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 | $1,190 |
| Domestic tuition unit fee | $4,644 |
| International unit fee | $5,328 |
Unit Outline: Semester 2 2020, Gardens Point, Internal
| Unit code: | LSB250 |
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| Credit points: | 12 |
| Pre-requisite: | LQB182 or LQB186 or LSB142 or LSB131 or LSB255 |
| Coordinator: | Andrew Battle | andrew.battle@qut.edu.au |
Overview
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, critical thinking and problem-solving skills. This unit is designed to encourage your interest in current applications in medical physiology, health and medicine.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Understand the functional organisation and integration of the major organ systems of the human body.
- Understand the mechanisms responsible for the maintenance of health, the physiological basis of some diseases and of some therapeutic strategies.
- Be familiar with the experimental approaches employed in physiological investigations.
- 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, muscle, gastrointestinal and renal systems. You will gain an understanding of the relationship between physiology, disease and medicine. You will apply this understanding to conducting physiological assessments in the laboratory, problem solving and discussing topics in physiology.
Learning Approaches
This unit consists of pre-recorded online lectures, an online lectorial and some practical sessions. The online lectorials include opportunity for lecturer-student interaction and will complement the pre-recorded lectures. Practical classes offered this semester will be aligned online lecture content, and will provide physical demonstrations of the concepts you are learning, and allow you 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.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
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.
During and at the end of semester you will be provided with the opportunity to give your feedback on both the teaching and content of this unit, e.g. class discussion/feedback sessions. Feedback and suggestions will be used to make modifications to the unit where possible to improve the learning outcomes for you and future students.
Assessment
Overview
This unit consists of both formative and summative assessment.
Practical Class Attendance and Assessment
Participation in the practical classes is an integral part of your learning experience in LSB250, if you are unable to attend a practical session, you should inform the Unit Coordinator by email and provide supporting documentation for your absence the following week at the start of practical class, e.g. medical certificate. For approved absences alternate arrangements will be accommodated on up to one occasion. Approved absences in excess of one occasion will need to be discussed with the Unit Coordinator. In the case of unapproved absence from practicals, no marks will be given for related assessment.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Quiz
A blackboard quiz in the form of multi-choice answers (consisting of both single and multi-answer multiple choice, which will be open for a specific time-frame after practical classes (Progressive).
Assessment: Oral presentation
You will work both independently and as a team of 3 to prepare and give an Oral Case study presentation on a topic relevant to Human Physiology
Assessment: Final exam
This examination will test your depth of understanding of the principles of physiology covered across the whole semester (weeks 1-13). Authentic, case-study questions will be included in this exam.
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.
The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
Stanfield. (2017). Principles of Human Physiology. (6th edition). Pearson.
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.