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HHSC146 Fundamentals of Health Science 1

Updated: 13 October 2011
Credit Points 6
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study
Armidale Trimester 1 On Campus
Intensive School(s) None
Supervised Exam There is a UNE Supervised Examination held at the end of the teaching period in which you are enrolled.
Pre-requisites None
Co-requisites None
Restrictions HHSC136
Notes None
Combined Units None
Coordinator(s) Gudrun Dieberg (gdieberg@une.edu.au)
Unit Description

This unit provides a foundation for studying, in subsequent units, the structures and functions of the human body, and some factors affecting these. Students will develop basic knowledge and understanding of cells, tissues, body fluids and organ systems, and underlying chemical and physical principles, and apply this to the study of the basic functional anatomy of the musculoskeletal system and to introductory microbiology. Students will also begin to develop practical and problem solving skills.
Prescribed Material
Mandatory 		Shrink Wrapped Package(s):

Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material

Human Anatomy and Physiology
ISBN: 9314994244311
Marieb, E.N. and Hoehn, K., Pearson Benjamin Cumming 8th ed. 2010
Note: Package includes: Interactive Physiology CD-ROM; A Brief Atlas of the Human Body; MyA&P Access Kit (web access card); and Mastering A&P (access card).
Text refers to: Trimester 1 , On Campus
Text(s):

Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material

Microbiology and Infection Control for Health Professionals
ISBN: 9781442501850
Lee, G. and Bishop, P., Pearson Australia 4th ed. 2009
Text refers to: Trimester 1 , On Campus
Recommended Material
Optional 		Text(s):

Note: Recommended material is held in the University Library - purchase is optional

Science in Nursing
ISBN: 9780729532600
Cree, L.A. and Rischmiller, S., Harcourt 4th ed. 2001
Text refers to: Trimester 1 , On Campus
Disclaimer Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period.
Assessment
Title Exam Length Weight Mode No. Words
Assignment 1 20%
Assessment Notes
Short-answer questions It is mandatory to submit this assignment.
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 GA: 1, 2, 4, 6
Laboratory Work 5%
Assessment Notes
Practical activities booklet It is mandatory to submit the Practical Activities Booklet.
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 GA: 1, 2, 4, 6, 8
Test 15%
Assessment Notes
Multiple choice questions It is mandatory to complete this test.
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1, 2 GA: 1, 2, 4, 6
Final Examination 2 hrs 60%
Assessment Notes
To pass the unit, the student must attempt, submit and satisfactorily perform in the examination.
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 GA: 1, 2, 4, 6

Learning Outcomes (LO) Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
  1. describe the human body holistically in terms of the integration of different levels of organisation, the major components and functions of the body systems and their interrelationships, and homeostasis and its maintenance;
  2. demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental chemical properties of the matter of which the body is composed, including the major characteristics of biologically important molecules especially as they relate to their functions in the body;
  3. describe major structures and functions of the cell, and the structures, functions and locations of the major body tissue types;
  4. apply an understanding of the physical, chemical and physiological principles underlying the maintenance of fluid balance in the cells and tissues of the body to practical situations;
  5. describe the bones, major muscle groups and joints in terms of their correct terminology, locations, interrelationships and functions, and discuss body movement in terms of relevant biomechanical principles;
  6. describe the characteristics of the major types of human pathogens and their spread through populations.

Graduate Attributes (GA)
Attribute Taught Assessed Practised
1 Knowledge of a Discipline
Knowledge of the discipline is a key learning outcome. 		True True True
2 Communication Skills
Communication is taught by example, assessed and practised in assignments, exams and on-line discussions. 		True True
4 Information Literacy
Unit involves skills in on-line learning, literature and information technology. 		True True True
5 Life-Long Learning
Practised in all Human Biology and Physiology units. 		True
6 Problem Solving
Is an important part of class discussion and assessment. 		True True True
7 Social Responsibility
Unit includes components on social implications and ethics 		True
8 Team Work
Ability to interact effectively with others is an important part of the unit and especially important for practical activities. 		True True
   

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