Faculty of Science

Anatomy, Physiology & Human Biology

Unit Outline

Human Biology II: Being Human

ANHB1102
SEM-2, 2015
Campus: Crawley
Unit Coordinator: Associate Professor Julie Hill
Dr Vanessa Hayes
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Unit details
Unit title
Unit code
Availability
Location

Human Biology II: Being Human

ANHB1102
SEM-2, 2015 (27/07/2015 - 21/11/2015)
Crawley

Credit points

Mode

Face to face

Contact details
Faculty
School
School website
Unit coordinator
Email
Telephone
Unit co-coordinator
Email
Telephone
Consultation hours
Lecturers
Unit contact hours

Lecture capture system

Online handbook
Unit website

Faculty of Science
Anatomy, Physiology & Human Biology
http://www.anhb.uwa.edu.au/
Associate Professor Julie Hill
julie.hill@uwa.edu.au
6488 2984
Dr Vanessa Hayes
vanessa.hayes@uwa.edu.au
6488 3488
By appointment
Lectures: Approximately 3 hrs per week (all available online) NOTE: some lectures are online only (not
given live) check timetable for details; labs: 1.5 hrs per week; pre-labs and post-labs: approximately 1 hr per
week
LCS is implemented for this unit.
http://units.handbooks.uwa.edu.au/units/ANHB/ANHB1102
https://www.lms.uwa.edu.au

Unit rules
Advisable prior study

ANHB1101 Human Biology I: Becoming Human or other biological background recommended. Students who
have not completed ANHB1101 Human Biology I: Becoming Human should complete a recommended reading
list, available from the unit coordinator and also on the LMS (Learning Management System).

Unit description
This unit explores the biology of 'being human' in today's world with an emphasis on how humans interact with the environment and
with each other.
The overriding aim of this unit is to study the biology of humans using a holistic approach. Inter-relationships between the various areas
are emphasized at all times.

Learning outcomes
Students are able to (1) knowledge(a) describe the genetic and evolutionary processes which determine human differences within
and between populations; (b) describe the basic structure and function of the human body including how homeostasis is maintained;
and (c) relate the biology of humans to their evolutionary history; (2) skills(a) acquire the ability to cooperate with other students to
complete tasks and solve problems; (b) use the language of human biology appropriately; and (c) present clear and reasoned
arguments; and (3) attitudes(a) value understanding as a rational approach to learning; (b) appreciate human diversity; (c) appreciate
human biology as a rational basis for the understanding of self; and (d) recognise the overlap of human biology with other disciplines.

Unit structure
Lectures
Approximately three per week. These are all available online via LMS. NOTE: some lectures are online only (not given live) see timetable for details.

Practical and/or laboratory sessions

Approximately 1hr 30 min per week. These are combined laboratory/tutorial sessions and students are expected to have completed an additional ~1
hour pre-lab work before coming to class.
Attendance is compulsory at all combined laboratory/tutorial sessions.
Students MUST attend their allocated laboratory/tutorial time. Occasional change of time may be permitted by prior arrangement with the unit
coordinators. Some assessment tasks occur during laboratory/tutorial sessions. Laboratory/tutorials start in week two of semester. Students

are allocated to laboratory groups via the Online Class Registration System http://www.olcr.uwa.edu.au/ Students should access this
sytem to enter preferences for their classes (details of dates for access to the system are found on the website).
Students with extreme time constratints should contact the unit administrative officer Wendy Colangelo wendy.colangleo@uwa.edu.au
before OLCR runs to discuss timetabling options.

Unit schedule
Lecture Topic
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Assessment
Assessment overview
Typically this unit is assessed in the following way(s): (1) continuous assessment during semester; and (2) end-of-semester
examination. Further information is available in the unit outline.

CORRECT ASSESSMENT WEIGHTINGS ARE AS FOLLOWS:

Assessment in this unit comprises continuous assessment (40%) a two hour end of semester written exam (60%)

Assessment mechanism
# Component

Weight

1 Topic quizzes x 5

25% (5%
each)

2 Online tests x 10

5 Two-hour written
examination

Due Date

TQ1 Wk 4 (17-21
Aug)
TQ2 Wk 6 (31
Aug-4 Sept)
TQ3 Wk 8 (14-18
Sept)
TQ4 Wk 10 (5-9
Oct)
TQ5 Wk 12 (19-23
Oct)
15% (1.5% OT1 9th Aug
each)
OT2 16th Aug
OT3 23rd Aug
OT4 30th Aug
OT5 6th Sept
OT6 20th Sept
OT7 27th Sept
OT8 11th Oct
OT9 18th Oct
OT10 25th Oct
60%
Exam period

Notes
Written in your normal lab class during semester.

The online tests have recommended due dates throughout semester

and a final closing date of 1st Nov (after which the tests cannot be
completed).
There is no penalty for completing the online tests after the
recommended due dates, but they must be completed before the
closing date of 1st Nov.

Assessment items
Item Title

Description

Topic quizzes

There are 5 topic quizzes during the semester which contribute 25% to your mark (5% In class during
each). These are held during laboratory sessions.
lab.
There are 10 online tests which contribute 15% to your unit grade.
Completed on
LMS
The theory exam includes questions from both practical and theory material and has 2 In examination.
sections:
a) a multiple choice section(MCQ) of about 40 questions (40 marks);
b)a short answer section of about 80 marks

Online tests
Two-hour theory
examination

Completion

Textbooks and resources

Recommended texts
Texts
Human Biology II 2015 Unit Manual
Relethford, J 2012, The human species: an introduction to biological anthropology, 9th ed. McGraw-Hill.
Saladin, K 2015, Anatomy and physiology: the unity of form and function, 7th ed. McGraw-Hill..
Saladin can be purchased as an E-book by going to the following website; you can also access the McGraw-Hill connect site for the
book here:
http://connect.mheducation.com/class/j-hill-human-biology-1--2-saladin-7th-ed
The two additional books which come as part of the value pack are:
A Visual Atlas for Anatomy & Physiology (2003, McGraw Hill).
and Embryology Supplement (5 chapters from Sweeney, LJ 1998, Basic Concepts in Embryology: A Students Survival Guide,
McGraw-Hill).
This unit is not taught directly from the textbooks. Nevertheless, references are usually given to the two recommended texts.

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Suggested alternate texts

Older editions of the textbooks are suitable. NOTE: references are given to the latest edition.

Technical requirements
Laboratory Notebook
Purchase of the Unit (Laboratory) Manual is strongly recommended. Copies are available for purchase at the CO-OP Bookshop. Limited copies are
made available for use in labs.
Calculator
Calculators will be useful for genetics problems. Students who wish to use a calculator in exams and tests MUST obtain a UWA APPROVED
CALCULATOR sticker.

Go to http://ipoint.uwa.edu.au/and search calculator stickers for information on where to get your calculator sticker.
Clothing
Closed shoes (shoes which cover the top of your foot) are compulsory for some practical classes. Details of clothing requirements will be stated in the
Unit Manual laboratory guide in the relevant weeks.

Additional resources and reading

All enrolled students have access to LMS (https://lms.uwa.edu.au). This site will be used to host the online lectures, for posting of notices, general
unit information and supplementary course material (eg lecture readings, useful web links, printable manual), limited answers to laboratory exercises,
practice MCQs, continuous assessment results and to host a discussion forum.
Students are encouraged to pose questions about course content on the discussion forum of the site so that all class members can view and
contribute to the discussion. Staff monitor this forum and will post replies if the discussion is going off track.

Pre-reading list for Human Biology II 2015

Students who have not done Human Biology I should complete the following reading; all books are available in the Science
library.
Saladin, K.S. (2015). Anatomy and Physiology: The Unity of Form and Function. 7th ed.
Chapter 1, pp 8 - 21
Atlas A, pp 28 37
Chapters 3 5 (and chapter 2 if you dont have any chemistry background)
Chapter 8, pp 231, 269 - 270
Chapter 9 pp 287 293

Sweeney, L.J. (1998). Basic Concepts in Embryology: A Students Survival Guide.

Chapters 4 & 5.

Relethford, J.H. (2013). The Human Species: An introduction to Biological Anthropology. 9th ed.
Chapters 1 & 2
Chapter 4
Chapter 7

Other important information

Students undertaking this unit require an anatomy licence. To comply with this regulation, student names are automatically entered in
the School of Anatomy and Human Biology's Register of Anatomy Licences following the census date.

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