LSB250 Human Physiology
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| Unit code: | LSB250 |
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| Prerequisite(s): | LQB182 or LQB186 or LSB142 or LSB131 or LSB255 or LQB187 |
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Timetable | Details in HiQ, if available |
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| CSP student contribution | $1,148 |
| Domestic tuition unit fee | $4,284 |
| International unit fee | $4,452 |
A foundation in human physiology is crucial for students in optometry, podiatry, pharmacy, medical science, nutrition and other areas of health. This unit will provide you with the knowledge and practical skills to enable your subsequent study in physiology, pathophysiology, pathology, endocrinology or pharmacology units in the later years of your course. You will also develop your communication, critical thinking and problem solving skills.
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Unit Outline: Semester 2 2018
| QUT code: | LSB250 |
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| Credit points: | 12 |
| Prerequisite(s): | LQB182 or LSB142 or LSB131 or LSB255 |
| Coordinator: | Dr Andrew Battle |
| Phone: | 3138 2428 |
| Email: | andrew.battle@qut.edu.au |
Disclaimer - Offer of some units is subject to viability, and information in these Unit Outlines is subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period.
Rationale
A strong background in human physiology is crucial for students in professional health courses. This unit will introduce and develop your knowledge and practical skills in physiology and provide you with the necessary foundation for subsequent units in physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, endocrinology or pathology. You will also develop a range of skills, including practical, written and oral communication skills. This unit is designed to encourage your interest in current applications in medical physiology, health and medicine.
Aims
The aim of this unit it to provide you with essential background knowledge and skills in physiology and to enable you to apply this to new situations. This unit will also develop a broader range of skills, including laboratory skills, communication, and critical thinking.
Learning Outcomes
Successful completion of this unit requires you to provide evidence of the ability to:
1. Understand the functional organisation and integration of some of the major organ systems of the human body.
2. Understand the mechanisms responsible for the maintenance of health, the physiological basis of some diseases and of some therapeutic strategies.
3. Be familiar with the experimental approaches employed in physiological investigations.
4. Demonstrate effective critical thinking and collaborative skills while you develop your ability to perform and interpret basic physiological investigations.
1. Understand the functional organisation and integration of some of the major organ systems of the human body.
2. Understand the mechanisms responsible for the maintenance of health, the physiological basis of some diseases and of some therapeutic strategies.
3. Be familiar with the experimental approaches employed in physiological investigations.
4. Demonstrate effective critical thinking and collaborative skills while you develop your ability to perform and interpret basic physiological investigations.
Content
This unit will cover the physiology of the major body systems, including the nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory and renal systems. You will gain an understanding of the relationship between physiology, disease and medicine. You will apply this understanding to problem solving in the practical sessions and discuss topics in physiology.
Approaches to Teaching and Learning
This unit consists of lectures and a practical session each week. The lectures include opportunity for lecturer-student interaction and will introduce you to each topic. The lectures will be aligned with your practical classes, which will provide physical demonstrations of the concepts you are learning and aim to develop your understanding of this subject and your laboratory skills. You will be encouraged to participate in experiments where group and class data will be collected and analysed by you individually, and as a class. Your practical workbook will be assessed at the end of each practical class. Feedback will be provided to you on your progress in the unit through discussion of the questions in the practical workbook during the practical class. You will also be referred to online materials.
Assessment
Completion of laboratory book questions at the end of each practical class and in-class discussion on these questions will provide formative assessment. In addition to these formative assessment tasks, there will also be a summative assessment task that will be completed during the practical classes. You will undertake both a mid semester progress exam and a final exam at the end of semester. Participation in the practical classes is an important and integral part of your learning experience in this unit.
In this unit, for you to be eligible to receive a passing grade, threshold assessment conditions apply. The end of semester exam is considered to be a threshold piece of assessment, meaning you need to demonstrate satisfactory understanding in this area to pass the unit. You are required to obtain at least 50% in the end of semester exam and 50% in the unit overall for successful completion of this unit. If you do not achieve the pass level for the end of semester exam you are able to make one resubmission of this work for the minimum pass level, only when the achieved mark/grade is within 10% (or 1 grade) of the pass level for the assessment item. If you do not pass the additional assessment you will not be eligible to pass the unit and will be awarded a grade of 3. You are advised to seek feedback on your submission from the unit coordinator prior to resubmission.
In this unit, for you to be eligible to receive a passing grade, threshold assessment conditions apply. The end of semester exam is considered to be a threshold piece of assessment, meaning you need to demonstrate satisfactory understanding in this area to pass the unit. You are required to obtain at least 50% in the end of semester exam and 50% in the unit overall for successful completion of this unit. If you do not achieve the pass level for the end of semester exam you are able to make one resubmission of this work for the minimum pass level, only when the achieved mark/grade is within 10% (or 1 grade) of the pass level for the assessment item. If you do not pass the additional assessment you will not be eligible to pass the unit and will be awarded a grade of 3. You are advised to seek feedback on your submission from the unit coordinator prior to resubmission.
Feedback in this unit will be provided in a number of ways. You will have the opportunity during the practical sessions to discuss any aspects of human physiology with teachers and your peers. You will also receive verbal feedback on your progress in the unit during class and peer discussions associated with the weekly practical exercises. Feedback on the progress exam will also be provided in the lecture.
During and at the end of semester you will have the opportunity to share your experiences and thoughts by providing your feedback on the teaching and content of this unit. Your ideas and suggestions may be used to make changes to the unit (e.g. classroom activities, practicals or assessment) where appropriate to improve the learning outcomes for you and future students.
Assessment Submission and ExtensionsDuring and at the end of semester you will have the opportunity to share your experiences and thoughts by providing your feedback on the teaching and content of this unit. Your ideas and suggestions may be used to make changes to the unit (e.g. classroom activities, practicals or assessment) where appropriate to improve the learning outcomes for you and future students.
Assessment items submitted after the due date without an approved extension will not be marked and will receive a grade of 1 or 0%. If special circumstances prevent you from meeting the assessment due date, you can apply for an extension. If you don't have an approved extension you should submit the work you have done by the due date and it will be marked against the assessment criteria. QUT's assessment submission requirements reflect the expectations of professional practice where you will need to meet deadlines.
Assessment name: Workbook
Description: Short answer questions in the form of a quiz related to the learning outcomes relevant to your weekly practical classes will be assessed at the end of each laboratory class.
Relates to objectives: 1, 2, 3 and 4
Weight: 40%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: Weekly
Assessment name: Progress exam
Description: This examination will test your depth of understanding of the principles of physiology covered across the first half of the semester (approximatly weeks 1-7). Authentic, case-study questions will be included in this exam.
Relates to objectives: 1, 2 and 4
Weight: 20%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: Mid-semester
Assessment name: Final exam
Description: This examination will test your depth of understanding of the principles of physiology covered across the whole semester (weeks 1-13). A greater number of questions will be on principles of physiology discussed in the second half of the semester. Authentic, case-study questions will be included in this exam.
Relates to objectives: 1, 2 and 4
Weight: 40%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: Central exam period
Academic Integrity
QUT is committed to maintaining high academic standards to protect the value of its qualifications. To assist you in assuring the academic integrity of your assessment you are encouraged to make use of the support materials and services available to help you consider and check your assessment items. Important information about the university's approach to academic integrity of assessment is on your unit Blackboard site.
A breach of academic integrity is regarded as Student Misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties.
Resource materials
Recommended Text:
Silverthorn. (2015). Human Physiology: an integrated approach (7th new international ed.). Pearson, Benjamin Cummings.
Older editions may also be suitable.
Additional Resources: Practical Manual:
You will need to obtain a copy of the LSB250 Laboratory Manual before the first scheduled practical class.
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
Silverthorn. (2015). Human Physiology: an integrated approach (7th new international ed.). Pearson, Benjamin Cummings.
Older editions may also be suitable.
Additional Resources: Practical Manual:
You will need to obtain a copy of the LSB250 Laboratory Manual before the first scheduled practical class.
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
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 also referred to the Faculty of Health's Health & Safety Web Site for further information.
If you have an underlying health condition you are encouraged to consult the lecturer in charge of the unit, as you may be required to take additional precautions on occasions.
If you have an underlying health condition you are encouraged to consult the lecturer in charge of the unit, as you may be required to take additional precautions on occasions.
Last modified: 20-Jun-2018