Anatomy practical classes will be held in the Anatomy wet labs in the Anderson Stuart Building (F13) and there are specific respect and safety requirements that need to be understood and adhered to if the privilege of access into the Anatomy Laboratories and Wilson Museum of Human Anatomy is to be granted.
Students will not be allowed to enter any Anatomy Facility laboratory or the Wilson Museum of Human Anatomy until they have read and understood the Anatomy Act and the Anatomy Safety Policies offered through the “Our Expectations, Your Obligations” Quiz available on Canvas.

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Late submission

Academic integrity

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Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Required readings

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Alignment with Competency standards

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

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BIOS1155: Structure, Function and Disease A

Semester 1, 2021 [Normal day] - Remote

Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Required readings

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Alignment with Competency standards

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Additional information

Additional information

Work, health and safety

Disclaimer

On this page

Useful links

Media

Student links

About us

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