School: Science

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 1
  • Unit Code

    SCN1111
  • Year

    2021
  • Enrolment Period

    1
  • Version

    5
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
    Online
  • Unit Coordinator

    Dr Eliena KIROV

Description

This unit provides an introduction to basic human anatomy and physiology and lays the foundation for application to nursing and midwifery practice. Specific topics to be addressed include: the organisation of the human body, anatomical terms, cellular function, body tissues, homeostasis and anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular, respiratory, integumentary, musculoskeletal, neurological and endocrine systems.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded {SCN1101, SCN1103, SCN1105}

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Explain the importance of homeostasis in maintaining health.
  2. Identify the structure and function of bacterial, viral and human cells and tissues.
  3. Describe the structure and function of the neurological, endocrine, integumentary and musculoskeletal systems.
  4. Identify physiology underpinning vital sign measurement in the identification of normal body systems.

Unit Content

  1. Homeostasis and the human body.
  2. Cellular structure and function, receptors (include bacteria and viruses).
  3. Anatomy and physiology of blood.
  4. Introduction to the cardiac system.
  5. Introduction to the respiratory system.
  6. Anatomy and physiology of the integumentary system.
  7. Anatomy and physiology of the musculoskeletal system.
  8. Anatomy and physiology of the neurological system.
  9. Anatomy and physiology of the endocrine system.

Learning Experience

ON-CAMPUS

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECUs LMS

JoondalupMount LawleySouth West (Bunbury)
Semester 113 x 2 hour labNot Offered13 x 2 hour lab
Semester 113 x 1 hour lectureNot Offered13 x 1 hour lecture
Semester 213 x 2 hour labNot OfferedNot Offered
Semester 213 x 1 hour lectureNot OfferedNot Offered

For more information see the Semester Timetable

ONLINE

Students will engage in learning experiences through ECUs LMS as well as additional ECU l

Additional Learning Experience Information

Interactive learning activities (18 hours), tutorials (18 hours), 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 School Progression Panel.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
TestMultiple choice questions20%
Case StudyClinical case scenario30%
TestEnd of semester test15%
EssayEnd of semester written assessment35%
ONLINE
TypeDescriptionValue
TestMultiple choice questions20%
Case StudyClinical case scenario30%
TestEnd of semester test15%
EssayEnd of semester written assessment35%

Core Reading(s)

  • Marieb, E. N., & Hoehn, K. (2019). Human anatomy & physiology (Eleventh edition.). Harlow, United Kingdom: Pearson Education Limited. Retrieved from https://ecu.on.worldcat.org/oclc/1064831063

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|5|1

School: Science

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 1
  • Unit Code

    SCN1111
  • Year

    2021
  • Enrolment Period

    2
  • Version

    5
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
    Online
  • Unit Coordinator

    Dr Eliena KIROV

Description

This unit provides an introduction to basic human anatomy and physiology and lays the foundation for application to nursing and midwifery practice. Specific topics to be addressed include: the organisation of the human body, anatomical terms, cellular function, body tissues, homeostasis and anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular, respiratory, integumentary, musculoskeletal, neurological and endocrine systems.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded {SCN1101, SCN1103, SCN1105}

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Explain the importance of homeostasis in maintaining health.
  2. Identify the structure and function of bacterial, viral and human cells and tissues.
  3. Describe the structure and function of the neurological, endocrine, integumentary and musculoskeletal systems.
  4. Identify physiology underpinning vital sign measurement in the identification of normal body systems.

Unit Content

  1. Homeostasis and the human body.
  2. Cellular structure and function, receptors (include bacteria and viruses).
  3. Anatomy and physiology of blood.
  4. Introduction to the cardiac system.
  5. Introduction to the respiratory system.
  6. Anatomy and physiology of the integumentary system.
  7. Anatomy and physiology of the musculoskeletal system.
  8. Anatomy and physiology of the neurological system.
  9. Anatomy and physiology of the endocrine system.

Learning Experience

ON-CAMPUS

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECUs LMS

JoondalupMount LawleySouth West (Bunbury)
Semester 113 x 2 hour labNot Offered13 x 2 hour lab
Semester 113 x 1 hour lectureNot Offered13 x 1 hour lecture
Semester 213 x 2 hour labNot OfferedNot Offered
Semester 213 x 1 hour lectureNot OfferedNot Offered

For more information see the Semester Timetable

ONLINE

Students will engage in learning experiences through ECUs LMS as well as additional ECU l

Additional Learning Experience Information

Interactive learning activities (18 hours), tutorials (18 hours), 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 School Progression Panel.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
TestMultiple choice questions20%
Case StudyClinical case scenario30%
TestEnd of semester test15%
EssayEnd of semester written assessment35%
ONLINE
TypeDescriptionValue
TestMultiple choice questions20%
Case StudyClinical case scenario30%
TestEnd of semester test15%
EssayEnd of semester written assessment35%

Core Reading(s)

  • Marieb, E. N., & Hoehn, K. (2019). Human anatomy & physiology (Eleventh edition.). Harlow, United Kingdom: Pearson Education Limited. Retrieved from https://ecu.on.worldcat.org/oclc/1064831063

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.

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