Studying online
There are now 2 possible online modes for units:
Units with modes Online timetabled and Online flexible are available for any student to self-enrol and study online.
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Unit Overview
- Description
This unit explores the biology of 'becoming human' in an integrative way, with emphasis on human evolution, genetics, development and structure. How we 'become human' is explored from the perspective of both the individual and the species, all considered within the context of evolution.
- Credit
- 6 points
- Offering
(see Timetable) Availability Location Mode Semester 1 UWA (Perth) Face to face Semester 1 Albany Face to face - Outcomes
Students are able to (1) describe and explain the evolutionary framework for human biology, the basic principles of human genetics, the basic structure and function of the human body, reproduction in humans, and relate the biology of humans to their evolutionary history and embryological development; (2) cooperate with other students to complete tasks and solve problems, use the language of human biology appropriately, and present clear and reasoned arguments; and (3) value understanding as a rational approach to learning, appreciate human diversity, appreciate human biology as a rational basis for the understanding of self, and recognise the overlap of human biology with other disciplines.
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) tutorial participation & engagement; (2) online assessment; and (3) end of semester exam. Further information is available in the unit outline.
Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.
- Unit Coordinator(s)
- Fiona O'Shea and Vanessa Hayes
- Contact hours
- lectures: approximately 3 hours per week, delivered live and also all available online
tutorials: 1.5 hours per week - Note
- Students undertaking this unit require an anatomy licence. To comply with this regulation, student names are automatically entered in the School of Human Sciences' Register of Anatomy Licences. Tutorials start in week one of semester. Students are allocated to tutorial groups by an online class allocation system (CAS). The purchase of the unit manual is strongly recommended for this unit. These can be obtained through the University Secondhand Bookshop and as a download from the unit online learning site. Some copies are made available for reference in tutorial classes.
- Texts
Current Human Biology I Unit Manual
A list of recommended textbooks is available in the unit outline.
- The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
- All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
- Visit the Essential Textbooks website to see if any textbooks are required for this Unit. The website is updated regularly so content may change. Students are recommended to purchase Essential Textbooks, but a limited number of copies of all Essential Textbooks are held in the Library in print, and as an ebook where possible. Recommended readings for the unit can be accessed in Unit Readings directly through the Learning Management System (LMS).
- Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.
Face to face
Predominantly face-to-face. On campus attendance required to complete this unit. May have accompanying resources online.
Online flexible
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit is asynchronous delivery, with NO requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online timetabled
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit includes some synchronous components, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online Restricted
Not available for self-enrolment. Students access this mode by contacting their student office through AskUWA. 100% Online Unit.
NO campus face-to-face attendance. All study and assessment requirements are online only. Unit includes some timetabled activities, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times. In exceptional cases (noted in the Handbook) students may be required to participate in face-to-face laboratory classes when a return to UWA’s Crawley campus becomes possible in order to be awarded a final grade.
External
No attendance or regular contact is required, and all study requirements are completed either via correspondence and/or online submission.
Off-campus
Regular attendance is not required, but student attends the institution face to face on an agreed schedule for purposes of supervision and/or instruction.
Multi-mode
Multiple modes of delivery. Unit includes a mix of online and on-campus study requirements. On campus attendance for some activities is required to complete this unit.