Faculty of Health, Engineering and Science
School: Natural Sciences
This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
Unit Title
Health Science 1Unit Code
SCN1111Year
2015Enrolment Period
1Version
1Credit Points
15Full Year Unit
N
Mode of Delivery
On Campus
Online
Description
This unit provides an overview of the basic sciences of human anatomy and physiology, exploring issues of relevance to the health sciences. Specific topics to be addressed will include: organization of the human body, outlining anatomical terms, chemical and structural bases of cell function, body tissues including homeostasis and physiological control via neural and hormonal mechanisms that maintain a constant internal environment.
Equivalent Rule
Unit was previously coded SCN1101, SCN1103, SCN1105
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
- Describe basic chemical and physical concepts that relate to human biological applications.
- Describe the structure and function of cells and tissues.
- Describe the structure of the nervous and endocrine systems.
- Explain how the endocrine and nervous systems function to regulate body processes and maintain homeostasis.
- Explain the concept of homeostasis.
- Use a range of scientific terminology to describe to structures and functions of the human body.
Unit Content
- Basic chemistry: the chemical nature of matter; water and hydrogen bonds; aqueous and lipid mixtures; electrolytes; acids and bases; drugs, solubility and modes of entry into target cells.
- Cell biology: biologically important molecules - carbohydrates, proteins, lipids and nucleic acids; cell structure and function; structure and function of DNA; relationship between genotype and phenotype; pathogenic microbes and infection control.
- Endocrine system: classes of signalling molecules; introduction to signal transduction; regulation of physiological processes by the endocrine system - antagonistic hormone pairs; examples of drugs/treatment and modes of action.
- Homeostasis; overview and significance of homeostasis; positive and negative feedback loops; roles of nervous and endocrine systems in collaborating to maintain homeostasis.
- Nervous system; structure and function of the central and peripheral nervous systems; senses; examples of nervous systems disorders.
- Tissues; cell specialisation; epithelial, muscle, nervous and connective tissue structure and function; formation of organs.
Additional Learning Experience Information
Lectures, tutorials, self-directed study and online activities.
Assessment
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
ON CAMPUS| Type | Description | Value |
|---|
| Assignment | Exercises | 40% |
| Examination | Online quizzes | 30% |
| Examination | End of semester examination | 30% |
ONLINE| Type | Description | Value |
|---|
| Assignment | Exercises | 40% |
| Examination | Online quizzes | 30% |
| Examination | End of semester examination | 30% |
Text References
- ^ (2013) Medication management for health care professionals CD. Version 1.2.0 Intellilearn Pty Ltd Note: Prescribed electronic resource.
- ^ Reid-Searl, K., Dwyer, T., Moxham, L., Reid-Spiers, J., & Richards, A. (2009). Nursing & health maths & medications survival guide (2nd ed.). Pearson: Australia. Note: Recommended accessory text.
- ^ Marieb, E. N., & Hoehn, K. (2013). Human anatomy and physiology. Pearson New International Edition (9th ed.). New Jersey: Pearson Education. Note: Prescribed text. You can purchase a hardcopy or electronic version of the prescribed textbook. If you do purchase the etext, make sure you also get the subscription to the Mastering A & P accompanying website. This is included with the hardcopy text.
- Martini, F. H., & Nath, J.L. (2012). Fundamentals of anatomy and physiology (9th ed.). San Francisco: Pearson Education.
- Freeman, W. H., & Bracegirdle, B. (1985). An atlas of histology (2nd ed.). London: Heinemann.
- Cree, L., & Rischmiller, S. (2001). Science in nursing (4th ed.). Sydney: W. B. Saunders.
- Seager, S.L., & Slabough, M.R. (2013). Organic and biochemistry for today (8th ed.). Belmont: Nelson Education.
- Strube, P. (2003). Bodyworks: physics and chemistry for nurses (2nd ed.). Sydney: Prentice Hall.
- Timberlake, K. (2011). Basic chemistry (3rd ed.). San Francisco: Pearson Education.
- Lee, G., & Bishop, P. (2013). Microbiology and infection control for health professionals (5th ed.). Pearson: Australia.
^ Mandatory reference
Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Academic Misconduct
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
- plagiarism;
- unauthorised collaboration;
- cheating in examinations;
- theft of other students' work;
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
SCN1111|1|1
Faculty of Health, Engineering and Science
School: Natural Sciences
This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
Unit Title
Health Science 1Unit Code
SCN1111Year
2015Enrolment Period
2Version
2Credit Points
15Full Year Unit
N
Mode of Delivery
On Campus
Online
Description
This unit provides an overview of the basic sciences of human anatomy and physiology, exploring issues of relevance to the health sciences. Specific topics to be addressed will include: organization of the human body, outlining anatomical terms, chemical and structural bases of cell function, body tissues including homeostasis and physiological control via neural and hormonal mechanisms that maintain a constant internal environment.
Equivalent Rule
Unit was previously coded {SCN1101, SCN1103, SCN1105}
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
- Use a range of scientific terminology to describe to structures and functions of the human body.
- Explain the concept of homeostasis.
- Describe basic chemical and physical concepts that relate to human biological applications.
- Describe the structure and function of cells and tissues.
- Describe the structure of the nervous and endocrine systems.
- Explain how the endocrine and nervous systems function to regulate body processes and maintain homeostasis.
Unit Content
- Homeostasis; overview and significance of homeostasis; positive and negative feedback loops; roles of nervous and endocrine systems in collaborating to maintain homeostasis.
- Basic chemistry: the chemical nature of matter; water and hydrogen bonds; aqueous and lipid mixtures; electrolytes; acids and bases; drugs, solubility and modes of entry into target cells.
- Cell biology: biologically important molecules - carbohydrates, proteins, lipids and nucleic acids; cell structure and function; structure and function of DNA; relationship between genotype and phenotype; pathogenic microbes and infection control.
- Tissues; cell specialisation; epithelial, muscle, nervous and connective tissue structure and function; formation of organs.
- Nervous system; structure and function of the central and peripheral nervous systems; senses; examples of nervous systems disorders.
- Endocrine system: classes of signalling molecules; introduction to signal transduction; regulation of physiological processes by the endocrine system - antagonistic hormone pairs; examples of drugs/treatment and modes of action.
Additional Learning Experience Information
Lectures, tutorials, self-directed study and online activities.
Assessment
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
ON CAMPUS| Type | Description | Value |
|---|
| Assignment | Exercises* | 40% |
| Examination | Online quizzes * | 30% |
| Examination | End of semester examination | 30% |
ONLINE| Type | Description | Value |
|---|
| Assignment | Exercises* | 40% |
| Examination | Online quizzes * | 30% |
| Examination | End of semester examination | 30% |
Text References
- ^ Marieb, E. N., & Hoehn, K. (2013). Human anatomy and physiology. Pearson New International Edition (9th ed.). New Jersey: Pearson Education. Note: You can purchase a hardcopy or electronic version of the prescribed textbook. If you do purchase the etext, make sure you also get the subscription to the Mastering A & P accompanying website. This is included with the hardcopy text.
- ^ Reid-Searl, K., Dwyer, T., Moxham, L., Reid-Spiers, J., & Richards, A. (2009) Nursing & health maths & medications survival guide (2nd ed.). Pearson: Australia
- ^ (2013) Medication management for health care professionals CD. Version 1.2.0 Intellilearn Pty Ltd Note: Prescribed electronic resource
- Cree, L., & Rischmiller, S. (2001). Science in nursing (4th ed.). Sydney: W. B. Saunders.
- Freeman, W. H., & Bracegirdle, B. (1985). An atlas of histology (2nd ed.). London: Heinemann.
- Lee, G., & Bishop, P. (2013). Microbiology and infection control for health professionals (5th ed.). Pearson: Australia.
- Martini, F. H., & Nath, J.L. (2012). Fundamentals of anatomy and physiology (9th ed.). San Francisco: Pearson Education.
- Seager, S.L., & Slabough, M.R. (2013). Organic and biochemistry for today (8th ed.). Belmont: Nelson Education.
- Strube, P. (2003). Bodyworks: physics and chemistry for nurses (2nd ed.). Sydney: Prentice Hall.
- Timberlake, K. (2011). Basic chemistry (3rd ed.). San Francisco: Pearson Education.
^ Mandatory reference
Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Academic Misconduct
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
- plagiarism;
- unauthorised collaboration;
- cheating in examinations;
- theft of other students' work;
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
SCN1111|2|2
