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Human Physiology
Subject Number: HESC 351
CRN 71393
Canberra Institute of Prerequisites: Human Anatomy
Technology

Centre of Health,
Department: Health Sciences Bruce A104
Community &
Wellbeing Teachers: Keith Foley-Chell (62073737)
keith.foley-chell@cit.act.edu.au
Room: B010

Theory Classes/Tutorials: Tuesdays 9.00-12.00

1. Subject Outline

The purpose of this subject is to provide participants with a comprehensive

knowledge of the physiology of the human body.

Learning Outcome 1
Demonstrate an understanding of the physiology to each body system

Learning Outcome 2
Describe the processes of metabolisms, temperature regulation and biological
maturation
Online Component

This subject can be studied online as follows.

Theory:
All theory lectures are available as power point overheads and as mp3 recordings.
Please email the teacher (as above) if lecture recordings appear not to play or
download. It is recommended that the mp3 recording be downloaded before playing.
Be sure to set your mp3 player (iTunes for example) to “remember playback position”
so that if you have to stop playback the recording will automatically continue from the
last point.
Practical:
Tutorial tasks are posted on WebCT regularly. You should aim to work through each
tutorial task, as they replicate the type and level of questioning which you may
experience in assessment. Work through these tasks in the days after the relevant
lecture. Suggested answers will normally be posted one week after the relevant lecture
and tutorial.

You will also find a discussion board (or similar) on WebCT. These are to post
questions and suggest answers relating to the course material. Your teacher will
mediate this discussion and will (each Wednesday) suggest appropriate answers to
material which has been posted and discussed during the week.

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Contact the teacher directly if you have any queries about the subject itself, course
content, assessment or any other problems.
The discussion board is ONLY for discussions relating to course content.

2. Class Schedule

CIT Date Theory/Tutorial

Week
29 20/7/10 Reproductive System
30 27/7/10 Lymphatics and Immunity
31 3/8/10 Circulatory System 1
32 10/8/10 Circulatory System 2
33 17/8/10 Theory Review Online
34 24/8/10 Theory Assessment 1
35 31/9/10 Respiratory System
36 7/9/10 Urinary System
37 14/9/10 Digestive Theory
38 21/9/10 Endocrine Theory
41 12/10/10 Theory Assessment 2
42 19/10/10 Nervous Theory
43 26/10/10 Muscular Theory
44 2/11/10 Skeletal Theory
45 9/11/10 Stress Theory
46 16/11/10 Theory Review Online
47 23/11/10 Theory Assessment 3

3. Recommended texts and other resources

Marieb, E.N. (2007) Human Anatomy and Physiology, 7th Edn., Benjamin/Cummings,
California.

4. Subject Workload

This subject will require comprehensive reading of theoretical materials and will be
assisted by listening to lecture recordings. It will also require regular involvement in
tutorials. It is anticipated that, in addition to the above, students will require a
minimum of three hours study each week.

5. Assessment
There are three written theory papers, as listed in the schedule above.
These will be in the form of short essay questions.
Students will be prepared for this assessment format during tutorial sessions.
This Subject is graded to High Distinction (HD by panel review).

Assessment method Assessment Date Learning Outcomes and

(Graded to HD) Topics to be Assessed
Written Theory Week 34 2
Assessment 1 24/8/10 Reproductive, Lymph & Immunity and
9.30-11.30 Circulatory systems

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Written Theory Week 41 2

Assessment 2 12/10/10 Respiratory, Urinary, Digestive and Endocrine
9.30-11.30 Systems
Written Theory Week 47 1, 2
Assessment 3 23/11/10 Nervous, Muscular, Skeletal Systems and
9.30-11.30 Stress

One resit will be available for each assessment event, if required.

GRADE CRITERIA
High Student has demonstrated excellent comprehension of material covered in this module &
Distinction depth of knowledge is articulated very well with integration across concepts. Evidence of
outstanding proficiency across the full range of Learning Outcomes with extremely well
developed critical evaluation skills & an excellent ability to transfer knowledge to other
areas. Student has demonstrated an ability to take knowledge gained in class and extend on
this through self-directed learning and research, outside of module notes provided. Student
has demonstrated logical argument, originality, creativity and/or the ability to resolve issues
and provide technical guidance to others across a range of contexts. This was achieved with
little assistance & no need for reassessment.
Distinction Student has demonstrated very good comprehension of material covered in this module &
depth of knowledge is articulated very well. Evidence of very good proficiency across the
full range of Learning Outcomes with well developed critical evaluation skills & ability to
transfer knowledge to other areas. This was achieved with little assistance & no need for
reassessment.
Credit Student has demonstrated good comprehension of material covered in this module & depth
of knowledge is articulated well. Evidence of high level of proficiency across the full range
of Learning Outcomes with some critical evaluation skills & limited ability to transfer
knowledge to other areas. This was achieved with little assistance & no need for
reassessment.
Pass Student has demonstrated adequate comprehension of material covered in this module &
there is evidence of competent performance in the Learning Outcomes.
Fail Student has demonstrated insufficient comprehension of material covered in this module &
has not adequately addressed Learning Outcomes.

6. WebCT Support

All lecture presentations will be available on Web CT.

Other materials may be posted on WebCT as negotiated.

7. Department and CIT Policies

Details of CIT policies can be found in the CIT Student Information Book (The
green book). You should have been provided a copy of this book at enrolment time.
The book can also be downloaded from the CIT website at http://www.cit.act.edu.au.
This book provides details of many CIT policies including Rights and Responsibilities
of Students, appeals, complaints, Banner Web, Security on Campus and how to add or
withdraw from subjects.

Details of Faculty policies can be obtained from the Faculty website in Web CT.
Faculty policies include policies on Class Absences, Academic Misconduct and
Unsatisfactory Academic Performance.

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8. Feedback

To ensure that our subjects meet the needs of our students and industry we value your
feedback on all aspects of the subject. This may be in the form of informal
discussions or suggestions, specific focus groups, completion of evaluation forms or
through your responses to formal surveys. We endeavour to take your feedback into
account when reviewing our subjects.

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