Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024)
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 1
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Biomedical Sciences School
Development of understanding of function of human body & use & effects of drugs in disease-oriented context. Integrated approach to the physiology & pharmacology of depression, schizophrenia and epilepsy, as well as of the endocrine, reproductive & gastrointestinal systems.
This course follows on from the first and second year level Pharmacy courses in anatomy, physiology and pharmacology. It provides students with a comprehensive coverage of endocrine, reproductive and gastrointestinal systems and neurodegenerative diseases. The anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology and pharmacology of each topic is dealt with in an integrated manner in aﾠdisease-orientated context to facilitate understanding of why, when and how drugs can be used. This course is also designed to integrate with other Pharmacy courses on optimal use of medications for these body systems.
Course requirements
Assumed background
BIOL1040, BIOM1052 and BIOM2009
Prerequisites
You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:
BIOM1052
Incompatible
You can't enrol in this course if you've already completed the following:
PHYL2032 or PL232
Restrictions
BPharm students
Course contact
School enquiries
Student and Academic Administration Team
The SBMS Student and Academic Administration Team is located on Level 1 of the Sir William Macgregor Building (64-130).
Course staff
Lecturer
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Additional timetable information
In 2024, BIOM2010 will be delivered as a the final round of teach-out of the course as the content covered in this course has now transitioned to the new Pharmacy program and has been merged into a new 4 unit course. The structure of the course will be introduced in an announcement on Blackboard to be posted in Week 1. To support student learning, face-to-face tutorials (1 to 2h in duration) will be held in weeks 3, 5, 8, 10 and 12.
Students will be required to complete the online Meta-Learning activities as per previous iterations of the course, however these will be revision questions/quizzes rather than reflective questions compared to 2022 and before.
Students will not be required to attend live lectures in 2024. Instead all lecture recordings will be made available for students at the start of semester to listen to at their own pace. It is highly recommended that you watch the relevant recorded lectures prior to attending the face-to-face tutorials. To encourage this, the revision quizzes relevant to each module/workshop will open the week before the tutorial and close 15 mins prior to the start of the workshop.
Aims and outcomes
This course aims to develop in students
a) an understanding of the pharmacological actions of drugs which affect physiological systems of the body
b) a rational and critical approach to the use ofﾠmedicinal drugs inﾠtreatment of disease
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Describe physiological and pathological processes in the endocrine, reproductive and gastrointestinal body systems.
LO2.
Describe integrated physiological processes between different body systems.
LO3.
Describe abnormal physiology related to diseases.
LO4.
Describe the mechanisms of action of various drugs used for endocrine, reproductive, gastrointestinal, and neurodegenerative diseases.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quiz |
Revision Quizzes
|
15% |
Revision Quiz 1: Central Endocrine 6/08/2024 1:45 pm Revision Quiz 2: GIT and Neurodegeneration 20/08/2024 1:45 pm Revision Quiz 3: Endo - Thyroid/Parathyroid 10/09/2024 1:45 pm Revision Quiz 4: Endocrine Pancreas & Adrenal 1/10/2024 1:45 pm Revision Quiz 5: Reproduction 15/10/2024 1:45 pm
Each quiz will be open for one week, and is due 15 minutes before the workshop covering that topic. |
| Essay/ Critique | Central Endocrine and Neurodegeneration: Written Assignment | 35% |
6/09/2024 3:00 pm |
| Examination |
End of Semester Exam
|
50% |
End of Semester Exam Period 2/11/2024 - 16/11/2024 |
Assessment details
Revision Quizzes
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Quiz
- Weight
- 15%
- Due date
Revision Quiz 1: Central Endocrine 6/08/2024 1:45 pm
Revision Quiz 2: GIT and Neurodegeneration 20/08/2024 1:45 pm
Revision Quiz 3: Endo - Thyroid/Parathyroid 10/09/2024 1:45 pm
Revision Quiz 4: Endocrine Pancreas & Adrenal 1/10/2024 1:45 pm
Revision Quiz 5: Reproduction 15/10/2024 1:45 pm
Each quiz will be open for one week, and is due 15 minutes before the workshop covering that topic.
Task description
Throughout the semester students will engage in online revision quizzes to facilitate their learning and provide revision material. The activity is designed to help students manage their own learning and identify for themselves areas that require more detailed study.
- Revision Quiz 1: Central Endocrine (worth 3%)
- Revision Quiz 2: GIT and Neurodegeneration (worth 3%)
- Revision Quiz 3: Endo - Thyroid/Parathyroid (worth 3%)
- Revision Quiz 4: Endocrine Pancreas & Adrenal (worth 3%)
- Revision Quiz 5: Reproduction (worth 3%)
Details of the quiz format and marking criteria will be provided on Blackboard during the semester.
This task has been designed to be challenging, authentic and complex. Whilst students may use AI technologies, successful completion of assessment in this course will require students to critically engage in specific contexts and tasks for which artificial intelligence will provide only limited support and guidance. A failure to reference AI use may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct. To pass this assessment, students will be required to demonstrate detailed comprehension of their written submission independent of AI tools.
Submission guidelines
Participation will be online. The link to the Quiz will be released on the course Blackboard site and open for one week.
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
No late submissions
Central Endocrine and Neurodegeneration: Written Assignment
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Essay/ Critique
- Weight
- 35%
- Due date
6/09/2024 3:00 pm
Task description
A written assignment based on lectures up to the end of Week 4 (that is, it covers the central endocrine and neurodegeneration content). Details of the assignment format will be provided during the semester.
Further details of the assessment format and marking criteria will be provided on Blackboard during the semester.
This task has been designed to be challenging, authentic and complex. Whilst students may use AI technologies, successful completion of assessment in this course will require students to critically engage in specific contexts and tasks for which artificial intelligence will provide only limited support and guidance. A failure to reference AI use may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct. To pass this assessment, students will be required to demonstrate detailed comprehension of their written submission independent of AI tools.
Submission guidelines
To be submitted via Turnitin. A submission point will be supplied in the blackboard BIOM2010 site.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
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.
End of Semester Exam
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Examination
- Weight
- 50%
- Due date
End of Semester Exam Period
2/11/2024 - 16/11/2024
Task description
Examination of all lecture material delivered during the semester. Details of the examination format will be provided during the semester.
The exam will be a closed book invigilated exam held on campus, undertaken via the Inspera eAssessment platform. Students will be required to bring a laptop to the exam that meets the device requirements for Inspera. It is important that you check before the exam that your laptop meets the device requirements for using the Inspera Assessment platform. If you do not own a suitable laptop, you can borrow one from the Library. The Library website Get familiar with Inspera provides the latest information for students about using Inspera. Further information about the exam will be provided on Blackboard.
Have your UQ student ID card available for all of your exams.
This assessment task is to be completed in-person. The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools will not be permitted. Any attempted use of AI may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Exam details
| Planning time | 10 minutes |
|---|---|
| Duration | 60 minutes |
| Calculator options | No calculators permitted |
| Open/closed book | Closed Book examination - no written materials permitted |
| Exam platform | Inspera |
| Invigilation | Invigilated by Inspera |
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 | Cut off Percent | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Low Fail) | 0 - 29 |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative score for all intra-semester and end of semester assessment items of 0% - 29% |
| 2 (Fail) | 30 - 44 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative score for all intra-semester and end of semester assessment items of 30% - 44% |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) | 45 - 49 |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes Course grade description: A cumulative score for all intra-semester and end of semester assessment items of 45% - 49% |
| 4 (Pass) | 50 - 64 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative score for all intra-semester and end of semester assessment items of 50% - 64% |
| 5 (Credit) | 65 - 74 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative score for all intra-semester and end of semester assessment items of 65% - 74% |
| 6 (Distinction) | 75 - 84 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative score for all intra-semester and end of semester assessment items of 75% - 84% |
| 7 (High Distinction) | 85 - 100 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A cumulative score for all intra-semester and end of semester assessment items of 85% - 100% |
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.
- If you require further feedback on your performance in examinations, you can attend an advertised examination viewing session or email the course coordinator.
- During exam review, students have the right to peruse (but not copy by any means, any part of) an unmarked copy of the examination paper.
Information onﾠapplying for an assessment extensionﾠcan be found on theﾠApplying for an extensionﾠwebsite.
Information onﾠapplying for a deferred examﾠcan be found on theﾠDeferring an examﾠwebsite.
Information onﾠassessment re-mark requestsﾠcan be found on theﾠQuerying a resultﾠwebsite.
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
Recommended
| Item | Description | Further Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| University Learning Resources | Access to required and recommended resources, plus past central exam papers, is available at the UQ Library website (http://www.library.uq.edu.au/lr/BIOM2010). The University offers a range of resources and services to support student learning. Details are available on the myUQ website (https://my.uq.edu.au/). |
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 |
|---|---|---|
Week 3 (05 Aug - 11 Aug) |
Tutorial |
Workshop 1 Central Endocrine Module. Dr Anderson - Hypothalumus & posterior pituitary, Anterior Pituitary Gland: prolactin and growth hormone |
Week 5 (19 Aug - 25 Aug) |
Tutorial |
Workshop 2 GIT and Neurodegeneration. Dr Borges - Inflammatory bowel diseases: Dr Ngo - Alzheimenr's, Parkinson's, Huntington's & ALS. |
Week 8 (09 Sep - 15 Sep) |
Tutorial |
Workshop 3 Endocrine module 4-5. Dr Lachy - Thyroid gland and Parathyroid gland - Calcium / bones |
Week 10 (30 Sep - 06 Oct) |
Tutorial |
Workshop 4 Endocrine Modules 6-7. Dr Lachy - Endocrine control of metabolism: endocrine pancreas, insulin & glucose and adrenal gland conditions and therapies. |
Week 12 (14 Oct - 20 Oct) |
Tutorial |
Workshop 5 Reproduction 1-2. Dr Kaminskas - Reproductive physiology/pharmacology 1-2 |
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: