| Assessment |
| Title |
Exam Length |
Weight |
Mode |
No. Words |
| Assignment 1 |
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35%
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| Assessment Notes |
| Short-answer questions |
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| Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and
Graduate Attributes (GA) |
| LO: 1-6 |
| Laboratory Work |
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5%
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| Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and
Graduate Attributes (GA) |
| LO: 1, 2, 3 and 6 |
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| Final Examination |
2 hrs
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60%
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| Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and
Graduate Attributes (GA) |
| LO:1-6 |
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| Learning Outcomes (LO) |
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
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describe the structures and functions of the human integumentary and urinary systems;
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describe the composition, formation and properties of blood, and its roles in the maintenance of body structures, functions and homeostasis;
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apply understanding of fundamental genetic principles to aspects of human heredity;
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discuss the rationale for dietary recommendations in terms of the sources and functions of food components, and the relationship between diet and health;
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apply an understanding of basic pharmacological principles to explain reasons for routes of drug administration, drug toxicity and drug dependence;
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use knowledge and understanding of microorganisms and host defences (including the immune system) to explain the characteristics of microbial and immunologically based diseases and the rationale for aspects of their prevention, diagnosis and treatment.
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| Graduate Attributes (GA) |
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Attribute |
Taught |
Assessed |
Practised |
| 1 |
Knowledge of a Discipline
Demonstrate a sound knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology of the Integumentary and Urinary systems, Blood, Genetics, nutrition, Pharmacology, Microbiology & immunology, at an introductory level.
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| 2 |
Communication Skills
a. Demonstrate oral, written, numerical and graphic communication
b. Use the medium and form of communication appropriate for a given situation
c. Present well reasoned arguments
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| 3 |
Global Perspectives
a. Demonstrate an awareness of the global context of their discipline and professional area
b. Function in a multicultural or global context
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| 4 |
Information Literacy
Find, acquire, evaluate, manage and use information in a range of media
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| 5 |
Life-Long Learning
a. Understand the limitations of, and have the capacity to evaluate, their current knowledge
b. Identify, evaluate and implement personal learning strategies
c. Practise intellectual curiosity, creativity and critical thinking·
4. Learn both independently and cooperatively
5. Learn new skills and apply learning to new and unexpected situations
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| 6 |
Problem Solving
a. Conceptualize problems and formulate a range of solutions
b. Collect, collate and analyze relevant information to assist problem solving
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| 7 |
Social Responsibility
a. Acknowledge the social and ethical implications of their actions
b. Recognize social justice issues relevant to their discipline and professional area
c. Demonstrate responsibility to the community
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| 8 |
Team Work
a. Work collaboratively and network effectively to solve problems
b. Take responsibility and carry out agreed tasks
c. Take initiative and lead others
d. Operate in a range of supportive roles within teams
e. Negotiate, assert their own values and respect the values and contributions of others
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