Outline

Overview

This is an entry level unit designed to give students an overview of anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology of the digestive, urinary, reproductive, endocrine, nervous and immune systems relevant for professional practice. The basic concepts of neoplasia will be introduced, and students will also learn the essential principles of infection control in health care practice. Material will be presented in lectures, tutorials 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 phenomena.

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
Lecturer(s)	Suzanne Ollerenshaw, suzanne.ollerenshaw@sydney.edu.au
	Michelle Gerke-Duncan, michelle.gerke@sydney.edu.au
	Damian Holsinger, damian.holsinger@sydney.edu.au
	Helen Ritchie, helen.ritchie@sydney.edu.au
	Jin Huang, jin.huang@sydney.edu.au
	Elizabeth Hegedus, elizabeth.hegedus@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Supervised exam ?	Final exam Short-answer and multiple-choice questions	45%	Formal exam period	1.5 hours
Outcomes assessed:
Online task	Topic quizzes Short-answer and multiple-choice questions	10%	Multiple weeks	15 minutes
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Infection control assignment Written assignment	10%	Week 04 Due date: 23 Aug 2023 at 23:59 Closing date: 25 Aug 2023	500 words
Outcomes assessed:
Supervised test ?	In-semester exam Short-answer and multiple-choice questions	35%	Week 08 Due date: 20 Sep 2023 at 11:00	50 minutes
Outcomes assessed:

Assessment summary

Written assignment (10%): A 500 word assigment covering a topic related to Infection Control. Answers must be submitted via Turnitin on the Canvas site.
Topic quizzes (10%): Multiple quizzes consisting of short-answer and multiple-choice questions relating to each topic will be released throughout the semester.
In-semester exam (35%): Supervised exam. This is a closed-book exam consisting of short-answer and multiple-choice questions. Questions will cover the material on the endocrine and nervous systems presented lectures, applied anatomy workshops and practical classes. Questions are allocated to each topic in proportion to the time devoted to it through lectures, applied anatomy workshops and practical classes. 50 minutes (plus 10 minutes reading time)
Final exam (45%): Supervised exam. This is a closed-book exam consisting of short-answer and multiple-choice questions. Questions will cover material on the digestive, renal and reproductive systems, the immune system and immunity and neoplasia. Questions are allocated to each topic in proportion to the time devoted to it through lectures, applied anatomy workshops and practical classes. 1.5 hours (plus 10 minutes reading time)

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	Introduction to BIOS1158	Online class (1 hr)
	Infection control 1; Infection control 2	Lecture (2 hr)
	Infection control across time and culture.	Workshop (1.5 hr)
Week 02	Endocrine system 1; Endocrine system 2	Lecture (2 hr)
	'BrainSpace' Neuroscience tutorial	Tutorial (2 hr)
	Endocrine system 3; Endocrine system 4	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 03	Nervous system 1; Nervous system 2	Lecture (2 hr)
	Nervous system workshop 1	Workshop (2 hr)
	Endocrine system tutorial	Online class (1 hr)
Week 04	Nervous system 3; Nervous system 4	Lecture (2 hr)
	Nervous system workshop 2	Workshop (2 hr)
	Infection control tutorial	Online class (1 hr)
Week 05	Nervous system 5; Nervous system 6	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 05	Nervous system practical	Practical (2 hr)
Week 06	Nervous system 7; Nervous system 8	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 06	Nervous system tutorial	Online class (2 hr)
Week 07	Gastrointestinal system 1; Gastrointestinal system 2	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 07	Gastrointestinal system 3; Gastrointestinal system 4	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 08	Renal system 1; Renal system 2	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 09	Renal system 3; Renal system 4	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 10	Reproductive system 1; Reproductive system 2	Lecture (2 hr)
	Gastrointestinal system practical	Practical (2 hr)
	Reproductive system 3; Reproductive system 4	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 11	Immune system 1; Immune system 2	Lecture (2 hr)
	Renal system practical	Practical (2 hr)
	Immune system 3; Immune system 4	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 12	Neoplasia 1; Neoplasia 2	Lecture (2 hr)
	Reproductive system practical	Practical (2 hr)
	Abdomen tutorial	Online class (2 hr)
Week 13	Neoplasia 3; Neoplasia 4	Lecture (2 hr)
	Immune system/Neoplasia Tutorial	Online class (2 hr)
	Pathology of the body systems	Tutorial (1 hr)

Attendance and class requirements

Attendance requirements:

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.
LECTURES will be held on Mondays from 8-10 am, and Wednesdays from 11 am – 1 pm. Note: Wednesday lectures are not held every week. Please check the pdf timetable for individual class details (see below).
PRACTICAL/TUTORIALS will be held on MONDAYS from 10-12 noon in the Anderson Stuart Anatomy laboratories (please check Canvas for details) and in the Chau Chak Wing Museum and the Ainsworth Pathology Museum. Note: your attendance at practical/tutorials will be recorded. Practical classes are not held every week. Please check the pdf timetable for individual class details (see below).
Please click on the 'Timetable' button among the buttons along the top of the BIOS1158 Canvas Homepage to access a detailed pdf of the timetable showing the scheduled lectures, and practical/tutorials and the topics covered.

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

A list of textbooks and readings for this unit can be accessed via ‘Reading List’ on the BIOS1158 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 principal anatomical structures, its role in physiological regulation of the body, and common or significant pathology of the endocrine system.
LO4. Understand the normal gross and sectional anatomical structure, basic physiology and common or significant pathology of the nervous 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 role of microbes in maintaining health and producing disease; essential infection control principles and practices used to prevent transmission of infectious disease.
LO6. Understand the normal gross and sectional anatomical structure, basic physiology and common or significant pathology of the gastrointestinal system and apply knowledge to interpret structures in images created using common modalities such as plain and contrast radiographs, CT and MRI.
LO7. Understand the normal gross and sectional anatomical structure, basic physiology and common or significant pathology of the renal system and apply knowledge to interpret structures in images created using common modalities such as plain and contrast radiographs, CT and MRI.
LO8. Understand the normal gross and sectional anatomical structure, basic physiology and common or significant pathology of the male and female reproductive systems and apply knowledge to interpret structures in images created using common modalities such as plain and contrast radiographs, CT and MRI.
LO9. Understand the principle anatomical structures and common or significant pathology of the lymphatic system, and its role in the spread of tumours.
LO10. Understand the role of the immune system in responding to trauma and the prevention of disease including infections and cancer, and it’s role in producing disease.
LO11. Understand the terminology associated with neoplasia and the classification, etiology, diagnosis and treatment of cancer.

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. 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. 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.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. Domain 5.2.d. Identify and manage risk of infection, including during aseptic procedures. National Safety and Quality Health Service - 3. Preventing and Controlling Infections Standard
	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.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.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.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.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. 1.3.c. Understand use of CT, MRI and PET in the localisation of a range of cancer sites, patient/client presentations and related planning procedures. National Safety and Quality Health Service - 3. Preventing and Controlling Infections Standard
	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. 1.3.c. Understand use of CT, MRI and PET in the localisation of a range of cancer sites, patient/client presentations and related planning procedures.

National Safety and Quality Health Service -

Competency code	Taught, Practiced or Assessed	Competency standard
3		Preventing and Controlling Infections Standard

Responding to student feedback

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

In response to the thoughtful and encouraging feedback from the students of 2022, we have kept many of the initiatives introduced in 2022 and add a few new ones for 2023. We were not able to change the timetable due to course and University-wide timetabling constraints. Formative assessments: Most lecturers will continue to email practice questions (weekly) for their topic. The practice Canvas quizzes remain. The format of the summative assessments remains unchanged from last year, with several assessments of lower weighting spread throughout the semester. A number of new teaching and learning activities have been included this semester: a novel way to help students learn neuroscience, an object-based learning tutorial in the CCWM to expand our horizons regarding infection control practices, and a pathology museum tutorial to consolidate the 'structure, function and disease' relating to all the body systems learned about throughout the year. Elizabeth Hegedus BIOS1158 Coordinator

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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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

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Additional information

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BIOS1158: Structure, Function and Disease B

Semester 2, 2023 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

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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