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BMET9901: Anatomy and Physiology for Engineers

Semester 2, 2020 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

This unit of study provides the underpinning knowledge needed in biomedical engineering designs. The anatomic and physiological functional knowledge gained in this subject will enhance prototype development of biomedical designs. Students should gain familiarity with anatomical and physiological terms and their meaning, understanding of the gross anatomy of the major systems in the human body and their importance in the design of biomedical devices and understanding of the major physiological principles which govern the operation of the human body.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit Biomedical Engineering
Credit points 6
Prerequisites
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None
Corequisites
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None
Prohibitions
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AMME5901 OR AMME9901 OR MECH2901 OR BMET2901
Assumed knowledge
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6cp minimum of Junior level Biology

Available to study abroad and exchange students

No

Teaching staff

Coordinator Colin Dunstan, colin.dunstan@sydney.edu.au
Type Description Weight Due Length
Final exam (Open book) Type C final exam Final Exam
Open book exam with written answers
30% Formal exam period 1.5 hours
Outcomes assessed: LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
Presentation group assignment Group Presentation
Presentation based on assigned scenario
25% Multiple weeks 20 minutes, one page handout
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO4 LO5 LO6
Assignment Laboratory reports
Laboratory report
25% Multiple weeks Report for each lab class of 2-3 pages
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO3 LO4 LO6
Assignment Essay
Research on assigned topic related to a body system
20% Week 07 1500 words
Outcomes assessed: LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6
group assignment = group assignment ?
Type C final exam = Type C final exam ?

Assessment summary

  • Final Exam: Covering all topics 
  • Assignment: Oral presentation, plus a handout. Students work in groups of 5.
  • Assignment: Essay 1500 words on an assigned topic
  • Laboratory reports 2-3 pages addressing experiments and observations
  • Final Exam: Open book xxam, short answer questions.

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 very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name

Mark range

Description

High distinction

85 - 100

 

Distinction

75 - 84

 

Credit

65 - 74

 

Pass

50 - 64

 

Fail

0 - 49

When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

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.

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.

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.

WK Topic Learning activity Learning outcomes
Multiple weeks Group presentation of a disease scenario illustrating disease anatomy and/or physiology Presentation (1 hr) LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
Week 01 1. Bone tissue; 2. Musculoskeletal system Lecture (2 hr) LO3 LO4 LO5
Week 02 Bone Lecture (2 hr) LO3 LO5
Week 03 Joints Lecture (2 hr) LO3 LO4 LO5
skeletal anatomy Science laboratory (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO6
Week 04 Muscle Lecture (2 hr) LO3 LO4 LO5
Week 05 1. CNS, PNS, ANS; 2. Neural tissue Lecture (2 hr) LO3 LO4 LO5
Week 06 1. Anatomy of Heart & Blood Vessels; 2. Homeostasis Lecture (2 hr) LO2 LO3 LO4
Week 07 1. Respiratory Anatomy; 2. Renal Anatomy Lecture (2 hr) LO3 LO4 LO5
Muscle anatomy Science laboratory (2 hr) LO1 LO3 LO4 LO6 LO7
Week 08 CVS Physiology Lecture (2 hr) LO3 LO4 LO5
Week 09 1. CVS Physiology; 2. Respiratory Physiology Lecture (2 hr) LO3 LO4 LO5
Week 10 1. Respiratory Physiology; 2. Oral Presentations Lecture (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO6 LO7
Cardiovascular anatomy Science laboratory (2 hr) LO1 LO3 LO4 LO5
Week 11 1. Renal Histology; 2. Renal Physiology Lecture (2 hr) LO3 LO4 LO5
Cardiovascular physiology Science laboratory (2 hr) LO1 LO4 LO5 LO6
Week 12 Repiratory physiolgy Science laboratory (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO4 LO5 LO6

Attendance and class requirements

Lectures will b recorded but attendance is recommend.

Attendance at group presentation and at labs is required.

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

All readings for this unit can be accessed through the Library eReserve, available on Canvas.

  •  Martini, FH, Nath, JL – Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology. Pearson Education, 2009.

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. train students to work as a group in laboratory experiments
  • LO2. understand how biomedical devices affect the normal anatomy and function of the body
  • LO3. identify the gross anatomical features of the human body
  • LO4. describe the normal function of the major body systems (nervous, circulatory, respiratory, musculoskeletal, and renal)
  • LO5. determine how these functions relate to cellular function
  • LO6. develop written and oral communication skills through reporting
  • LO7. develop understanding in ethics and professional attitudes.

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
GQ1 GQ2 GQ3 GQ4 GQ5 GQ6 GQ7 GQ8 GQ9

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

The ;labs have been revised to be more relevant for the class abilities.

Work, health and safety

Students must attend anatomy practical classes wearing closed in shoes, a lab coat and rubber gloves

Disclaimer

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