General Information
This subject provides a detailed understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular, respiratory, and urinary systems of the body, with emphasis on the relationship between structure and function. Anatomy of the heart and great vessels, lungs, thorax, kidneys, and urinary tract is detailed and integrated with the function of these organ systems. Topics include the cardiac cycle, physiology of the circulation, mechanics of breathing, gas exchange and transport, and renal physiology. The regulation of the systems and how they interact to maintain fluid, acid-base, and circulatory homeostasis is examined.
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Details
Academic unit: Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine Subject code: BMED11-110 Subject title: Human Organ Systems 1 Subject level: Undergraduate Semester/Year: January 2025 Credit points: 10.000 -
Delivery & attendance
Timetable: https://bond.edu.au/timetable Delivery mode: Standard Workload items: - Forum: x12 (Total hours: 24) - Forum
- Tutorial: x12 (Total hours: 12) - Tutorial
- Group Learning: x12 (Total hours: 12) - Group learning
- Anatomy lab: x3 (Total hours: 9) - Anatomy Lab
- Science Lab: x2 (Total hours: 6) - Science Lab
- Personal Study Hours: x12 (Total hours: 57) - Personal study
Attendance and learning activities: Attendance at all forums, tutorials and practical laboratory sessions is expected. Attendance in tutorials and labs will be recorded and monitored. Students who are unable to attend due to illness must provide a valid medical certificate. This subject is designed to integrate forums (2 hours per week), tutorials (1 hour per week), and practical laboratory sessions. Most sessions build on the work of the previous one and it is difficult to recover if you miss a session. -
Resources
Prescribed resources: Books
- Marieb, E., & Hoehn, K. (2022). Human anatomy & physiology. 12th, Global ed, Pearson.
iLearn@Bond & Email: iLearn@Bond is the Learning Management System at Bond University and is used to provide access to subject materials, class recordings and detailed subject information regarding the subject curriculum, assessment, and timing. Both iLearn and the Student Email facility are used to provide important subject notifications.
Additionally, official correspondence from the University will be forwarded to students’ Bond email account and must be monitored by the student.
To access these services, log on to the Student Portal from the Bond University website as www.bond.edu.au
| Academic unit: | Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine |
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| Subject code: | BMED11-110 |
| Subject title: | Human Organ Systems 1 |
| Subject level: | Undergraduate |
| Semester/Year: | January 2025 |
| Credit points: | 10.000 |
| Timetable: | https://bond.edu.au/timetable |
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| Delivery mode: | Standard |
| Workload items: |
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| Attendance and learning activities: | Attendance at all forums, tutorials and practical laboratory sessions is expected. Attendance in tutorials and labs will be recorded and monitored. Students who are unable to attend due to illness must provide a valid medical certificate. This subject is designed to integrate forums (2 hours per week), tutorials (1 hour per week), and practical laboratory sessions. Most sessions build on the work of the previous one and it is difficult to recover if you miss a session. |
| Prescribed resources: | Books
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| iLearn@Bond & Email: | iLearn@Bond is the Learning Management System at Bond University and is used to provide access to subject materials, class recordings and detailed subject information regarding the subject curriculum, assessment, and timing. Both iLearn and the Student Email facility are used to provide important subject notifications. Additionally, official correspondence from the University will be forwarded to students’ Bond email account and must be monitored by the student. To access these services, log on to the Student Portal from the Bond University website as www.bond.edu.au |
Enrolment requirements
| Requisites: |
Nil |
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| Assumed knowledge: |
Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for students’ lack of prior knowledge. Assumed Prior Learning (or equivalent):
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| Restrictions: |
Nil |
Assurance of learning
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At Bond University, we carefully develop subject and program outcomes to ensure that student learning in each subject contributes to the whole student experience. Students are encouraged to carefully read and consider subject and program outcomes as combined elements.
Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
Program Learning Outcomes provide a broad and measurable set of standards that incorporate a range of knowledge and skills that will be achieved on completion of the program. If you are undertaking this subject as part of a degree program, you should refer to the relevant degree program outcomes and graduate attributes as they relate to this subject.
Subject Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
On successful completion of this subject the learner will be able to:
- Identify and distinguish the major structures of the organs that comprise the cardiovascular, respiratory and urinary systems, and their related musculoskeletal tissues.
- Describe the general physiological mechanisms and processes underlying the function of these organ systems in healthy humans and how they are affected by environmental conditions.
- Relate the microscopic and gross structural features of these organs to their function.
- Compare the role played by the autonomic nervous system and endocrine system in regulating functions of the heart, circulation, pulmonary and renal organs.
- Discuss the mechanisms by which these systems are integrated to regulate acid-base and fluid balance.
- Use standard equipment to record and interpret basic measures of cardiovascular and respiratory function, including ECG, blood pressure, and spirometry.
- Present scientific information using the correct style and format.
Generative Artificial Intelligence in Assessment
The University acknowledges that Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen-AI) tools are an important facet of contemporary life. Their use in assessment is considered in line with students’ development of the skills and knowledge which demonstrate learning outcomes and underpin study and career success. Instructions on the use of Gen-AI are given for each assessment task; it is your responsibility to adhere to these instructions.
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Assessment details
Type Task % Timing* Outcomes assessed Computer-Aided Examination (Closed) Final Exam online iLearn 45.00% Final Examination Period 1,2,3,4,5,6 Computer-aided Test (Closed) iLearn test and Cardiovascular Spotter 25.00% Week 5 1,2,3 Laboratory Report Laboratory Report 20.00% Week 9 2,4,6,7 Computer-aided Test (Closed) Online iLearn - Respiratory and Renal System Anatomy Spotter 10.00% Week 11 1,3 - * Assessment timing is indicative of the week that the assessment is due or begins (where conducted over multiple weeks), and is based on the standard University academic calendar
- C = Students must reach a level of competency to successfully complete this assessment.
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Assessment criteria
Assessment criteria
High Distinction 85-100 Outstanding or exemplary performance in the following areas: interpretative ability; intellectual initiative in response to questions; mastery of the skills required by the subject, general levels of knowledge and analytic ability or clear thinking. Distinction 75-84 Usually awarded to students whose performance goes well beyond the minimum requirements set for tasks required in assessment, and who perform well in most of the above areas. Credit 65-74 Usually awarded to students whose performance is considered to go beyond the minimum requirements for work set for assessment. Assessable work is typically characterised by a strong performance in some of the capacities listed above. Pass 50-64 Usually awarded to students whose performance meets the requirements set for work provided for assessment. Fail 0-49 Usually awarded to students whose performance is not considered to meet the minimum requirements set for particular tasks. The fail grade may be a result of insufficient preparation, of inattention to assignment guidelines or lack of academic ability. A frequent cause of failure is lack of attention to subject or assignment guidelines. Quality assurance
For the purposes of quality assurance, Bond University conducts an evaluation process to measure and document student assessment as evidence of the extent to which program and subject learning outcomes are achieved. Some examples of student work will be retained for potential research and quality auditing purposes only. Any student work used will be treated confidentially and no student grades will be affected.
| Type | Task | % | Timing* | Outcomes assessed |
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| Computer-Aided Examination (Closed) | Final Exam online iLearn | 45.00% | Final Examination Period | 1,2,3,4,5,6 |
| Computer-aided Test (Closed) | iLearn test and Cardiovascular Spotter | 25.00% | Week 5 | 1,2,3 |
| Laboratory Report | Laboratory Report | 20.00% | Week 9 | 2,4,6,7 |
| Computer-aided Test (Closed) | Online iLearn - Respiratory and Renal System Anatomy Spotter | 10.00% | Week 11 | 1,3 |
- * Assessment timing is indicative of the week that the assessment is due or begins (where conducted over multiple weeks), and is based on the standard University academic calendar
- C = Students must reach a level of competency to successfully complete this assessment.
Assessment criteria
| High Distinction | 85-100 | Outstanding or exemplary performance in the following areas: interpretative ability; intellectual initiative in response to questions; mastery of the skills required by the subject, general levels of knowledge and analytic ability or clear thinking. |
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| Distinction | 75-84 | Usually awarded to students whose performance goes well beyond the minimum requirements set for tasks required in assessment, and who perform well in most of the above areas. |
| Credit | 65-74 | Usually awarded to students whose performance is considered to go beyond the minimum requirements for work set for assessment. Assessable work is typically characterised by a strong performance in some of the capacities listed above. |
| Pass | 50-64 | Usually awarded to students whose performance meets the requirements set for work provided for assessment. |
| Fail | 0-49 | Usually awarded to students whose performance is not considered to meet the minimum requirements set for particular tasks. The fail grade may be a result of insufficient preparation, of inattention to assignment guidelines or lack of academic ability. A frequent cause of failure is lack of attention to subject or assignment guidelines. |
Quality assurance
For the purposes of quality assurance, Bond University conducts an evaluation process to measure and document student assessment as evidence of the extent to which program and subject learning outcomes are achieved. Some examples of student work will be retained for potential research and quality auditing purposes only. Any student work used will be treated confidentially and no student grades will be affected.
Study Information
Submission procedures
Students must check the iLearn@Bond subject site for detailed assessment information and submission procedures.
Policy on late submission and extensions
A late penalty will be applied to all overdue assessment tasks unless an extension is granted by the subject coordinator. The standard penalty will be 10% of marks awarded to that assessment per day late with no assessment to be accepted seven days after the due date. Where a student is granted an extension, the penalty of 10% per day late starts from the new due date.
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Bond University‘s Student Code of Conduct Policy , Student Charter, Academic Integrity Policy and our Graduate Attributes guide expectations regarding student behaviour, their rights and responsibilities. Information on these topics can be found on our Academic Integrity webpage recognising that academic integrity involves demonstrating the principles of integrity (honesty, fairness, trust, professionalism, courage, responsibility, and respect) in words and actions across all aspects of academic endeavour.
Staff are required to report suspected misconduct. This includes all types of plagiarism, cheating, collusion, fabrication or falsification of data/content or other misconduct relating to assessment such as the falsification of medical certificates for assessment extensions. The longer term personal, social and financial consequences of misconduct can be severe, so please ask for help if you are unsure.
If your work is subject to an inquiry, you will be given an opportunity to respond and appropriate support will be provided. Academic work under inquiry will not be marked until the process has concluded. Penalties for misconduct include a warning, reduced grade, a requirement to repeat the assessment, suspension or expulsion from the University.
Feedback on assessment
Feedback on assessment will be provided to students according to the requirements of the Assessment Procedure Schedule A - Assessment Communication Procedure.
Whilst in most cases feedback should be provided within two weeks of the assessment submission due date, the Procedure should be checked if the assessment is linked to others or if the subject is a non-standard (e.g., intensive) subject.
Accessibility and Inclusion Support
Support is available to students where a physical, mental or neurological condition exists that would impact the student’s capacity to complete studies, exams or assessment tasks. For effective support, special requirement needs should be arranged with the University in advance of or at the start of each semester, or, for acute conditions, as soon as practicable after the condition arises. Reasonable adjustments are not guaranteed where applications are submitted late in the semester (for example, when lodged just prior to critical assessment and examination dates).
As outlined in the Accessibility and Inclusion Policy, to qualify for support, students must meet certain criteria. Students are also required to meet with the Accessibility and Inclusion Advisor who will ensure that reasonable adjustments are afforded to qualifying students.
For more information and to apply online, visit BondAbility.
Additional subject information
Subject curriculum
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Week 1: Cardiovascular Anatomy
Anatomy of the heart and great vessels.
SLOs included
- Identify and distinguish the major structures of the organs that comprise the cardiovascular, respiratory and urinary systems, and their related musculoskeletal tissues.
- Relate the microscopic and gross structural features of these organs to their function.
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Week 2: Introduction to cardiovascular physiology
Pathway of blood flow, cardiac muscle contraction, action potentials, and autonomic control of the heart.
SLOs included
- Identify and distinguish the major structures of the organs that comprise the cardiovascular, respiratory and urinary systems, and their related musculoskeletal tissues.
- Describe the general physiological mechanisms and processes underlying the function of these organ systems in healthy humans and how they are affected by environmental conditions.
- Relate the microscopic and gross structural features of these organs to their function.
- Compare the role played by the autonomic nervous system and endocrine system in regulating functions of the heart, circulation, pulmonary and renal organs.
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Week 3: Electrophysiology and control of the cardiac cycle
Cardiac electrophysiology and the cardiac cycle, Regulation of CO, SV and HR.
SLOs included
- Describe the general physiological mechanisms and processes underlying the function of these organ systems in healthy humans and how they are affected by environmental conditions.
- Compare the role played by the autonomic nervous system and endocrine system in regulating functions of the heart, circulation, pulmonary and renal organs.
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Week 4: Physiology of blood flow and blood pressure
Histology of blood vessels, Factors determining blood flow and regulation of blood pressure.
SLOs included
- Identify and distinguish the major structures of the organs that comprise the cardiovascular, respiratory and urinary systems, and their related musculoskeletal tissues.
- Describe the general physiological mechanisms and processes underlying the function of these organ systems in healthy humans and how they are affected by environmental conditions.
- Relate the microscopic and gross structural features of these organs to their function.
- Compare the role played by the autonomic nervous system and endocrine system in regulating functions of the heart, circulation, pulmonary and renal organs.
- Discuss the mechanisms by which these systems are integrated to regulate acid-base and fluid balance.
- Use standard equipment to record and interpret basic measures of cardiovascular and respiratory function, including ECG, blood pressure, and spirometry.
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Week 5: Respiratory Anatomy
Anatomy of the Respiratory System.
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Week 6: Respiratory physiology I
Mechanics of breathing, functions of the respiratory mucosa and respiratory membranes, gas exchange and transport.
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Week 7: Respiratory physiology II
Control of respiration - role of carbon dioxide, oxygen and pH, Respiratory adjustments to exercise and altitude.
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Week 8: Anatomy of the urinary tract and introduction to renal physiology
Anatomy of the upper and lower urinary tract.
SLOs included
- Identify and distinguish the major structures of the organs that comprise the cardiovascular, respiratory and urinary systems, and their related musculoskeletal tissues.
- Describe the general physiological mechanisms and processes underlying the function of these organ systems in healthy humans and how they are affected by environmental conditions.
- Relate the microscopic and gross structural features of these organs to their function.
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Week 9: Renal physiology I
Mechanisms of urine formation, Micturition.
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Week 10: Renal physiology II
Regulation of urine concentration, water and electrolyte balance, renal regulation of blood pressure.
SLOs included
- Describe the general physiological mechanisms and processes underlying the function of these organ systems in healthy humans and how they are affected by environmental conditions.
- Compare the role played by the autonomic nervous system and endocrine system in regulating functions of the heart, circulation, pulmonary and renal organs.
- Discuss the mechanisms by which these systems are integrated to regulate acid-base and fluid balance.
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Week 11: Physiology of the Lower Urinary Tract and Revision
Control of bladder filling and micturition. Revision of Cardiovascular, Respiratory and Renal Physiology.
SLOs included
- Describe the general physiological mechanisms and processes underlying the function of these organ systems in healthy humans and how they are affected by environmental conditions.
- Relate the microscopic and gross structural features of these organs to their function.
- Compare the role played by the autonomic nervous system and endocrine system in regulating functions of the heart, circulation, pulmonary and renal organs.
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Week 12: Revision
Review content from previous weeks and discuss final exam format.