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BIOMD101-23A (HAM)
Introduction to Human Biology - Tinana Tangata Koiora
15 Points
Staff
Convenor(s)
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Joanna Hicks
9399
CD.2.02
joanna.hicks@waikato.ac.nz
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Lecturer(s)
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Brydget Tulloch
9376
R.1.06
brydget.tulloch@waikato.ac.nz
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What this paper is about
How this paper will be taught
Each week we will cover a different aspect of human anatomy and physiology as outlined in the schedule below.
Lectures will be in person but also will be recorded, and available online via Panopto.
Labs and workshops will run alternate weeks, starting in the second week of semester. Students can sign up to a lab/workshop stream via the course moodle page. Students will use their understanding of anatomy and physiology from lectures and apply this to human health, performance and the functioning of a healthy human body.
The course is 100% internally assessed
This consists of:
- 6 x 2-hour laboratory sessions and 5 x 2- hour workshops worth 50% of the course mark. The best 10 out of 11 marks for the laboratory and tutorials sessions will contribute to the 50%.
- 3 x online moodle tests collectively worth 15% of the course mark (5% each)
- 11 x online learning modules via the Lt platform worth 35% (3.2% each)
Each laboratory session will consist of:
- An online moodle quiz to be completed prior to attending the lab (pre-lab quiz)
- Completion of the appropriate assessment questions/material in the laboratory manual (to be purchased)
Each workshop will consist of:
- An in-class group assessment task e.g. debates, opinion pieces, group work, presentations, problem-solving, group discussions, group exercise on the Lt platform etc... Marking rubrics and guidelines will be provided for these.
Each online learning module will consist of:
- Content for you to revise and questions relating to the body system being studied that week. You will receive a log in for the Lt platform at the beginning of the course.
Required Readings
You will be assigned an Lt platform log in at the beginning of the course
There are no required readings or text book for the paper.
However we recommend:
Michael D. Johnson. Human Biology; Concepts & Current Issues. Pearson. 8th Edition
Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:
Assessments
How you will be assessed
The dates indicated for assessment procedures will normally be adhered to. Any changes in the dates will be made in consultation with the class, at least one week prior to the original date.
Your overall paper grade will follow the standardised University grading scheme: A+ 90-100%, A 85-89%, A- 80-84%, B+ 75-79%, B 70-74%, B- 65-69%, C+ 60-64%, C 55-59%, C- 50-54%; D 40-49%, E 0-39%. A pass grade (C-) for this paper implies that a student has a minimal acceptable level of competency in the learning outcomes listed above.
The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0. There is no final exam.