Case Study Report Information
Case Study Report Information
Assessment Task 1: Case Study Report (25%)
Students are to develop and describe a small case study to extend upon and integrate their knowledge in theanatomy and physiology related to their case study topic. Case study topics should represent adisease/pathology or a lifestyle choice (dietary choice or exercise regime) where a disruption to homeostasiscan occur. The case study developed should be based in an area that best fits students' interests and careergoals.
In your written assignment, you must identify and discuss the normal anatomy and physiology of at least 2-3body systems (or specific components of the body system(s)), clearly outlining the relevance to the case study.
Secondly, your report will focus on the homeostatic mechanisms within each body system/component and howthese integrate (influence one another) relative to your case study. Finally, you should focus on the anatomicaland physiological adaptations that are likely to occur, both acutely and chronically.
Students should ensure to address each of the following points in the report, as well as refer to the specificMarking Rubric provided on Moodle:
- Report is a maximum of 1000 words.
- Includes a concise explanation of normal anatomical/physiological function and homeostatic mechanisms,relative to the systems/components in question (approximately 200 words).
- Clearly explains a specific case study that results in physiological/homeostatic dysfunction related to anumber of integrated body systems/components. This should be the focus of the report where studentsdemonstrate an understanding of how physiological/homeostatic dysfunction impacts the integration of anumber of body systems/component's, relative to normal function (approximately 700 words).
- Describe any anatomical/physiological adaptations (positive or negative, acute or chronic) that may occurin response to the homeostatic disruption (approximately 100 words).
- Include any relevant diagrams, images, etc that relate to the case study that assist with explaining systemfunction/dysfunction.
- Topic is relevant and report is clearly/concisely written and addresses all necessary points indicated in themarking rubric (provided on Moodle by Week 2).
Graphical inclusions, such as images and flow charts, can be used and will not contribute to word count, butshould not represent a substantial component of the report.
NB: An example of a body system is the cardiovascular system, while a specific component is the aorta. You donot need to focus on the whole system if your case study is more suited to a specific component
