Biology for Health Sciences Part B (BIOM1071)

Course overview

BIOM1071 builds on the foundation of BIOM1070, and students will develop a fundamental understanding of a) the structure, function and integration of human body systems, including the cardiovascular, renal, respiratory, digestive and reproductive systems, and b) basic principles of microbiology and immunology.

BIOM1071 (Biology for Health Sciences, Part B) is a first-year biology course running consecutively from BIOM1070. Students will develop an understanding of a) the structure, function, and integration of human body systems, including the cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, renal and reproductive systems, and b) basic principles of microbiology and immunity. The School of Biomedical Sciences offers the course with input from the School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences.

The course involves three lectures (3 hours) in most weeks, weekly workshops (2 hours), and six practical sessions (2-3 hours). Please note that practicals do not necessarily occur on alternating weeks. You should check the dates for your scheduled P group in the Learning Activities section of the Course Profile.

BIOM1071 is a 2-unit course, so students are expected to spend ~10-12 hours each week engaged in activities related to this course. This includes face-to-face classes, study from textbooks, and provided resources. You should plan your time to ensure you can keep up with your classes, learning resources and assessments.

Students should note that this course may utilise animal specimens during practical classes. Anatomy practical classes use real human cadaveric specimens. Potential students who cannot fully participate in these practical classes for medical, personal, religious, or other reasons should discuss their situation with the Course Coordinator before enrolment.

Of special note:

• The study of real human anatomy depends on altruistic gifts of donors and demands a respectful behaviour and professional attitude of students and staff at all times (see 3.1 Required Learning Resources for compulsory training and relevant acts and policy documents). Students should note that it is a requirement under Queensland law to appropriately conduct themselves when examining any material derived from donated human cadavers. The Transplantation and Anatomy Act, 1974 (Qld), s34 (2) states that: "A person who performs an anatomical examination upon a body shall do so in a quiet, orderly and decent manner." A failure to comply with this rule of the Anatomy Act may be regarded as a criminal offence under part s236 (b) of the Criminal Code Act, 1899 (Qld) which states "A person improperly or indecently interferes with, or offers any indignity to, any dead human body or human remains, whether buried or not...is liable to imprisonment...". Any such breaches may be referred to, or prosecuted by, the police.
• As per the SBMS Code of Conduct for Use of Human Tissues (see 3.1 Required Learning Resources), personal electronic devices including mobile phones, cameras, tablets and other recording devices, must not be used anywhere in the anatomy teaching facilities, and they cannot be carried on your person (even in the off position) beyond the bag rack areas. Exemptions may be provided by the GAF manager for certain medical conditions. Use of the cadavers for entertainment, profit, and/or other personal purposes is strictly prohibited. Unauthorised photography, electronic imaging, and/or postings on social media that compromise donor confidentiality or discuss dissecting room protocol are banned. Severe penalties apply for breach of these rules, including expulsion from the University.

Course requirements

Assumed background

BIOM1070: Biology for Health Sciences Part A

Prerequisites

You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:

BIOM1070

Restrictions

Restricted to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Health Sciences program only.

Course contact

Course staff

Timetable

The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.

Additional timetable information

The dates for your practicals are shown in your timetable and this course profile (Learning Activities), you can only attend the practical you have been allocated to. If you need to attend a different practical group at any stage throughout the semester due to exceptional circumstances, please contact the course coordinator, Danielle Burgess, at d.burgess@uq.edu.au in advance of the lab practical to make a request.

Aims and outcomes

BIOM1071 aims to build on the foundation of BIOM1070 to provide a greater understanding of human biological systems. Successful completion of this course should provide a strong basis for understanding complexﾠsystems anatomy and physiology in subsequent courses in your program.ﾠﾠ

Learning outcomes

After successfully completing this course you should be able to:

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment details

Workshop Activities

• In-person

Mode

Written

Category

Tutorial/ Problem Set

Weight

10% (To achieve 10%, you must complete 7 of the 10 workshop activities. This excludes week 1).

Due date

22/07/2024 - 25/10/2024

Weekly during the workshops

Other conditions

Time limited.

See the conditions definitions

Learning outcomes

L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L08

Task description

Submission guidelines

Submissions must be completed in-class during workshops.

Deferral or extension

You may be able to apply for an extension.

Requests for extension must be made before the submission deadline, even if you are awaiting your supporting documentation. Late requests for extension will not be accepted for consideration unless you provide evidence of exceptional circumstances preventing you from submitting a request before the deadline, e.g., due to hospitalisation.

If you have been granted an extension, the assessment specified late submission penalty in the table above will apply to submissions made after the due date of the approved extension. Requests for extension must be made before the submission deadline, even if you are awaiting your supporting documentation. Late requests for extension will not be accepted for consideration unless you provide evidence of exceptional circumstances preventing you from submitting a request before the deadline, e.g., due to hospitalisation.

If you have been granted an extension, the assessment specified late submission penalty in the table above will apply to submissions made after the due date of the approved extension.

Late submission

No late submissions permitted.

Practical Quizzes

• In-person
• Online

Mode

Activity/ Performance

Category

Practical/ Demonstration, Quiz

Weight

15%

Due date

1/08/2024

15/08/2024

10/10/2024

During scheduled class

Learning outcomes

L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07, L08

Task description

Submission guidelines

You will complete this quiz in Blackboard.

We recommend that you do not use the Blackboard Phone App nor a wireless network connection when completing this Blackboard assessment. Both are unstable and could affect your ability to complete your Blackboard assessment, by for example:

• you may lose connectivity and lose the work you have completed;
• your submission could indicate you have completed your assessment task, but nothing has been delivered into BlackBoard.

Please ensure that you only use a reliable internet connection.

Deferral or extension

You may be able to apply for an extension.

Requests for extension must be made prior to the submission deadline, even if you are awaiting your supporting documentation. Late requests for extension will not be accepted for consideration unless you provide evidence of exceptional circumstances preventing you from submitting a request prior to the deadline, e.g., due to hospitalisation.

If you have been granted an extension, then the assessment specified late submission penalty in the table above will apply to submissions made after the due date of the approved extension.

Late submission

Late submissions are not permitted.

In-Semester Exam

• Identity Verified
• In-person
• Online

Mode

Written

Category

Examination

Weight

35%

Due date

In-semester Saturday

31/08/2024 - 14/09/2024

Learning outcomes

L01, L02, L03

Task description

Exam details

Submission guidelines

Deferral or extension

You may be able to defer this exam.

End-of-Semester Exam

• Identity Verified
• In-person
• Online

Mode

Written

Category

Examination

Weight

40%

Due date

End of Semester Exam Period

2/11/2024 - 16/11/2024

Learning outcomes

L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07, L08

Task description

Exam details

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.

Additional course grading information

No assessment items are compulsory. A mark of zero will be recorded if an assessment item is not submitted. Penalties apply for late submission unless there is an approved extension date.ﾠ

Supplementary assessment

Supplementary assessment is available for this course.

Additional assessment information

School of Biomedical Sciences Assessment Guidelines

• Assessment due dates and times listed are Brisbane local (AEST) time.
• All assessment results will be available via the Blackboard site (learn.uq.edu.au) via My Grades.
• If you require further feedback on your performance in examinations, you can email the Student and Academic Administration Team at sbms@enquire.uq.edu.au .

Information onﾠapplying for an assessment extensionﾠcan be found on the ﾠApplying for an extensionﾠ website.

Information onﾠapplying for a deferred examﾠcan be found on the ﾠDeferring an examﾠ website.

Information onﾠassessment re-mark requestsﾠcan be found on the ﾠQuerying a resultﾠ website.

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

Additional learning resources information

In response to previous students' feedback, practice questions will also be provided for each module through formative quizzes in Mastering A&P lectures. PASS classes have been changed to workshops to ensure equity and greater engagement with tutors.

A GAF Policy and Procedures Laboratory Manual will also be available to students when in the GAF. Compulsory face-to-face GAF inductions for students will also be conducted at the start of semester, by the GAF staff, at scheduled times. Students are required to attend one of these face-to-face induction sessions prior to undertaking any classes in the GAF. Any non-compliance with state legislation or university, school or GAF policy may result in an investigation and disciplinary action.

Learning activities

The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.

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.

School guidelines

Your school has additional guidelines you'll need to follow for this course:

• SBMS Assessment Guidelines