Course Title: Introduction to Human Biosciences
Credit Points: 12.00
Important Information:
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
BIOL2480 |
Bundoora Campus |
Undergraduate |
173H School of Health and Biomed |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 1 2019, Sem 2 2019, Sem 1 2020, Sem 2 2020, Sem 1 2021, Sem 2 2021, Sem 1 2022, Sem 2 2022, Sem 1 2023, Sem 2 2023, Sem 1 2024 |
Course Coordinator: Tracy Denning
Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 7677
Course Coordinator Email: tracy.denning@rmit.edu.au
Course Coordinator Location: Bundoora West
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
None
Course Description
In this course you will be introduced to key concepts in anatomy and physiology, including anatomical terminology, structural organisation, homeostasis and control systems. It will provide you with the foundational knowledge to undertake further studies in anatomy and physiology.
Topics covered will include:
Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development
This course contributes to the development of the following Program Learning Outcome/s
Bachelor of Engineering (Biomedical Engineering) (Honours) (BH069):
Bachelor of Biomedical Science (BP231):
Bachelor of Health Science/Bachelor of Applied Science (Chinese Medicine) (BP278), Bachelor of Health Science/Bachelor of Applied Science (Chiropractic) (BP280):
Bachelor of Health Science/Bachelor of Applied Science (Osteopathy) (BP279):
Bachelor of Applied Science (Exercise and Sport Science) (BP296):
Bachelor of Applied Science (Health and Physical Education) (BP041):
Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Laboratory Medicine) (BP147):
This course contributes to the following Program Learning Outcomes for BP321 Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Radiations) (aligned to the Accreditation Standards of the Medical Radiations Practice Board of Australia):
Standard 1
Bachelor of Nursing (BP032) In accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia Registered Nurse Standards for Practice:
Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Sciences (BP311):
On successful completion of this course you should be able to:
Overview of Learning Activities
Course materials will be delivered predominantly online supported with face-to-face workshops/tutorials.
You are encouraged to be proactive and self-directed in your learning, asking questions of your lecturer and/or peers and seeking out information as required, especially from the numerous sources available through the RMIT library, and through links and material specific to this course that is available through myRMIT Studies Course.
Overview of Learning Resources
RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through myRMIT Studies Course.
There are services available to support your learning through the University Library. The Library provides guides on academic referencing and subject specialist help as well as a range of study support services. For further information, please visit the Library page on the RMIT University website and the myRMIT student portal.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment Tasks
Assessment Task 1: Online quizzes
Weighting 15%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6
Assessment Task 2: Workshop assignments
Weighting 35%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5
Assessment Task 3: Take home assignment (Modules 1-5)
Weighting 25%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 2 & 4
Assessment Task 4: Take home assignment (Modules 6-10)
Weighting 25%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 3, 4, 5 & 6
If you have a long-term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.