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FPH005 - Foundations of Anatomy and Physiology

2027

Sector

Higher Education

Discipline

Health Science

Credit Points

Unit Level

Equivalent Units

Prerequisites

Must have passed 1 unit in (FPH004)

Incompatible

Coerequisites

Must be enrolled in course version {ZFNH01}

Assumed Knowledge

Unit Description

Foundations of Anatomy and Physiology is a comprehensive exploration of the human body that will improve your understanding.

In this unit, you'll analyse the relationships between structure and function in the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, nervous, and endocrine systems. You'll develop critical skills in evaluating physiological data, enabling you to recognise both normal function and disruptions to homeostasis.

A key focus will be applying your anatomical and physiological knowledge to common health conditions and effectively communicating information to diverse audiences--an essential skill for any health-related profession. You'll integrate your knowledge of multiple body systems to explain physiological processes and connect this knowledge to health literacy and preventative care.

Through case studies, you'll strengthen your analytical thinking and explore how body systems change throughout the human lifespan, gaining valuable insights into developmental processes and age-appropriate health communication.

The comprehensive knowledge analytical skills you develop in this unit will provide a strong foundation for further studies and professional practice in health-related fields.

Important Information

This unit includes a compulsory 2-week intensive at CDU Casuarina campus, with attendance required from 9am to 3pm each day. Additional tutorial support beyond these class hours is also available.

This unit is only available to students enrolled in the ZFNH01 First Nations Health Pathway Program.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.	Analyse the relationships between anatomical structures and physiological processes in major body systems.
2.	Evaluate and interpret physiological data to effectively communicate findings about normal function and potential disruptions in homeostatic control.
3.	Apply anatomical and physiological principles to explain the pathophysiology of common health conditions and communicate this information appropriately to diverse audiences.
4.	Integrate knowledge of multiple body systems to explain complex physiological processes and their relevance to health literacy and preventative healthcare.
5.	Apply anatomical and physiological principles to develop evidence-based health communication for various contexts
6.	Explain developmental changes that occur in body systems throughout the human lifespan and apply this knowledge to age-appropriate audiences.

Assessment Overview

	Assessment Task	Value (of total mark)	Related Learning Outcome/s
1.	Short answer questions (2 x 300 word equivalent submissions)	20%	1,4'
2.	Report (800 words)	25%	2,4,5
3.	Presentation (600 word or 4 min equivalent)	25%	1,3,5,6
4.	Case study (1000 words equivalent)	30%	1,2,3,4,5,6'

Unit Availability

Year	Semester	Att Mode	Location	Learning Method	Timetable*
2027	INT-5	Internal	Casuarina Campus	ITV,OLR	View

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ITV: This unit will be delivered/part-delivered intensively in this teaching period rather than over the full semester.

OLR: Internet access is required for this unit as students are required to access study materials provided on-line through Learnline. Please log into Learnline on the first day of each teaching period. For more information about Learnline, please click here.

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