School of Nursing and Midwifery

401006 Bioscience 2
Spring 2020
Edition: Spring 2020
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Unit Details

Unit Code:	401006
Unit Name:	Bioscience 2
Credit Points:	10
Unit Level:	1
Assumed Knowledge:	Basic knowledge of the human body systems, growth and development, homeostasis and the relationship to health, activities of living and the National Health Priorities.

Note: Students with any problems, concerns or doubts should discuss those with the Unit Coordinator as early as they can.
Unit Coordinator

Name:	Bashir Sumar
Phone:	0245701914
Location: Hawkesbury
Email:	401006@westernsydney.edu.au

Consultation Arrangement:
Your tutor is the point of frst contact for students who have queries relating to the unit. If you are unable to contact
your Tutor please contact your Unit Coordinator or Deputy Unit Coordinator using this email: 401006@westernsydney.edu.au.
If the staff member is not available leave a telephone message, including your name and contact telephone number,
alternatively, you can send an email. Email communication with academic staff must be via Western Sydney
University student email accounts only. Emails sent from any non-Western Sydney University address will not receive
a response. Student Email Accounts can be activated via the Western Sydney University Home page from Western
Central.
Tutors will advise of consultation times on the vUWS site or outside their offces or in the School of Nursing and
Midwifery reception area. If you are unable to contact your tutor please contact your Unit Coordinator or Deputy
Unit Coordinator using this email: 401006@westernsydney.edu.au.
Deputy Unit Coordinator

Name:	Dr Anna Maceri
Phone:	0245701574
Location: Hawkesbury
Email:	401006@westernsydney.edu.au

Consultation Arrangement:
Please refer to consultation arrangement details above. Please email your tutor to arrange a Zoom consultation if
face to face consultation is not possible due to COVID 19.
Note: The relevant Learning Guide Companion supplements this document
Contents
1 About Bioscience 2 2
1.1 An Introduction to this Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.2 What is Expected of You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.3 Changes to Unit as a Result of Past Student Feedback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2 Assessment Information 4
2.1 Unit Learning Outcomes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.2 Approach to Learning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.3 Assessment Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.4 Assessment Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.4.1 Quiz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.4.2 Case Study . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.4.3 Final Exam – Online . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.5 General Submission Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3 Teaching and Learning Activities 15
4 Learning Resources 17
4.1 Recommended Readings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
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1 About Bioscience 2
1.1 An Introduction to this Unit
This unit extends knowledge gained in Bioscience 1 and introduces nursing students to concepts associated with
alterations in health and wellness as a consequence of life transition. It includes an introduction to pathophysiology,
pharmacology, immunology and microbiology. The unit also focuses on the impact of microorganisms on the health
of people and the body’s natural defences, as well as pharmacological interventions, in dealing with infections and
injuries and its signifcance for nursing.
1.2 What is Expected of You
Study Load
A student is expected to study an hour per credit point a week. For example a 10 credit point unit would require 10
hours of study per week. This time includes the time spent within classes during lectures, tutorials or practicals.
Attendance
It is strongly recommended that students attend all scheduled learning activities to support their learning.
Online Learning Requirements
Unit materials will be made available on the unit’s vUWS (E-Learning) site (https://vuws.westernsydney.edu.au/).
You are expected to consult vUWS at least twice a week, as all unit announcements will be made via vUWS. Teaching
and learning materials will be regularly updated and posted online by the teaching team.
Special Requirements
Essential Equipment:
Access to an internet enabled device is essential in order to be able to: access course materials; to participate in
discussion groups; and to access additional resources provided by the lecturer during the session. See http://www.
westernsydney.edu.au/currentstudents/current_students/services_and_facilities/uwsonline_student_support for
further information.
Legislative Pre-Requisites:
Not Applicable
Policies Related to Teaching and Learning
The University has a number of policies that relate to teaching and learning. Important policies affecting students
include:
– Assessment Policy
– Bullying Prevention Policy and
– Guidelines
– Enrolment Policy
– Examinations Policy
– Review of Grade Policy
– Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy
– Special Consideration Policy
– Student Misconduct Rule
– Teaching and Learning – Fundamental Code
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– Student Code of Conduct
Academic Integrity and Student Misconduct Rule
In submitting assessments, it is essential that you are familiar with the policies listed above and that you understand
the principles of academic integrity. You are expected to act honestly and ethically in the production of all academic
work and assessment tasks, submit work that is your own and acknowledge any contribution to your work made by
others.
Important information about academic integrity, including advice to students is available at https://www.westernsydney.
edu.au/studysmart/home/academic_integrity_and_plagiarism. It is your responsibility to familiarise yourself with
these principles and apply them to all work submitted to the University as your own.
When you submit an assignment or product, you will declare that no part has been: copied from any other student’s work or from any other source except where due acknowledgement is made in the assignment; submitted by
you in another (previous or current) assessment, except where appropriately referenced, and with prior permission
from the Unit Coordinator; written/produced for you by any other person except where collaboration has been authorised by the Unit Coordinator.
The Student Misconduct Rule applies to all students of Western Sydney University and makes it an offence for
any student to engage in academic, research or general misconduct as defned in the Rule.
The University considers plagiarism, cheating and collusion as instances of academic misconduct. The University
also considers submitting falsifed documentation in support of applications for special consideration, including sitting
of deferred examinations, as instances of general misconduct. You should be aware that changes were made to the
Student Misconduct Rule commencing 1 January 2020 that provide for minimum sanctions that apply to certain
conduct, including the provision of falsifed documentation to the University.
You are strongly advised to read the Student Misconduct Rule and the Inappropriate Behaviour Guidelines at the
commencement of each session to familiarise yourself with this process and the expectations of the University in
relation to work submitted for assessment.
1.3 Changes to Unit as a Result of Past Student Feedback
The University values student feedback in order to improve the quality of its educational programs. The feedback
provided helps us improve teaching methods and units of study. The survey results inform unit content and design,
learning guides, teaching methods, assessment processes and teaching materials.
You are welcome to provide feedback that is related to the teaching of this unit. At the end of the semester you will
be given the opportunity to complete a Student Feedback on Unit (SFU) questionnaire to assess the unit. You may
also have the opportunity to complete a Student Feedback on Teaching (SFT) questionnaire to provide feedback for
individual teaching staff.
As a result of student feedback, the following changes and improvements to this unit have recently been made:
– Student feedback did not reflect the need for changes to be made however, students will now be able to make
an appointment, when required, to consult with their tutor on Zoom.
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2 Assessment Information
2.1 Unit Learning Outcomes
This unit will contribute to completion of course level outcomes, Western Sydney University graduate attributes
and the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia Registered Nurse Standards for Practice. Course level learning
outcomes can be accessed on your Unit vUWS Home Page. The Bioscience 2 unit is part of Bachelor of Nursing
and Bachelor of Nursing (Advanced). The unit provides the foundation for developing comprehensive, coherent and
connected knowledge in the nursing discipline and introduces and develops interaction skills which will be required
by graduates in their work environments. Learning outcomes for the unit are outlined below.

 

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