LSB142 Human Anatomy and Physiology
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| Unit code: | LSB142 |
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| Equivalent(s): | LQB185, LQD185, LSB182, LSD142 |
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Timetable | Details in HiQ, if available |
| Availabilities |
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| CSP student contribution | $1,192 |
| Domestic tuition unit fee | $5,364 |
| International unit fee | $6,840 |
Unit Outline: Semester 1 2026, Gardens Point, Internal
| Unit code: | LSB142 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Equivalent: | LQB185, LQD185, LSB182, LSD142 |
| Coordinators: | Jonathan Peake | jonathan.peake@qut.edu.au Mikaela Reynolds | mikaela.reynolds@qut.edu.au Elise Pelzer | e.pelzer@qut.edu.au |
Overview
A strong background in human body structure (anatomy) and function (physiology) is essential for students in professional health courses. In this introductory unit you will be provided with opportunities to investigate both theoretical and practical aspects of gross, systematic and microscopic anatomy. You will also review general physiological principles such as homeostasis and investigate how all the organ systems of the body contribute to maintaining internal balance. Knowledge and practical skills acquired in this foundational unit will allow you to engage with more advanced studies in human health.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Describe the structural organisation and complementary relationships that exist between tissue/organ structure and the functions of each of the major organ systems.
- Identify the major structures of the eleven organ systems of the human body using appropriate anatomical terminology and detail.
- Describe the basic physiological processes that underlie the functions of the major organ systems.
- Work collaboratively in a team to demonstrate effective and appropriate interprofessional communication by applying knowledge of anatomy and physiology in health contexts.
- Recognise and explain anatomical variation phenotypes and their relevance on physiology in professional contexts.
Content
The content of this unit includes:
- Structural and Functional Organisation of the Human Body
- Cells and Tissues
Anatomy and Physiology of the:
- Muscular System
- Skeletal System
- Nervous System
- Cardiovascular System
- Respiratory System
- Digestive System
- Urinary System
- Endocrine System
- Lymphatic System
- Integumentary system
- Reproductive System
Learning Approaches
You will be exposed to a variety of learning situations including online learning modules, workshops and practical classes. Collaborative learning and problem-solving in laboratory sessions will include the examination of anatomical models and specimens of preserved human organs. Anatomical investigation of human donor material will allow you to explore the diversity of the human form through the identification of anatomical variation, as well as strengthen your understanding of tissue composition and the three-dimensional organisation of the human body.
In workshops you will explore a range of learning strategies to strengthen your personal study approach as an independent adult learner. This will be complemented by cocurricular workshops and opportunities to engage with peers from the Anatomy Peer Learning Community in your practical classes.
Working in a group of students from multiple disciplines, you will undertake your first assessment investigating appropriate medical communication skills in an interprofessional learning scenario. This authentic assessment will strengthen your understanding of the importance of using accurate anatomical terminology appropriate to various health professional roles in healthcare.
Note: Students please note that the practicals and workshops for this unit will be held at Gardens Point.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Throughout the semester you will be provided with feedback on your learning and academic progress by participating in class activities with your classmates and/or teaching staff. You can also receive immediate feedback on your progress by completing the formative quizzes and self-directed learning activities available to you on the LSB142 Canvas site. You should use these resources to identify areas you might need to focus on or to modify your personal study approach. You will be able to review your performance following the group assignment in the middle of the semester.
Assessment
Overview
The assessment items in this unit consist of a group assignment where you will work in a team of students from multiple disciplines to create a role-play of an inter-professional clinical team discussing a patient or community case using appropriate anatomical and physiological terminology. Your final assessment is an examination at the end of semester covering both physiological concepts and practical identification of anatomical structures in the laboratory.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Interprofessional role-play
This assessment item will be completed as a group / team assessment.
The anatomical role play will be captured and submitted as a video recording along with a script by a team of students with a diverse disciplinary background.
This recorded role play will allow you to demonstrate your understanding of appropriate anatomical terminology and physiology knowledge through acting out a clinical scenario, where you will provide a description of a medical condition using anatomical terms, as part of an inter-professional clinical team discussing a patient or community case.
You will form groups of 4-5 students and will record and submit a 4-5 minute video in which each student will speak on camera for at least 1 minute. The video will have two different sections: (1) a description using anatomical terminology that is suitable for the general public (patient, client, community member), (2) a description of the case using anatomical terminology appropriate for medical or allied health professionals. All group members must have a speaking part within the video.
Group component (30%): interprofessional role-play video
Individual component (10%): reflection task
The ethical and responsible use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools is authorised in this assessment. See the relevant assessment details page for specific guidelines.
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Assessment: Final Exam
This examination will involve observing anatomical models and analysing physiological data to assess your depth of understanding of anatomical terminology, your ability to identify different body regions/cavities, tissues and organs, and describe their function; and describe physiological concepts through the analysis of data. It will include short answer questions under timed conditions.
The use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools is prohibited in this assessment.
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.
The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Requirements to Study
Requirements
Practicals will require personal protective equipment supplied by each student:
1. Laboratory Gown - Rear fastening 100% cotton or polyester/cotton mix
2. Safety eye protection glasses - selected and used in accordance with Australian Safety Standards
3. Fully enclosed non-slip shoes
Costs
Cost of lab gowns and safety protection glasses are the students responsibility.
Resources
Texts:
1. LSB142 Learning and Teaching Manual, QUT Printery (Required).
Risk Assessment Statement
This unit includes a laboratory component. In order that you become proficient in necessary practical skills, you will be trained in the handling of equipment, materials and specimens normally associated with this discipline. You are required to view a Health & Safety Induction video and complete an online health and safety quiz prior to being permitted into the laboratory, to access please follow this link Health & Safety Induction. A passing score of 10/10 is required and will be checked prior to entry to the first laboratory session. You may repeat the quiz until this score is achieved. You are required to adhere to the safety requirements outlined in this material, and exhibit professional and ethical conduct at all times when accessing human donor material. You are also referred to the Faculty of Health's Health & Safety Web Site for further information.
This unit includes a laboratory component that involves the observation and handling of human donor material, including skeletal material, prosected regional anatomical specimens, and/or potted pathology specimens. You are required to view a series of online resources on Cadaver Preparedness and complete an online human donor material quiz prior to being able to participate in demonstrations that involve human donor material; check your Canvas site for information on how to access this quiz and complete the student declaration of compliance. Viewing and handling human donor material in this unit is voluntary; should you have any personal objections or cultural sensitivities to undertaking this activity you may choose not to participate in laboratory demonstrations that incorporate this material. You are to exhibit professional and ethical conduct at all times when accessing human material.
If you have an underlying health condition or have any concerns in viewing and/or handling human donor material you are encouraged to consult the unit coordinator, as you may be required to take additional precautions on occasions or be offered alternative learning experiences.
Standards/Competencies
This unit is designed to support your development of the following standards\competencies.
AHPRA Professional capabilities for registered paramedics
Domain 2.2: The communicator and the collaborator
Domain 5.3: The paramedicine practitioner
Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency Standard for Professional Engineer
1: Knowledge and Skill Base
Relates to: Interprofessional role-play
3: Professional and Personal Attributes
Relates to: Interprofessional role-play
MRPBA Professional Capabilities 2020
Domain 1: Medical radiation practitioner
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.CS43 Bachelor of Paramedic Science
- Apply scientific knowledge and skills from paramedicine and related disciplines that focus on the needs and holistic care of the individual.
Relates to: Interprofessional role-play, Final Exam - Communicate appropriately and with sensitivity to all persons, their families, carers, interprofessional teams and community leaders, to professional standards, both independently and collaboratively, to ensure safe and coordinated care, based on consensual agreement.
Relates to: Interprofessional role-play, Final Exam
CS47 Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours)
- Understand and apply knowledge of the health care consumer: person-centred care promoting wellness, person and societal good, prevention of poor health outcomes and harm, treating disease.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, ULO3, ULO4
CS48 Bachelor of Medical Imaging (Honours)
- Apply advanced scientific, technical, and clinical knowledge and skills with digital literacy in ethical medical imaging practice
Relates to: Interprofessional role-play - Apply communication, interpersonal skills, and cultural responsivity necessary to enhance patient-centred clinical practice in relation to the welfare of patients and interaction with colleagues and the wider community
Relates to: Interprofessional role-play
Unit Outline: Semester 2 2026, Gardens Point, Internal
| Unit code: | LSB142 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Equivalent: | LQB185, LQD185, LSB182, LSD142 |
| Coordinators: | Mikaela Reynolds | mikaela.reynolds@qut.edu.au Elise Pelzer | e.pelzer@qut.edu.au |
Overview
A strong background in human body structure (anatomy) and function (physiology) is essential for students in professional health courses. In this introductory unit you will be provided with opportunities to investigate both theoretical and practical aspects of gross, systematic and microscopic anatomy. You will also review general physiological principles such as homeostasis and investigate how all the organ systems of the body contribute to maintaining internal balance. Knowledge and practical skills acquired in this foundational unit will allow you to engage with more advanced studies in human health.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Describe the structural organisation and complementary relationships that exist between tissue/organ structure and the functions of each of the major organ systems.
- Identify the major structures of the eleven organ systems of the human body using appropriate anatomical terminology and detail.
- Describe the basic physiological processes that underlie the functions of the major organ systems.
- Work collaboratively in a team to demonstrate effective and appropriate interprofessional communication by applying knowledge of anatomy and physiology in health contexts.
- Recognise and explain anatomical variation phenotypes and their relevance on physiology in professional contexts.
Content
The content of this unit includes:
- Structural and Functional Organisation of the Human Body
- Cells and Tissues
Anatomy and Physiology of the:
- Muscular System
- Skeletal System
- Nervous System
- Cardiovascular System
- Respiratory System
- Digestive System
- Urinary System
- Endocrine System
- Lymphatic System
- Integumentary system
- Reproductive System
Learning Approaches
You will be exposed to a variety of learning situations including online learning modules, workshops and practical classes. Collaborative learning and problem-solving in laboratory sessions will include the examination of anatomical models and specimens of preserved human organs. Anatomical investigation of human donor material will allow you to explore the diversity of the human form through the identification of anatomical variation, as well as strengthen your understanding of tissue composition and the three-dimensional organisation of the human body.
In workshops you will explore a range of learning strategies to strengthen your personal study approach as an independent adult learner. This will be complemented by cocurricular workshops and opportunities to engage with peers from the Anatomy Peer Learning Community in your practical classes.
Working in a group of students from multiple disciplines, you will undertake your first assessment investigating appropriate medical communication skills in an interprofessional learning scenario. This authentic assessment will strengthen your understanding of the importance of using accurate anatomical terminology appropriate to various health professional roles in healthcare.
Note: Students please note that the practicals and workshops for this unit will be held at Gardens Point.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Throughout the semester you will be provided with feedback on your learning and academic progress by participating in class activities with your classmates and/or teaching staff. You can also receive immediate feedback on your progress by completing the formative quizzes and self-directed learning activities available to you on the LSB142 Canvas site. You should use these resources to identify areas you might need to focus on or to modify your personal study approach. You will be able to review your performance following the group assignment in the middle of the semester.
Assessment
Overview
The assessment items in this unit consist of a group assignment where you will work in a team of students from multiple disciplines to create a role-play of an inter-professional clinical team discussing a patient or community case using appropriate anatomical and physiological terminology. Your final assessment is an examination at the end of semester covering both physiological concepts and practical identification of anatomical structures in the laboratory.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Interprofessional role-play
This assessment item will be completed as a group / team assessment.
The anatomical role play will be captured and submitted as a video recording along with a script by a team of students with a diverse disciplinary background.
This recorded role play will allow you to demonstrate your understanding of appropriate anatomical terminology and physiology knowledge through acting out a clinical scenario, where you will provide a description of a medical condition using anatomical terms, as part of an inter-professional clinical team discussing a patient or community case.
You will form groups of 4-5 students and will record and submit a 4-5 minute video in which each student will speak on camera for at least 1 minute. The video will have two different sections: (1) a description using anatomical terminology that is suitable for the general public (patient, client, community member), (2) a description of the case using anatomical terminology appropriate for medical or allied health professionals. All group members must have a speaking part within the video.
Group component (30%): interprofessional role-play video
Individual component (10%): reflection task
The ethical and responsible use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools is authorised in this assessment. See the relevant assessment details page for specific guidelines.
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Assessment: Final Exam
This examination will involve observing anatomical models and analysing physiological data to assess your depth of understanding of anatomical terminology, your ability to identify different body regions/cavities, tissues and organs, and describe their function; and describe physiological concepts through the analysis of data. It will include short answer questions under timed conditions.
The use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools is prohibited in this assessment.
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.
The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Requirements to Study
Requirements
Practicals will require personal protective equipment supplied by each student:
1. Laboratory Gown - Rear fastening 100% cotton or polyester/cotton mix
2. Safety eye protection glasses - selected and used in accordance with Australian Safety Standards
3. Fully enclosed non-slip shoes
Costs
Cost of lab gowns and safety protection glasses are the students responsibility.
Resources
Texts:
1. LSB142 Learning and Teaching Manual, QUT Printery (Required).
Risk Assessment Statement
This unit includes a laboratory component. In order that you become proficient in necessary practical skills, you will be trained in the handling of equipment, materials and specimens normally associated with this discipline. You are required to view a Health & Safety Induction video and complete an online health and safety quiz prior to being permitted into the laboratory, to access please follow this link Health & Safety Induction. A passing score of 10/10 is required and will be checked prior to entry to the first laboratory session. You may repeat the quiz until this score is achieved. You are required to adhere to the safety requirements outlined in this material, and exhibit professional and ethical conduct at all times when accessing human donor material. You are also referred to the Faculty of Health's Health & Safety Web Site for further information.
This unit includes a laboratory component that involves the observation and handling of human donor material, including skeletal material, prosected regional anatomical specimens, and/or potted pathology specimens. You are required to view a series of online resources on Cadaver Preparedness and complete an online human donor material quiz prior to being able to participate in demonstrations that involve human donor material; check your Canvas site for information on how to access this quiz and complete the student declaration of compliance. Viewing and handling human donor material in this unit is voluntary; should you have any personal objections or cultural sensitivities to undertaking this activity you may choose not to participate in laboratory demonstrations that incorporate this material. You are to exhibit professional and ethical conduct at all times when accessing human material.
If you have an underlying health condition or have any concerns in viewing and/or handling human donor material you are encouraged to consult the unit coordinator, as you may be required to take additional precautions on occasions or be offered alternative learning experiences.
Standards/Competencies
This unit is designed to support your development of the following standards\competencies.
AHPRA Professional capabilities for registered paramedics
Domain 2.2: The communicator and the collaborator
Domain 5.3: The paramedicine practitioner
Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency Standard for Professional Engineer
1: Knowledge and Skill Base
Relates to: Interprofessional role-play
3: Professional and Personal Attributes
Relates to: Interprofessional role-play
MRPBA Professional Capabilities 2020
Domain 1: Medical radiation practitioner
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.CS43 Bachelor of Paramedic Science
- Apply scientific knowledge and skills from paramedicine and related disciplines that focus on the needs and holistic care of the individual.
Relates to: Interprofessional role-play, Final Exam - Communicate appropriately and with sensitivity to all persons, their families, carers, interprofessional teams and community leaders, to professional standards, both independently and collaboratively, to ensure safe and coordinated care, based on consensual agreement.
Relates to: Interprofessional role-play, Final Exam
CS47 Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours)
- Understand and apply knowledge of the health care consumer: person-centred care promoting wellness, person and societal good, prevention of poor health outcomes and harm, treating disease.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO2, ULO3, ULO4
CS48 Bachelor of Medical Imaging (Honours)
- Apply advanced scientific, technical, and clinical knowledge and skills with digital literacy in ethical medical imaging practice
Relates to: Interprofessional role-play - Apply communication, interpersonal skills, and cultural responsivity necessary to enhance patient-centred clinical practice in relation to the welfare of patients and interaction with colleagues and the wider community
Relates to: Interprofessional role-play