Course Title: Examine body systems
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2021
Course Code: HWSS6165
Course Title: Examine body systems
School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4386 - Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation
Course Contact: Namrita Kaul
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4837
Course Contact Email: namrita.kaul@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 50
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge to examine the major body systems, the organs which belong to them and their functions.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
VU22071 Examine body systems |
Element: |
1. Identify major body systems |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Identify the major body systems and their major organs 1.2 Identify the functions of major body systems |
Element: |
2. Examine a body system |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Select a body system for examination 2.2 Determine the parts of the body system being examined 2.3 Examine the structure and function of the organs within the system 2.4 Identify disorders affecting the body system 2.5 Compare disorders with the normal function of the body system |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
Blended learning includes a combination of online lectures, tutorials, and online practical activities.
Teaching Schedule
Please check your timetable for class locations.
The following is the detail of the class schedule-
Session |
Week beginning |
Topic/Activity/Assessment |
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Week 1
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8th Feb. |
Overview, Cells, tissues, organs |
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Week 2
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15th Feb. | Overview, Cells, tissues, organs |
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Week 3
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22nd Feb. |
Digestive System
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Week 4
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1st march | Respiratory System |
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Week 5
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8th March | Cardiovascular System part 1: Heart |
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Week 6
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15th March | Cardiovascular System part 2: Blood |
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Week 7
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22nd march |
Linking digestive, respiratory and cardiovascular systems Practical (to be written up as a report) |
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Week 8
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29th March |
Revision Please check your timetable for class locations.The following is the detail of the class schedule-
Assessment details-
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5th April | Mid Semester Break |
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Week 9 |
12th April | AT 2. MID-SEMESTER THEORY EXAM |
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Week 10 |
19th April | Skeletal system |
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Week 11
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26th April | Skeletal system (Contd.) Discuss and give outline of Assessment 4. |
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Week 12 |
3rd May | Muscular system |
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Week 13 |
10th May | AT 3. DISORDER AFFECTING A BODY SYSTEM (POSTER) Due on 10th May 2021 at 11:59pm through Canvas | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Week 14
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17th May | Nervous System |
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Week 15
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24th May | Revision work |
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Week 16
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31st May | AT 4. FINAL THEORY EXAM |
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Week 17 |
7th June | Resubmissions |
Assessment details-
| Assessment Task | Due Date |
| AT-1 Report | 29th March |
| AT-2. MID-SEMESTER THEORY TEST | Week of 12th April |
| AT-3 DISORDER AFFECTING A BODY SYSTEM (POSTER) | 10th May |
| AT-4 FINAL THEORY TEST | Week of 31st May |
Decision making rules
To pass the course you need achieve a satisfactory result for every assessment.
You will be given only two attempts for each assessment to demonstrate you have the required skills.
A third attempt can only be offered after discussions between the teacher and the Program Coordinator and is not automatic.
Every task must be completed satisfactorily for competence to be achieved.
SATISFACTORY RESULT NEEDS TO BE OBTAINED IN ALL TASKS TO GET A COMPETENT RESULT.
Assessment Information
This course is graded in accordance with competency-based assessment
CA Competency Achieved
NYC Not Yet Competent
DNS Did Not Submit for assessment
If you miss a practical class that is assessed or an assessment ,you need to provide a medical certificate (or other evidence) and arrange an alternative report with your teacher. Please see the details below.
Late work that is submitted without an application for an extension (see below) will not be corrected.
APPLICATION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME FOR SUBMISSION OF ASSESSABLE WORK - A student may apply for an extension of up to 7 days from the original due date. They must lodge the application form (available online http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment/extension) at least 24 hours before the due date. The application is lodged with the School Admin Office on Level 6, Bdg 51. Students requiring longer extensions must apply for SPECIAL CONSIDERATION.
For missed assessments such as exams- you (& your doctor if you are sick) must fill out a special consideration form. This form must be lodged online with supporting evidence prior to, or within, 48 hours of the scheduled time of examination
A minimum of 80% attendance at practical classes is required to pass this course. If you are sick you should submit a medical certificate to 6th floor office addressed to the Program Coordinator. If you miss a practical class that is a prac report write up you need to provide a medical certificate (or other evidence) and arrange an alternative report with your teacher
Plagiarism is the presentation of the work, idea or creation of another person as though it is your own. It is a form of cheating and is a very serious academic offence that may lead to expulsion from the University. Plagiarised material can be drawn from, and presented in, written, graphic and visual form, including electronic data and oral presentation. Plagiarism occurs when the origin of the material used is not appropriately cited. It also occurs through enabling plagiarism, which is the act of assisting or allowing another person to plagiarise or to copy your own work. Please make sure you consider this carefully in completing all your work and assessments in this course and if you are unsure about whether you might have plagiarised, seek help from your teacher.
Reasonable adjustment
Reasonable adjustment is an individualised modification made to the training delivery or assessment methods to enable a student with specific needs to access and participate. Reasonable adjustment may include changed assessment conditions, flexibility in assessments, other academic support, provision of adaptive equipment and in class support. Reasonable adjustment is applied within the start date and end date for the subject/unit being undertaken.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Usefull textbook:
The concise Human body book: an illustrated guide to its structure, function and disorders (ISBN9781405340410) Steve Parker 2009.
Overview of Assessment
The assessments for this course may include tests, group work & written assignments.
Assessment Tasks
| Assessment Task | Due Date |
| AT-1. Report | 29th March |
| AT-2. MID-SEMESTER THEORY TEST | Week of 12th April |
| AT-3. DISORDER AFFECTING A BODY SYSTEM (POSTER) | 10th May |
| AT-4. FINAL THEORY TEST | Week of 31st May |
To pass the course you need achieve a satisfactory result for every assessment.
You will be given only two attempts for each assessment to demonstrate you have the required skills.
A third attempt can only be offered after discussions between the teacher and the Program Coordinator and is not automatic.
Assessment Matrix
Other Information
This course is graded in accordance with competency-based assessment
CA Competency Achieved
NYC Not Yet Competent
DNS Did Not Submit for assessment
Submission of Assessment Tasks
It is expected that any work presented for assessment in this course will be your own. Plagiarism is the presentation of the work, idea or creation of another person as though it is your own. It is a form of cheating and is a very serious academic offence that may lead to expulsion from the University. Plagiarised material can be drawn from, and presented in, written, graphic and visual form, including electronic data and oral presentation. Plagiarism occurs when the origin of the material used is not appropriately cited. It also occurs through enabling plagiarism, which is the act of assisting or allowing another person to plagiarise or to copy your own work. Please make sure you consider this carefully in completing all your work and assessments in this course and if you are unsure about whether you might have plagiarised, seek help from your teacher.
Extensions of time for submission of assessable work
If you are prevented from submitting an assessment on time by circumstances outside your control you may apply for an extension of up to seven (7) calendar days by filling in the application form at least one working day BEFORE the due date. The application form should be emailed to your Program Coordinator, Namrita Kaul, namrita.kaul@rmit.edu.au.
Eligibility criteria for application and the form is available from the link: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/extensions-of-time-for-submission-of-assessable-work
If you require an extension of time longer than 7 days, you must apply for Special Consideration.
Late work that is submitted without an application for an extension will not be corrected.
Special consideration
If you are unable to sit a test, exam or lab-based assessments due to unexpected circumstances (e.g., illness), you should apply for Special Consideration for the missed assessment. Information on applying for Special Consideration can be found from the link: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/special-consideration. Applications for Special Consideration should NOT be submitted to the course or program coordinator.
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