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BIOS1158: Structure, Function and Disease B

Semester 2, 2022 [Normal day] - Remote

This is an entry ­level unit designed to give students an overview of anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology of the digestive, urinary, reproductive, endocrine, nervous and immune systems relevant for professional practice. The basic concepts of neoplasia will be introduced, and students will also learn the essential principles of infection control in health care practice. Material will be presented in lectures, tutorials workshops and practical sessions. Students are expected to complete self-directed learning packages prior to some practical sessions. This unit includes laboratory classes in which human cadavers are studied; attendance at such classes is required. Students who achieve a pass have a basic working knowledge of professionally relevant aspects of anatomy and physiology. Students who achieve higher grades are better able to integrate various aspects of the unit, and to apply their knowledge to solve problems or explain higher level phenomena.

Unit details and rules

Unit code BIOS1158
Academic unit Department of Medical Sciences
Credit points 6
Prohibitions
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None
Prerequisites
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None
Corequisites
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None
Assumed knowledge
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None

Available to study abroad and exchange students

Yes

Teaching staff

Coordinator Elizabeth Hegedus, elizabeth.hegedus@sydney.edu.au
Type Description Weight Due Length
Final exam (Record+) Type B final exam Final exam
Short-answer and multiple-choice questions
45% Formal exam period 1.5 hours
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO6 LO7 LO8 LO9 LO10 LO11
Online task Topic Quizzes
Short-answer and multiple-choice questions
10% Multiple weeks 30 minutes/quiz
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO11 LO10 LO9 LO8 LO7 LO6 LO5 LO4 LO3
Online task Our Expectations, Your Obligations quiz
Required for access into the Anatomy Laboratories and Wilson Museum.
0% Week 01 30 minutes
Outcomes assessed: LO2
Assignment Infection control
Written assignment
10% Week 03
Due date: 21 Aug 2022 at 23:59

Closing date: 21 Aug 2022
500 words
Outcomes assessed: LO5
In-semester test (Record+) Type B in-semester exam In-semester exam
Short-answer and multiple-choice questions
35% Week 08
Due date: 21 Sep 2022 at 11:00

Closing date: 21 Sep 2022
50 minutes
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO3 LO4
Type B final exam = Type B final exam ?
Type B in-semester exam = Type B in-semester exam ?

Assessment summary

  • Written assignment (10%): A 500 word assigment covering a topic related to Infection Control. Answers must be submitted via Turnitin on the Canvas site.
  • Topic quizzes (10%): Online quizzes consisting of short-answer and multiple-choice quesions will be released throughout the semester, at the completion of each topic.
  • In-semester exam (35%): Online exam (ProctorU Record+). This is a closed-book exam consisting of short-answer and multiple-choice questions. Questions will cover the material on the endocrine and nervous systems presented lectures, applied anatomy workshops and practical classes. Questions are allocated to each topic in proportion to the time devoted to it through lectures, applied anatomy workshops and practical classes.
  • Final exam (45%): Online exam (ProctorU Record+). This is a closed-book exam consisting of short-answer and multiple-choice questions. Questions will cover material on the digestive, renal and reproductive systems, the immune system and immunity and neoplasia. Questions are allocated to each topic in proportion to the time devoted to it through lectures, applied anatomy workshops and practical classes.

Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas.

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a high distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a distinction a superior standard, a credit competent work demonstrating potential for higher study, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name

Mark range

Description

High distinction

85 - 100

Mastery of topics showing extensive integration and ability to transfer knowledge to novel contexts; treatment of tasks shows an advanced synthesis of ideas; demonstration of initiative, complex understanding and analysis; work is very well presented; all criteria addressed and learning outcomes achieved to an outstanding level.

Distinction

75 - 84

Excellent achievement, consistent evidence of deep understanding and application of knowledge in medical science; treatment of tasks shows advanced understanding of topics; demonstration of initiative, complex understanding and analysis; work is well-presented; all criteria addressed and learning outcomes achieved to a superior level.

Credit

65 - 74

Confident in explaining medical science processes, with evidence of solid understanding and achievement; occasional lapses indicative of unresolved issues; treatment of tasks shows a good understanding of topic; work is well-presented with a minimum of errors; all criteria addressed and learning outcomes achieved to a high level.

Pass

50 - 64

Satisfactory level of engagement with and understanding of topic; some inconsistencies in understanding and knowledge of medical science; work is adequately presented, with some errors or omissions, most criteria addressed and learning outcomes achieved to an adequate level.

Fail

0 - 49

Unsatisfactory achievement and engagement with the medical science discipline; inadequate understanding or fundamental misunderstanding of topics; most criteria and learning outcomes not clearly or adequately addressed or achieved; lack of effort/involvement in the unit.

For more information see sydney.edu.au/students/guide-to-grades.

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

  • Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
  • After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

This unit has an exception to the standard University policy or supplementary information has been provided by the unit coordinator. This information is displayed below:

All assignments must be submitted by the due date and quizzes and exams attended when they are scheduled. Students are expected to manage their time and to prioritise tasks to meet deadlines. Assessment items submitted after the due date without an approved extension using a special consideration or special arrangement form or request will incur penalties. Failure to meet assessment deadlines will incur mark deductions of 5% of the maximum awardable mark available for every day past the due date (for electronic submissions, days late includes Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays). These deductions will continue for 10 calendar days, until the solutions for the assignment are released, or marked assignments are returned to other students. At that point the mark awarded will be zero. For example, on an assignment given a mark of 70/100, the penalty would be 5 marks if submitted up to 24 hours late, resulting in a final mark of 65/100. If the assignment is submitted 6 days late, the penalty would be 30 marks and the final mark would be 40/100. If the assignment is more than 10 days late, submitted after the solutions for the assignment are released, or marked assignments are returned to other students, the final mark will be 0/100.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website  provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.  

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

You may only use artificial intelligence and writing assistance tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator, and if you do use them, you must also acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section.

Studiosity is permitted for postgraduate units unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission.

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

WK Topic Learning activity Learning outcomes
Week 01 Introduction to BIOS1158 Online class (1 hr) LO1
Infection control 1; Infection control 2 Lecture (2 hr) LO1 LO5
Infection control 3; Infection control 4 Lecture (2 hr) LO1 LO5
Week 02 Endocrine system 1; Endocrine system 2 Lecture (2 hr) LO1 LO3
Q and A tutorial (Infection control) Online class (1 hr) LO1 LO5
Endocrine system 3; Endocrine system 4 Lecture (2 hr) LO1 LO3
Week 03 Q and A tutorial (Endocrine system) Online class (1 hr) LO1 LO3
Nervous system 1; Nervous system 2 Lecture (2 hr) LO1 LO4
Week 04 Nervous system workshop 1 Workshop (2 hr) LO1 LO4
Nervous system 3; Nervous system 4 Lecture (2 hr) LO1 LO4
Week 05 Nervous system workshop 2 Workshop (2 hr) LO1 LO4
Nervous system 5; Nervous system 6 Lecture (2 hr) LO1 LO4
Week 06 Nervous system practical Practical (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO4
Nervous system 7; Nervous system 8 Lecture (2 hr) LO1 LO4
Week 07 Gastrointestinal system 1; Gastrointestinal system 2 Lecture (2 hr) LO1 LO6
Q and A tutorial (Nervous system) Online class (2 hr) LO1 LO4
Gastrointestinal system 3; Gastrointestinal system 4 Lecture (2 hr) LO1 LO6
Week 08 Renal system 1; Renal system 2 Lecture (2 hr) LO1 LO7
Week 09 Renal system 3; Renal system 4 Lecture (2 hr) LO1 LO7
Week 10 Reproductive system 1; Reproductive system 2 Lecture (2 hr) LO1 LO8
Gastrointestinal system practical Practical (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO6
Reproductive system 3; Reproductive system 4 Lecture (2 hr) LO1 LO8
Week 11 Immune system 1; Immune system 2 Lecture (2 hr) LO1 LO9 LO10
Renal system practical Practical (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO7
Immune system 3; Immune system 4 Lecture (2 hr) LO1 LO9 LO10
Week 12 Neoplasia 1; Neoplasia 2 Lecture (2 hr) LO1 LO11
Reproductive system practical Practical (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO8
Neoplasia 3; Neoplasia 4 Lecture (2 hr) LO1 LO11
Week 13 Q and A tutorial (Abdomen) Online class (2 hr) LO1 LO6 LO7 LO8
Q and A tutorial (Immune system and Neoplasia) Online class (2 hr) LO1 LO9 LO10 LO11

Attendance and class requirements

Attendance requirements: 

  • The University of Sydney Coursework Policy 2014 states: 
  • 55 (2) A student enrolled in a unit of study must comply with the requirements set out in the faculty resolutions, award course resolutions or unit of study outline about undertaking the unit of study, including on matters such as: (a) attendance at and participation in lectures, seminars and tutorials; and (b) participation in practical work.
  • LECTURES will be held on Mondays from 8-10 am, and Wednesdays from 11 am – 1 pm. Note: Monday lectures are not held every week. Please check the pdf timetable for individual class details (see below).
  • PRACTICAL/TUTORIALS will be held on MONDAYS from 10-12 noon in the Anderson Stuart Anatomy laboratories (please check Canvas for details). Note: your attendance at practical/tutorials will be recorded. Practical classes are not held every week. Please check the pdf timetable for individual class details (see below).
  • Please click on the 'Timetable' button among the buttons along the top of the BIOS1158 Canvas Homepage to access a detailed pdf of the timetable showing the scheduled lectures, and practical/tutorials and the topics covered.

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Required readings

The following Anatomy and Physiology textbook is recommended.

  • Introduction to the Human Body
  • Tortora GJ & Derrickson BH
  • Wiley Australia
  •  Australia & New Zealand Edition/11th Edition/2018

Additional textbooks and readings for this unit can be accessed via ‘Reading List’ on the BIOS1158 Canvas.

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. Use anatomical and directional terminology appropriately.
  • LO2. Understand the ethics of working with human cadavers.
  • LO3. Understand the principal anatomical structures, its role in physiological regulation of the body, and common or significant pathology of the endocrine system.
  • LO4. Understand the normal gross and sectional anatomical structure, basic physiology and common or significant pathology of the nervous system and apply knowledge to interpret structures in images created using common modalities such as plain and contrast radiographs, CT and MRI.
  • LO5. Understand the role of microbes in maintaining health and producing disease; essential infection control principles and practices used to prevent transmission of infectious disease.
  • LO6. Understand the normal gross and sectional anatomical structure, basic physiology and common or significant pathology of the gastrointestinal system and apply knowledge to interpret structures in images created using common modalities such as plain and contrast radiographs, CT and MRI.
  • LO7. Understand the normal gross and sectional anatomical structure, basic physiology and common or significant pathology of the renal system and apply knowledge to interpret structures in images created using common modalities such as plain and contrast radiographs, CT and MRI.
  • LO8. Understand the normal gross and sectional anatomical structure, basic physiology and common or significant pathology of the male and female reproductive systems and apply knowledge to interpret structures in images created using common modalities such as plain and contrast radiographs, CT and MRI.
  • LO9. Understand the principle anatomical structures and common or significant pathology of the lymphatic system, and its role in the spread of tumours.
  • LO10. Understand the role of the immune system in responding to trauma and the prevention of disease including infections and cancer, and it’s role in producing disease.
  • LO11. Understand the terminology associated with neoplasia and the classification, etiology, diagnosis and treatment of cancer.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1 Depth of disciplinary expertise

Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.

GQ2 Critical thinking and problem solving

Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.

GQ3 Oral and written communication

Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.

GQ4 Information and digital literacy

Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.

GQ5 Inventiveness

Generating novel ideas and solutions.

GQ6 Cultural competence

Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.

GQ7 Interdisciplinary effectiveness

Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.

GQ8 Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity

An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.

GQ9 Influence

Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes Graduate qualities
GQ1 GQ2 GQ3 GQ4 GQ5 GQ6 GQ7 GQ8 GQ9

Alignment with Competency standards

Outcomes Competency standards
LO1
Professional capabilities for medical radiation practice - MRPBA
1.1.a. Apply knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the human body to practice.
1.1.b. Apply knowledge of the scientific explanations underpinning disease and injuries affecting the human body to enable delivery of safe, high-quality examinations/treatment.
1.1.c. Identify anatomical structures and physiological processes, injuries and diseases of the human body in medical images.
LO2
Professional capabilities for medical radiation practice - MRPBA
1.1.b. Apply knowledge of the scientific explanations underpinning disease and injuries affecting the human body to enable delivery of safe, high-quality examinations/treatment.
Domain 2.1.g. Practice the basic principles underpinning bio-ethics in medical radiation practice and recognise and respond appropriately to ethical issues encountered in practice.
LO3
Professional capabilities for medical radiation practice - MRPBA
1.1.a. Apply knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the human body to practice.
1.1.b. Apply knowledge of the scientific explanations underpinning disease and injuries affecting the human body to enable delivery of safe, high-quality examinations/treatment.
1.1.c. Identify anatomical structures and physiological processes, injuries and diseases of the human body in medical images.
LO4
Professional capabilities for medical radiation practice - MRPBA
1.1.a. Apply knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the human body to practice.
1.1.b. Apply knowledge of the scientific explanations underpinning disease and injuries affecting the human body to enable delivery of safe, high-quality examinations/treatment.
1.1.c. Identify anatomical structures and physiological processes, injuries and diseases of the human body in medical images.
LO5
Professional capabilities for medical radiation practice - MRPBA
1.1.b. Apply knowledge of the scientific explanations underpinning disease and injuries affecting the human body to enable delivery of safe, high-quality examinations/treatment.
Domain 5.2.d. Identify and manage risk of infection, including during aseptic procedures.
National Safety and Quality Health Service - NSQHS
3. Preventing and Controlling Infections Standard
LO6
Professional capabilities for medical radiation practice - MRPBA
1.1.a. Apply knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the human body to practice.
1.1.b. Apply knowledge of the scientific explanations underpinning disease and injuries affecting the human body to enable delivery of safe, high-quality examinations/treatment.
1.1.c. Identify anatomical structures and physiological processes, injuries and diseases of the human body in medical images.
LO7
Professional capabilities for medical radiation practice - MRPBA
1.1.a. Apply knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the human body to practice.
1.1.b. Apply knowledge of the scientific explanations underpinning disease and injuries affecting the human body to enable delivery of safe, high-quality examinations/treatment.
1.1.c. Identify anatomical structures and physiological processes, injuries and diseases of the human body in medical images.
LO8
Professional capabilities for medical radiation practice - MRPBA
1.1.a. Apply knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the human body to practice.
1.1.b. Apply knowledge of the scientific explanations underpinning disease and injuries affecting the human body to enable delivery of safe, high-quality examinations/treatment.
1.1.c. Identify anatomical structures and physiological processes, injuries and diseases of the human body in medical images.
LO9
Professional capabilities for medical radiation practice - MRPBA
1.1.a. Apply knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the human body to practice.
1.1.b. Apply knowledge of the scientific explanations underpinning disease and injuries affecting the human body to enable delivery of safe, high-quality examinations/treatment.
1.1.c. Identify anatomical structures and physiological processes, injuries and diseases of the human body in medical images.
Professional capabilities for medical radiation practice - MRPBA
1.1.a. Apply knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the human body to practice.
1.1.b. Apply knowledge of the scientific explanations underpinning disease and injuries affecting the human body to enable delivery of safe, high-quality examinations/treatment.
1.1.c. Identify anatomical structures and physiological processes, injuries and diseases of the human body in medical images.
1.3.c. Understand use of CT, MRI and PET in the localisation of a range of cancer sites, patient/client presentations and related planning procedures.
National Safety and Quality Health Service - NSQHS
3. Preventing and Controlling Infections Standard
Professional capabilities for medical radiation practice - MRPBA
1.1.b. Apply knowledge of the scientific explanations underpinning disease and injuries affecting the human body to enable delivery of safe, high-quality examinations/treatment.
1.3.c. Understand use of CT, MRI and PET in the localisation of a range of cancer sites, patient/client presentations and related planning procedures.
National Safety and Quality Health Service -
Competency code Taught, Practiced or Assessed Competency standard
3 A Preventing and Controlling Infections Standard

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

In response to the thoughtful and encouraging feedback from the students of 2021, we have made a few changes for 2022. Whilst we may not be able to change the timetable in terms of days and times, we have reorganised the sequence of classes in 2022, and have introduced both face-to-face and online classes. Formative assessments: Peter's Daily Questions remain, and have been extended into other topics. The practice Topic quizzes also remain. Summative assessments: We have changed the assessments to allow a reduction in the weighting of the final exam. There will be topic quizzes at the completion of each topic that will contain both short and multiple-choice questions to provide students with examples of the types of questions to expect in the main assessments. These will contribute 10% to the final mark. Whilst the practical classes have returned to the laboratories in 2022, we were encouraged to hear that what was provided online in 2021 helped students to learn. We were also encouraged to see that the KuraCloud modules were helpful. We have extended these to other body systems in 2022. Elizabeth Hegedus

Work, health and safety

  • No eating or drinking is allowed in any laboratory under any circumstance. This includes all dry lab and wet lab spaces in the Anderson Stuart building and all dry lab and seminar rooms in the CPC.
  • Anatomy practical classes will be held in the Anatomy wet labs in the Anderson Stuart Building (F13) and there are specific respect and safety requirements that need to be understood and adhered to if the privilege of access into the Anatomy Laboratories and Wilson Museum of Human Anatomy is to be granted.
  • Students will not be allowed to enter any Anatomy Facility laboratory or the Wilson Museum of Human Anatomy until they have read and understood the Anatomy Act and the Anatomy Safety Policies offered through the “Our Expectations, Your Obligations” Quiz available on Canvas.

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