Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025)
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Location
- External
- Attendance mode
- Online
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- Gatton
- Coordinating unit
- Agriculture and Food Sustainability School
This course builds on the on the first year Applied Animal Biology course and introduces students to the workings of the body from a holistic perspective. It will cover the physiology of the major systems of the body such as nervous, endocrine, locomotor, cardiovascular, respiratory and immune systems.
This course will be last offered in external mode in 2025.
This course builds on the first year Applied Animal Biology course and introduces students to the workings of the body from a holistic perspective. It will cover the physiology of the major systems of the body such as nervous, endocrine, locomotor, cardiovascular, respiratory, immune, digestive and reproductive systems. You will learn how the functioning of these systems are related to the environments in which the animals live and how differences in physiology are connected to different environmental conditions.
In this course students will be guided by lectures and practical sessions.
Course requirements
Assumed background
It is assumed that students have completed one of the following courses: AGRC1021; ANIM1020.
Prerequisites
You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:
AGRC1021 or ANIM1020 or AGRC1041 and VETS1060
Incompatible
You can't enrol in this course if you've already completed the following:
ANIM2052
Jointly taught details
This course is jointly-taught with:
- Another instance of the same course
This course shares content with ANIM2057 In Person, with activities and assessment that may vary (Online modules) to suit the mode and campus of study.
Course contact
Course coordinator
Course staff
Lecturer
Guest lecturer
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Additional timetable information
Face-face lectures run concurrently with live Zoom sessions. Recordings will be made available post-lecture.ﾠ
If you have any concerns regarding your official timetable or course allocations, or there are no suitable class times available, contact Faculty of Science Timetable science.mytimetable@uq.edu.au for advice.
If you have any questions about missing class activities, please contact your course coordinator.
Aims and outcomes
The course aims to provide you with knowledge of basic physiological principles and the ability to use this knowledge to critically analyse physiological phenomena.At the conclusion of this course, you should be able to identify and describe the function of internal physiological systems and how they relate to the whole animal.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Describe the theory of homeostasis and its role in animal survival, including the importance of the cellular environment, cellular communication, and the integration of cellular responses of integrative physiological systems of animals.
LO2.
Describe the function of physiological systems.
LO3.
Solve physiological problems related to animal form and function by applying theoretical knowledge and practical skills.
LO4.
Critically analyze physiological phenomena to identify anomalies in cell, tissue and organ function of animals.
LO5.
Effectively demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of integrative physiological systems in animals.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practical/ Demonstration |
Practical Assessment
|
20% Each practical submission contributes 5% towards the practical assessment (total 20%) |
Submitted online by 1pm 6/03/2025 Submitted online by 1pm 27/03/2025 Submitted online by 1pm 10/04/2025 Submitted online by 1pm 15/05/2025
Access to the practical in LT Kuracloud will open at 9am on the Tuesday morning and close at 1pm on Thursday (due date for submission). |
| Examination |
In-Semester Exam
|
30% |
11/04/2025 3:00 pm |
| Poster |
Poster
|
20% |
16/05/2025 2:00 pm |
| Examination |
Final Exam
|
30% |
End of Semester Exam Period 7/06/2025 - 21/06/2025 |
A hurdle is an assessment requirement that must be satisfied in order to receive a specific grade for the course. Check the assessment details for more information about hurdle requirements.
Assessment details
Practical Assessment
- Online
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance, Written
- Category
- Practical/ Demonstration
- Weight
- 20% Each practical submission contributes 5% towards the practical assessment (total 20%)
- Due date
Submitted online by 1pm 6/03/2025
Submitted online by 1pm 27/03/2025
Submitted online by 1pm 10/04/2025
Submitted online by 1pm 15/05/2025
Access to the practical in LT Kuracloud will open at 9am on the Tuesday morning and close at 1pm on Thursday (due date for submission).
- Learning outcomes
- L03, L04
Task description
- There will be a pre-lab quiz which you are expected to complete BEFORE the practical to ensure that you have read the accompanying material.
- If you cannot participate you should submit an extension request (see below) with appropriate evidence (see "Additional Information").
- Once you have completed the experiment you will be required to complete a laboratory report which will be submitted via Blackboard and graded. Marks are allocated for answering specific questions and completions of activities (e.g. graph plots) outlined in the practical handout (available through Lt Kuracloud).
- External participants will be required to submit their practical report by 1 pm on the Thursday of that week's practical (see timetable for dates of practicals).
The use of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT) tools will not be permitted. Any attempted use of AI or MT may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
The practical is completed in Lt Kuracloud and submitted to a Blackboard submission link by the due date. You should also retain an electronic copy of every piece of assessment you submit.
Legal Declaration:
By submitting your work via this website, you formally declare that (1) it is your own original work, and no part of the work has been copied from any other source or person except where due acknowledgement is made; (2) no part of the work has been previously submitted for assessment in this or any other institution; and (3) you have read the Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy (https://policies.uq.edu.au/document/view-current.php?id=149) and understand its implications.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
Late submission
1) Practical submissions are due during your allocated access to the practical in Lt Kuracloud only therefore, late submissions are not accepted.
2) Where students have been approved for an extension (see 'Deferral or extension’), and submit your assessment item after your approved due date and time, your assessment submission will be subject to the following late submission penalty:
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Assessment deadlines are firm and must be met. Late submission without permission or non-submission of assessable work will result in penalties being applied. Late submission of assessment will only be granted for documented medical reasons, accident, bereavement, jury service and other circumstances allowed in the UQ Policies and Procedures Library (PPL).
Submission of an Extension of Assessment Due Date (EADD) should be completed online through your My Requests tab via my.UQ Dashboard before the due date of the assessment item.
In-Semester Exam
- Hurdle
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Examination
- Weight
- 30%
- Due date
11/04/2025 3:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02
Task description
This digital exam will cover theory and practical material. It will be conducted outside of usual lecture time - once scheduled, it will be visible in your student timetable.
This 100-minute exam has been timetabled into a two-hour period, students will be required to be available during this time. Further details regarding the exam will be communicated with you on Blackboard.
This exam is Closed book no written materials permitted and no calculators.
The examination will be a digital, invigilated examination, administered through Zoom. Please ensure you log into Zoom at least 15 minutes prior to this for verification checks to occur. Have your UQ student ID card available for all your exams.
The use of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT) tools will not be permitted. Any attempted use of AI or MT may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Hurdle requirements
Refer to Additional course grading information – ‘Course Grading Rules and Assessment Hurdles’.Exam details
| Planning time | 10 minutes |
|---|---|
| Duration | 90 minutes |
| Calculator options | No calculators permitted |
| Open/closed book | Closed Book examination - no written materials permitted |
| Exam platform | Other |
| Invigilation | Invigilated in person |
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
Poster
- Online
- Mode
- Product/ Artefact/ Multimedia
- Category
- Poster
- Weight
- 20%
- Due date
16/05/2025 2:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L05
Task description
You will be given an environment/habitat and tasked with choosing a vertebrate that inhabits that environment.
Describe the physiological attributes that vertebrate has and how they function allowing it to successfully occupy the environment. You can include diagrams, photos and text.
The poster should be formatted as A0 size as if you were going to print it for a conference or in-person presentation so please ensure that font size (at least 26 point) and poster design are such that it is legible for someone standing approximately 1 m away.
Think about the following and how the answers may affect the physiology of the animal:
Is the animal nocturnal/diurnal?
How does it maintain its core body temperature?
Is it aquatic/semi-aquatic/terrestrial?
What does it eat and how does it obtain its food?
Does it need any adaptations for the diet it consumes?
Are there any structural or behavioural adaptations?
Please include references in the following format: APA 7th
Marking (10 marks):
Introduction (2 marks)
Physiological adaptations (6 marks)
Format of poster, including spelling errors (1 mark)
References (1 mark)
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Translation (MT) are emerging tools that may support students in completing this assessment task. Students may appropriately use AI and/or MT in completing this assessment task. Students must clearly reference any use of AI or MT in each instance.
A failure to reference generative AI or MT use may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
You must submit your Assessment task, in Blackboard, via the Poster PDF link by the submission deadline. You should also retain an electronic copy of every piece of assessment you submit.
Legal Declaration
By submitting your work via this website, you formally declare that (1) it is your own original work, and no part of the work has been copied from any other source or person except where due acknowledgement is made; (2) no part of the work has been previously submitted for assessment in this or any other institution; and (3) you have read the Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy (https://policies.uq.edu.au/document/view-current.php?id=149) and understand its implications.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Assessment deadlines are firm and must be met. Late submission without permission or non-submission of assessable work will result in penalties being applied. Late submission of assessment will only be granted for documented medical reasons, accident, bereavement, jury service and other circumstances allowed in the UQ Policies and Procedures Library (PPL).
Submission of an Extension of Assessment Due Date (EADD) should be completed online through your My Requests tab via my.UQ Dashboard before the due date of the assessment item.
Final Exam
- Hurdle
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Examination
- Weight
- 30%
- Due date
End of Semester Exam Period
7/06/2025 - 21/06/2025
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02
Task description
This in person exam will cover theory and practical material.
This exam is Closed book no written materials permitted and no calculators.
Have your UQ student ID card available for all your exams. Students enrolled in External delivery must attend the exam in-person, either on campus OR at an approved off-campus exam venue as organised through UQ Examinations. Please refer to your personalised examination timetable.
This assessment task is to be completed in-person. The use of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT) tools will not be permitted. Any attempted use of AI or MT may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Hurdle requirements
Refer to Additional course grading information – ‘Course Grading Rules and Assessment Hurdles’.Exam details
| Planning time | 10 minutes |
|---|---|
| Duration | 120 minutes |
| Calculator options | No calculators permitted |
| Open/closed book | Closed Book examination - no written materials permitted |
| Exam platform | Paper based |
| Invigilation | Invigilated in person |
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Grade | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 (Low Fail) |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: 0 - 34% |
| 2 (Fail) |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: 35% - 46% |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes Course grade description: 47% - 49% OR failure to meet the identified assessment hurdle below. |
| 4 (Pass) |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: 50% - 64% |
| 5 (Credit) |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: 65% - 74% |
| 6 (Distinction) |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: 75% - 84% |
| 7 (High Distinction) |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: 85% - 100% |
Additional course grading information
Course Grading Rules and Assessment Hurdles
- Students must obtain a passing mark in the combined cumulative result for In-Semester and End-of-Semester Examinations in order to pass the course.
If a student obtains an overall percentage greater than the cut-offs set to achieve a 4 or higher for the course based on marks from a combination of progressive assessment and examinations and the student does NOT score a pass mark in the combined cumulative result for the in-semester andﾠend-of-semester examinations, they are unable to achieve a grade higher than a 3 (failing grade) for the course.
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Should you fail a course with a grade of 3, you may be eligible for supplementary assessment. Refer to my.UQ for information on supplementary assessment and how to apply.
Supplementary assessment provides an additional opportunity to demonstrate you have achieved all the required learning outcomes for a course.
If you apply and are granted supplementary assessment, the type of supplementary assessment set will consider which learning outcome(s) have not been met.
Supplementary assessment can take any form (such as a written report, oral presentation, examination or other appropriate assessment) and may test specific learning outcomes tailored to the individual student, or all learning outcomes.
To receive a passing grade of 3S4, you must obtain a mark of 50% or more on the supplementary assessment.
Additional assessment information
Please note the following when writing assignments
You must not re-use past work from previous assessments in your assignments.
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism
All reported work must be done by the individual student. Assignments that look and sound alike will be reported as plagiarism – a serious offence at UQ. Please note the university’s policy on academic integrity and plagiarism which can be accessed at Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy.
TurnItIn Assignments
Assignments that are required to be submitted through TurnItIn, must only be uploaded to the assessment specific Turnitin link on the relevant course Blackboard site. If you submit any version of your assessment item to any alternative Turnitin link, this is considered cheating and you will be held liable for this action.
Release of marks
Unless specifically indicated by the lecturer involved, every attempt will be made to have the results for progressive assessment tasks available within 3 weeks of submission. For items of assessment submitted in the last 2 weeks of the semester, the results will be available before the day of your end of semester examination in the course, unless otherwise indicated by the Course Coordinator. Results and feedback availability for progressive assessment will be announced via the course Blackboard site.
Feedback in this course
Feedback is welcome in this course as any information on how students find this learning experience is constructive.
Please use the evaluation form provided to you at the end of semester.
Re-mark Applicationsﾠ- refer to theﾠUniversity's Re-mark Policyﾠto check your eligibility
Before applying for a remark, students should consider the following:
- You have consulted the course coordinator for feedback
- Your academic grounds for remark have been discussed and are valid
- Wanting a higher grade is not grounds for a remark. A remark can decrease your grade.
Remark applications will not be considered without first having contacted your course Co-ordinator.
Deferred and Supplementary assessment (including Deferred In-Semester Examinations)
Deferred and Supplementary information can be located on theﾠmy.UQﾠwebsite
Learning resources
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Library resources
Find the required and recommended resources for this course on the UQ Library website.
Other course materials
If we've listed something under further requirement, you'll need to provide your own.
Required
| Item | Description | Further Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| ANIM2057 Course Blackboard Site | Blackboard is the main method of communication for this course. | |
| ANIM2057 Course Profile | Provides details of specifications, rationale, aims and structure of the course. It also informs you of the assessment for this course, including weighting and due dates. |
Learning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
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| Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
|---|---|---|
Multiple weeks From Week 1 To Week 13 |
Lecture |
Lecture Series Two lectures will be given face to face weekly. Recordings will be made available after the lecture. For specific list of lecture topics and timetable please see the course Blackboard site. Sub-activity: Chapter 1 Animals and Environments: Function on the Ecological Stage (Dr Danielle Fitzgerald & Dr Karen Eyre) Chapter 2 Molecules and Cells in Animal Physiology (Dr Karen Eyre) Chapter 5: Transport of Solutes and Water (Dr Karen Eyre) Chapter 6: Nutrition, Feeding and Digestion (Dr Elham Assadi Soumeh) Chapter 10: Thermal Relations (Dr Angela Lees) Chapter 12: Neurons (Dr Anne Beasley) Chapter 13: Synapses (Dr Anne Beasley) Chapter 14: Sensory Processes (Dr Anne Beasley) Chapter 16: Endocrine and Neuroendocrine Physiology (Dr Danielle Fitzgerald) Chapter 17: Reproduction (Dr Andres Gambini) Chapter 19: Control of Movement (Dr Danielle Fitzgerald) Chapter 20: Muscle (Dr Danielle Fitzgerald) Chapter 22: Introduction to Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide in Physiology (Dr Karen Eyre) Chapter 23: External Respiration: The Physiology of Breathing (Dr Karen Eyre) Chapter 24: Transport of Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide in Body Fluids (with an Introduction to Acid-Base Physiology) (Dr Karen Eyre) Chapter 25: Circulation (Dr Karen Eyre) Chapter 27: Water and Salt Physiology: Introduction and Mechanisms (Dr Danielle Fitzgerald) Chapter 29: Kidneys and Excretion (with Notes on Nitrogen Excretion) (Dr Danielle Fitzgerald) Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L05 |
Multiple weeks From Week 1 To Week 12 |
Practical |
Practical classes Eight practical classes are included in this course. Please see course Blackboard site for timetable and specific topic by week. Practical classes will cover; the nervous system, cardiac system, endocrine system, sensory physiology and exercise physiology. Learning outcomes: L03, L04, L05 |
Policies and procedures
University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:
- Student Code of Conduct Policy
- Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Examinations Procedure
- Reasonable Adjustments - Students Policy and Procedure
Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.