Overview
Upon successful completion of this unit, you will be able to describe in detail the structural levels of organisation within the body, use medical terminology to describe the relative location of structures in the body, and explain the role and general features of homeostasis in the body. You will also gain a deep understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic and immune, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive human body systems. Your knowledge and skills will be developed through a series of coursework exercises. This unit will build upon knowledge gained during Human Anatomy and Physiology 1. You will be required to have access to a computer to make frequent use of internet resources and to complete assessment tasks.
Details
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
Co-requisite: BMSC11010 Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 It is strongly recommended that students have enrolled into BMSC11010 Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 in a term prior to their enrolment in BMSC11011 Human Anatomy and Physiology 2
Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).
Offerings For Term 1 - 2026
Attendance Requirements
All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes - in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).
Recommended Student Time Commitment
Each 6-credit Undergraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.
Class Timetable
Assessment Overview
Assessment Grading
This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of 'pass' in order to pass the unit. If any 'pass/fail' tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully ('pass' grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the 'assessment task' section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%). Consult the University's Grades and Results Policy for more details of interim results and final grades.
All University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
You may wish to view these policies:
- Grades and Results Policy
- Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework)
- Review of Grade Procedure
- Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure - Domestic Students
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure - International Students
- Student Refund and Credit Balance Policy and Procedure
- Student Feedback - Compliments and Complaints Policy and Procedure
- Information and Communications Technology Acceptable Use Policy and Procedure
This list is not an exhaustive list of all University policies. The full list of University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
Feedback, Recommendations and Responses
Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.
Feedback from SUTE
Students enjoyed the real-world examples provided in the tutorials.
Continue providing real-world examples of anatomy and physiology in the tutorials.
Feedback from SUTE
The lecturer covered content relevant to my course.
Continue delivery style with focus on key concepts in tutorials.
Feedback from SUTE
There is a lot of in-depth content to remember in a short amount of time, and this can be difficult.
Investigate the option to provide more 'how to learn science' tutorials and link with the Academic Learning Centre for student support.
- Define the structural levels of organisation and anatomical structures using medical terminology
- Apply knowledge of homeostatic mechanisms and their essential role in physiological responses in the human body
- Apply knowledge of human anatomical structures to the relevant physiological functions in the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic and immune, respiratory, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems
- Recognise interactions of structure and function between different human body systems
In courses that are externally accredited, the learning outcomes are linked to the national standards of the respective professional organisation/s.
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
| Assessment Tasks | Learning Outcomes | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
| 1 - Online Quiz(zes) - 40% | ||||
| 2 - Online Test - 60% | ||||
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
| Graduate Attributes | Learning Outcomes | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
| 1 - Communication | ||||
| 2 - Problem Solving | ||||
| 3 - Critical Thinking | ||||
| 4 - Information Literacy | ||||
| 5 - Team Work | ||||
| 6 - Information Technology Competence | ||||
| 7 - Cross Cultural Competence | ||||
| 8 - Ethical practice | ||||
| 9 - Social Innovation | ||||
| 10 - First Nations Knowledges | ||||
| 11 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures | ||||
Textbooks
Anatomy and Physiology
- Edition: 2022 (2022)
- Authors: J. Gordon Betts, Kelly A. Young, James A. Wise, Eddie Johnson, Brandon Poe, Dean H. Kruse, Oksana Korol, Jody E. Johnson, Mark Womble, Peter DeSaix
- OpenStax
- ISBN: https://openstax.org/details/books/anatomy-and-physiology
This free online textbook (https://openstax.org/details/books/anatomy-and-physiology) is the only textbook students need for this unit. It will be listed as “prescribed” and is the compulsory text for this unit.
Whereas the Patton textbook (Anatomy and Physiology: Adapted International Edition 9th (2018) Authors: Kevin T. Patton, Gary A. Thibodeau, Andrew Hutton) will be listed as “supplementary”. A supplementary textbook is not compulsory for the unit but adds more information as some students may want to read further.
Students will have free access to Complete Anatomy (https://3d4medical.com/). More details about accessing Complete Anatomy will be provided on Moodle.
- Binding: Website Link
This free online textbook (https://openstax.org/details/books/anatomy-and-physiology) is the only textbook students need for this unit. It will be listed as “prescribed” and is the compulsory text for this unit.
Whereas the Patton textbook (Anatomy and Physiology: Adapted International Edition 9th (2018) Authors: Kevin T. Patton, Gary A. Thibodeau, Andrew Hutton) will be listed as “supplementary”. A supplementary textbook is not compulsory for the unit but adds more information as some students may want to read further.
Students will have free access to Complete Anatomy (https://3d4medical.com/). More details about accessing Complete Anatomy will be provided on Moodle.
Anatomy and Physiology: Adapted International Edition
- Edition: 9th (2019)
- Authors: Kevin T. Patton, Gary A. Thibodeau, Andrew Hutton
- Elsevier Health Sciences
- Great Britain
- ISBN: 9780702077166
- Binding: Hardcover
IT Resources
- CQUniversity Student Email
- Internet
- Unit Website (Moodle)
All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: Harvard (author-date)
For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.
a.vanwaveren@cqu.edu.au
Week 1
Begin Date: 09 Mar 2026Module/Topic
The Body as a Whole
Chapter
Openstax
Chapters 1, 2, 3 and 4
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 2
Begin Date: 16 Mar 2026Week 3
Begin Date: 23 Mar 2026Week 4
Begin Date: 30 Mar 2026Week 5
Begin Date: 06 Apr 2026Week 6
Begin Date: 13 Apr 2026Module/Topic
Endocrine System
Chapter
Openstax
Chapter 17
Events and Submissions/Topic
Vacation Week
Begin Date: 20 Apr 2026Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 7
Begin Date: 27 Apr 2026Module/Topic
Cardiovascular System
Chapter
Openstax
Chapters 18, 19 and 20
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 8
Begin Date: 04 May 2026Week 9
Begin Date: 11 May 2026Week 10
Begin Date: 18 May 2026Week 11
Begin Date: 25 May 2026Week 12
Begin Date: 01 Jun 2026Exam Week
Begin Date: 08 Jun 2026Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Vacation/Exam Week
Begin Date: 15 Jun 2026Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
The unit coordinator for this term is Dr Alannah van Waveren. Dr. van Waveren can be contacted via email at a.vanwaveren@cqu.edu.au. The tutor for this term will be Sarah Greenstein (s.greenstein@cqu.edu.au)
The only textbook students need for this unit is a free online textbook (https://openstax.org/details/books/anatomy-and-physiology). It will be listed as “prescribed” and is the compulsory text for this unit.
The Patton textbook (Anatomy and Physiology: Adapted International Edition 9th (2018) Authors: Kevin T. Patton, Gary A. Thibodeau, Andrew Hutton) adds more information for students who may want to read further. This textbook will be listed as “supplementary” and is not compulsory for the unit.
Students will have free access to Complete Anatomy (https://3d4medical.com/). More details about accessing Complete Anatomy will be provided on Moodle.
As per Australian educational standards, you are expected to commit 150 hours of engagement to your study of this unit. A recommended breakdown of weekly study hours is given below:
2 - 3 hours per week watching pre-recorded lectures and revising the content through study notes.
2 - 3 hours per week completing the weekly study questions and weekly revision quizzes on the unit's Moodle site.
2 - 3 hours per week attending the weekly tutorials and reflecting on your answers to the weekly revision worksheets.
3 - 4 hours per week preparing for your assessable online quiz and end of term online test.
1 Online Quiz(zes)
Online Quiz (40% weighting)
The online quiz assesses content covered during weeks 1-5.
- Week 1 – The Body as a Whole
- Week 2 – Integumentary System
- Week 3 – Skeletal System
- Week 4 – Muscular System
- Week 5 – Nervous System
Students will have one attempt and a time limit of 90 minutes to complete the online quiz on Moodle. This assessment will open at 9am AEST on 13th April 2026 and close at 9pm AEST on 13th April 2026. The 72-hour grace period does not apply to this assessment. There is a minimum requirement in the assessment task: 50% of the available marks for this assessment item. In the absence of an approved extension, there will be no opportunity to complete the task after the assigned date.
Level of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) use allowed: Level 1: You must not use artificial intelligence (AI) at any point during the assessment. You must demonstrate your core skills and knowledge.
1
Other
Week 6 Monday (13 Apr 2026) 9:00 pm AEST
Week 6 Monday (13 Apr 2026)
Marks are available immediately after completing the assessment.
Assessment 1 - Online Quiz (40% weighting)
Assessing content from weeks 1-5. There are 80 questions for a total of 40 marks. The minimum passing mark is 50%. There are 2 sections. Section 1 has 62 questions, each worth 0.5 marks (62 x 0.5 = 31 marks). Section 2 has 18 questions, each worth 0.5 marks (18 x 0.5 = 9 marks). Sections 1 + 2 = 40 marks.
Practice assessment questions are provided on Moodle.
- Define the structural levels of organisation and anatomical structures using medical terminology
- Apply knowledge of homeostatic mechanisms and their essential role in physiological responses in the human body
- Apply knowledge of human anatomical structures to the relevant physiological functions in the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic and immune, respiratory, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems
- Recognise interactions of structure and function between different human body systems
2 Online Test
End of Term Online Test (60% weighting)
The end of term online test assesses content covered during weeks 6-12.
- Week 6 – Endocrine System
- Week 7 – Cardiovascular System
- Week 8 – Lymphatic System and Immunity
- Week 9 – Respiratory System
- Week 10 – Digestive System
- Week 11 – Urinary System
- Week 12 – Reproduction and Development
Students will have one attempt and a time limit of 135 minutes to complete the end of term online test on Moodle. This assessment will open at 9am AEST on 8th June 2026 and close at 9pm AEST on 8th June 2026. The 72-hour grace period does not apply to this assessment. There is a minimum requirement in the assessment task: 50% of the available marks for this assessment item. In the absence of an approved extension, there will be no opportunity to complete the task after the assigned date.
Level of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) use allowed: Level 1: You must not use artificial intelligence (AI) at any point during the assessment. You must demonstrate your core skills and knowledge.
Exam Week Monday (8 June 2026) 9:00 pm AEST
Exam Week Monday (8 June 2026)
Marks are available immediately after completing the assessment.
Assessment 2 - End of Term Online Test (60% weighting) Assessing content from weeks 6-12. There are 120 questions for a total of 60 marks. The minimum passing mark is 50%. There are 2 sections. Section 1 has 90 questions, each worth 0.5 marks (90 x 0.5 = 45 marks). Section 2 has 30 questions, each worth 0.5 marks (30 x 0.5 = 15 marks). Sections 1 + 2 = 60 marks.
Practice assessment questions are provided on Moodle.
- Define the structural levels of organisation and anatomical structures using medical terminology
- Apply knowledge of homeostatic mechanisms and their essential role in physiological responses in the human body
- Apply knowledge of human anatomical structures to the relevant physiological functions in the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic and immune, respiratory, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems
- Recognise interactions of structure and function between different human body systems
As a CQUniversity student you are expected to act honestly in all aspects of your academic work.
Any assessable work undertaken or submitted for review or assessment must be your own work. Assessable work is any type of work you do to meet the assessment requirements in the unit, including draft work submitted for review and feedback and final work to be assessed.
When you use the ideas, words or data of others in your assessment, you must thoroughly and clearly acknowledge the source of this information by using the correct referencing style for your unit. Using others’ work without proper acknowledgement may be considered a form of intellectual dishonesty.
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What is a breach of academic integrity?
A breach of academic integrity includes but is not limited to plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, cheating, contract cheating, and academic misconduct. The Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure defines what these terms mean and gives examples.
Why is academic integrity important?
A breach of academic integrity may result in one or more penalties, including suspension or even expulsion from the University. It can also have negative implications for student visas and future enrolment at CQUniversity or elsewhere. Students who engage in contract cheating also risk being blackmailed by contract cheating services.
Where can I get assistance?
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