| Assessment |
| Title |
Exam Length |
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No. Words |
| Assignment 1 |
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30%
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| Assessment Notes |
| Short answer questions |
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| Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and
Graduate Attributes (GA) |
| LO: 1, 2, 4, 7
GA: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 |
| Assignment 2 |
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30%
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| Assessment Notes |
| 2000 word essay |
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| Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and
Graduate Attributes (GA) |
| LO: 3, 5, 6, 7
GA: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 |
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| Final Examination |
2 hrs
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40%
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| Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and
Graduate Attributes (GA) |
| LO: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
GA: 1, 2, 6 |
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| Learning Outcomes (LO) |
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
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analyse the pathogenesis, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases important in Australia in terms of disturbances to homeostasis, detecting these, and restoring and maintaining homeostasis;
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demonstrate, using appropriate examples, an understanding of the role of the human genome and genetic change in the development and characteristics of disease;
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discuss the roles of free radicals in disease causation, and of antioxidants in maintaining and restoring health;
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relate cellular and molecular mechanisms involved in cardiovascular disease and cancer to the clinical characteristics of these diseases, and relevant aspects of their prevention, diagnosis and treatment;
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apply an understanding of factors involved in the pathogenesis of microbial disease, to explain the characteristics of specific diseases, and the rationale for their prevention, treatment and laboratory diagnosis;
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explain how the body's non-specific and specific resistance mechanisms may contribute both to preventing disease and to producing disease signs and symptoms.
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demonstrate an integrated understanding of cellular and molecular mechanisms encountered in major disease processes
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| Graduate Attributes (GA) |
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Attribute |
Taught |
Assessed |
Practised |
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Knowledge of a Discipline
Knowledge of the discipline is a key learning outcome with specific details outlined in unit handouts and elaborated on in other information supplied with the unit material. The student will then map this knowledge onto further problem-solving tasks in assignments, where the identification of central concepts in the discipline, and the student's ability to articulate them, will be assessed.
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| 2 |
Communication Skills
Communication is taught by example, assessed and practised in assignments, examinations and on-line discussions as appropriate. Written communication skills, particularly with regard to construction and presentation of logical expositions and arguments, will be taught and assessed.
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| 3 |
Global Perspectives
Global perspective is included through readings and is most important to health science students.
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Information Literacy
This unit involves skills in on-line learning, literature and information technology. The student will be guided in the use of on-line resources, library and internet access to recommended references, particularly in conjunction with assignment tasks.
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| 5 |
Life-Long Learning
Life-long learning is practised in all Human Biology and Physiology units.
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Problem Solving
Problem solving is an important part of on-line class discussion and is implicit in assessments.
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Social Responsibility
This unit includes components on social implications and ethical considerations.
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| 8 |
Team Work
An ability to interact effectively with others is an important part of the unit. The student will be encouraged to participate in interactive discussion with other students regarding ideas and problems addressed in the unit. Written assignment submissions must be the student's own work, but may be the outcome of group discussion.
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