Course coordinator
Professor Bradley Launikonis
Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025)
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Biomedical Sciences School
Students will develop an understanding of how cells associate & interact to fulfill their normal functions in tissues & organs of the human body. This will include the basic principles of integration & regulation that underpin normal tissue biology.
BIOM2011 is integrative cell and tissue physiology. The course will focus on the structure of cells and cell membranes and the functional importance of this. In particular, fundamental aspects of how cells respond to the environment, including neighbouring cells and the extracellular environment will be covered. This includes ion channels in the membranes and ionic movements across these membranes and the control of cell function in response to changes in channel states and different conditions in the cell's environment.
This course will have 3 lectures per week to deliver the course content. Students will also have the opportunity to engage in 6 practical classes, 5 of these sessions being an inquiry-based series designed to take you through the fundamentals of scientific inquiry including ideation, design and execution of an experiment, and introduce you to the conventions of the scientific writing via analysis and communication of your outcomes. This learning will contribute to many students' readiness for other higher level course in the Biomedical Science program, and for all students, developing your broader capabilities for graduate readiness including troubleshooting, working within a team, and working with complex data and information to effectively communicate your thinking.
Course requirements
Assumed background
Students are expected to have an understanding of cell structure and physiology, to the level taught in BIOL1020 and BIOL1040.
Prerequisites
You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:
BIOL1040
Recommended prerequisites
We recommend completing the following courses before enrolling in this one:
BIOL1020
Incompatible
You can't enrol in this course if you've already completed the following:
BIOM2007 or BIOM2008
Course contact
Course coordinator
Dr Judit Kibedi
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
Professor Bradley Launikonis
Associate Professor Stephen Anderson
Associate Professor Mark Bellingham
Dr Sean Coakley
Dr Kinga Duszyc
Associate Professor Graham Leggatt
Laboratory coordinator
Dr Judit Kibedi
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Aims and outcomes
To develop an understanding of how cells associate and interact to fulfil their normal functions in tissues and organs of the human body.ﾠ This will include the basic principles of integration and regulation that underpin normal tissue biology.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Explain the cellular and molecular processes that lead to coordinated and regulated activity in tissues of the body
LO2.
Recognise and explain the basic role of the nervous system and endocrine systems as effectors in maintaining homeostasis
LO3.
Describe the specialization of cell structures and how this relates to function
LO4.
Explain how changes at the cellular level meet the demand of the host tissue
LO5.
Demonstrate competency and creativity in experimental design and scientific reasoning
LO6.
Participate in, and explain the experimental process and role of model systems in discovery of new knowledge
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practical/ Demonstration |
Nernst Potential
|
5% |
3/03/2025 - 7/03/2025
Due by the end of your allocated practical Group's session. |
| Quiz |
Online quizzes
|
15% 3% per quiz - best 5 scores out of 6 quizzes available count towards 15% |
Quiz 1 - Muscle 7/03/2025 - 14/03/2025 Quiz 2 - Sensory 21/03/2025 - 28/03/2025 Quiz 3 - Neurons 4/04/2025 - 11/04/2025 Quiz 4 - Endocrinology 30/04/2025 - 7/05/2025 Quiz 5 - Epithelia 14/05/2025 - 21/05/2025 Quiz 6 - Immunology 23/05/2025 - 30/05/2025
Quizzes will open at 2PM and close at 2PM on their specified dates. |
| Reflection |
Meta-Learning Tasks
|
10% (5% per meta-learning task) |
ML Task 1 7/03/2025 - 14/03/2025 ML Task 2 14/05/2025 - 21/05/2025
ML Tasks open and close at 1pm on their specified dates. |
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation | OPTIONAL Draft | Formative task |
7/04/2025 1:00 pm |
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation | CF Report | 20% |
8/05/2025 - 12/05/2025
Your report is due 10 days after the final practical (CF Class 5) for your allocated practical Group. Due dates for each practical Group are as follows:
|
| Examination |
End of Semester Exam
|
50% |
End of Semester Exam Period 7/06/2025 - 21/06/2025 |
Assessment details
Nernst Potential
- In-person
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance, Product/ Artefact/ Multimedia
- Category
- Practical/ Demonstration
- Weight
- 5%
- Due date
3/03/2025 - 7/03/2025
Due by the end of your allocated practical Group's session.
Task description
Determination of the relationship between [K+] and membrane potential and determination of unknown [K+]. THIS PRACTICAL HAS ASSESSMENT COMPLETED DURING THE CLASS. Make sure to read the Task Description fully for all details relating to what is required in this practical.
In this practical, you will construct a standard curve to fit the relationship between known [K+] concentration on either side of an artificial membrane and the electrical potential set across it. You will be supplied with an "unknown" solution, and will have to determine its [K+] from the curve you constructed. You will also prepare a standard physiological solution and determine the accuracy of your solution based on the membrane potential you record.
The assessment task for the Nernst Potential practical is completed in small groups (2-3 students) during your allocated class, and handed in by the end of the session. It is not possible to attend another practical if you miss your own session. If absent without a valid reason, you will get a 0 for this task.
This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Students are advised that the use of AI technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
Submit your work to your tutor by the end of your practical session.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
Students who are unable to attend their allocated Nernst Potential practical session based on a valid reason for absence, may be approved to complete this practical and associated in-class assessment at a later date, anticipated to be in Week 12 of the semester. The exact date will be advised by the Laboratory Coordinator.
Late submission
A late submission of this task is not possible.
The task is completed in-class and must be submitted by the end of your allocated practical Group's session. It is not possible to attend another practical if you miss your own session. If absent without a valid reason, you will get a 0 for this task. If you have a valid reason for absence, you may be considered for a deferred completion of the practical and associated assessment - see the Extensions or Deferral availability section for more information.
Online quizzes
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Quiz
- Weight
- 15% 3% per quiz - best 5 scores out of 6 quizzes available count towards 15%
- Due date
Quiz 1 - Muscle 7/03/2025 - 14/03/2025
Quiz 2 - Sensory 21/03/2025 - 28/03/2025
Quiz 3 - Neurons 4/04/2025 - 11/04/2025
Quiz 4 - Endocrinology 30/04/2025 - 7/05/2025
Quiz 5 - Epithelia 14/05/2025 - 21/05/2025
Quiz 6 - Immunology 23/05/2025 - 30/05/2025
Quizzes will open at 2PM and close at 2PM on their specified dates.
Task description
Following the completion of each lecture module, students will complete a 15-minute online quiz through Blackboard. The best 5 scores from 6 quizzes available will count towards the 15% that these quizzes contribute to your overall grade for the course.
Details of the quiz format and marking criteria will be provided on Blackboard during the semester.
This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Students are advised that the use of AI technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
Quizzes are completed online through 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 penalty listed under Late Submission will be applied to submissions made after the due date of the approved extension.
Late submission
Late submission is not possible.
Meta-Learning Tasks
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Reflection
- Weight
- 10% (5% per meta-learning task)
- Due date
ML Task 1 7/03/2025 - 14/03/2025
ML Task 2 14/05/2025 - 21/05/2025
ML Tasks open and close at 1pm on their specified dates.
Task description
Students will complete two online Meta-Learning Tasks throughout the semester. These will require answering several short questions designed to promote reflection about your own learning and experiences now and as they relate to your progression throughout the degree and beyond. Self-reflection of your own development of understanding is a critical method that can help you manage your learning, identify for yourself areas that require more detailed study, and enhance your learning gains.
Marks are awarded for COMPLETE and RELEVANT answers to the questions asked in each Meta-Learning Task. You will be able to spend as long as you wish completing these answers whilst the Task is available, and can stop and resume providing your responses during this time.
Details of the Meta-Learning Task format will be provided on Blackboard during the semester.
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.
This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Students are advised that the use of AI technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
The Meta-Learning Tasks will be available online through Blackboard for a period of one week. During this time, you may take as long as you like to complete your responses to the questions within a Task, pausing and resuming entering your responses as much as you like.
We recommend that you do not use the Blackboard Phone App nor a wireless network connection when completing this Blackboard Meta-Learning Tasks. 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 penalty listed under Late Submission will be applied to submissions made after the due date of the approved extension.
Late submission
Late submission is not possible.
OPTIONAL Draft
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation
- Weight
- Formative task
- Due date
7/04/2025 1:00 pm
Task description
To aid your preparation of the scientific report you will produce following completion of the Cardiac Function practical series, you have the opportunity to submit a draft Introduction and Methods sections, and References list. This is completely optional and is a formative task (it does not contribute to your final grade in BIOM2011). You will receive some feedback on the draft prior to the final CF practical. You are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity no matter how advanced your draft work is at by the due date - whether this is a fully fleshed out Introduction for example, or only a skeleton of dot points identifying key ideas and literature.
However, if you wish to have your draft work looked at and feedback given, you must submit your piece by before 1pm, 7th April. Extensions are not possible as this is a formative task and submissions after this date won't be considered.
This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Students are advised that the use of AI technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
Submit your Optional draft report via Turnitin in Blackboard.
Deferral or extension
You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.
Extensions are not possible for this formative task. You need to submit your Draft work to whatever degree of completeness you have achieved by the due date, in order for it to be examined and some feedback provided to you. You can seek additional feedback on your evolving plans and ideas throughout any of the practical sessions by speaking with your tutor.
Late submission
Late submissions are not possible for this formative Task. You need to submit your Draft work to whatever degree of completeness you have achieved by the due date in order for it to be examined and some feedback provided to you. You can seek additional feedback on your evolving plans and ideas throughout any of the practical sessions by speaking with your tutor.
CF Report
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation
- Weight
- 20%
- Due date
8/05/2025 - 12/05/2025
Your report is due 10 days after the final practical (CF Class 5) for your allocated practical Group.
Due dates for each practical Group are as follows:
- G10 (Mon 10am Group): 1pm 8th May
- G2 (Mon 2pm Group): 5pm 8th May
- G3 (Tues 10am Group): 1pm 9th May
- G4 (Tues 2pm Group): 5pm 9th May
- G5 (Wed 10am Group): 1pm 10th May
- G6 (Wed 2pm Group): 5pm 10th May
- G7 (Thurs 10am Group): 1pm 11th May
- G1 (Thurs 2pm Group): 5pm 11th May
- G8 (Fri 10am Group): 1pm 12th May
- G9 (Fri 2pm Group): 5pm 12th May
Task description
Throughout the Cardiac Function practical series, you will work within a team of fellow students to develop and conduct a hypothesis-driven experiment examining the contractility of the heart under various conditions, using an animal (cane toad) model. This experience will introduce you to the foundations of scientific inquiry, from ideation and execution, through to analysis, interpretation and communication of findings, culminating in submission of a formal scientific report. You will be guided in all aspects of this semester-long learning process through resources, scaffolded activities and the mentorship of a tutor dedicated to your team.
Although you will work as a team throughout the practical series, the scientific report you submit must be WHOLLY individual work.
In addition to the scientific communication of your experiment and outcomes (1500 words), your report will also include a 500-word Relevance section designed to prompt you to think about the relevance of your learning over the practical series, beyond the classroom. This part of your submission must show personal reflection about what you have learnt and how this connects to knowledge/processes/paradigms within the broader contexts of scientific research, the health-care sector or society.
Detailed information about both the scientific and relevance portions of the CF Report task will be available in the course Blackboard site.
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. You must acknowledge what and how you used any AI technologies and will be provided with guidance on how to do this via the course Blackboard site. 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
You must include an individual electronic coversheet on the first page of your submission, ensuring all fields have been completed. You must submit your work via the Turnitin submission point for your allocated practical Group.
If you are experiencing technical difficulties uploading your submission, contact the SBMS Student and Assessment Administration team (sbms@enquire.uq.edu.au) IMMEDIATELY and include a copy of your assessment so it can be logged as received by the date of your email.
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.
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 penalty listed under Late Submission will be applied to submissions made after the due date of the approved 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.
End of Semester Exam
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Examination
- Weight
- 50%
- Due date
End of Semester Exam Period
7/06/2025 - 21/06/2025
- Other conditions
- Time limited.
Task description
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.
The exam will be a closed book on-campus invigilated exam. You should refer to your personal examinations timetable that will be emailed to you by UQ Examinations Section regarding the specific timing of your examination.
This is a closed book examination and that means that you may not consult any hard copy, online or other resources during the examination. This examination must be completed individually. You are NOT permitted to share this exam with any un-authorised person. You must NOT make a copy of any of the material in the exam by any means.
Have your UQ student ID card available for all 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 | 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 | 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.
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
The supplementary assessment may be in the form of an exam (written or oral), a written submission or another assessment as determined by the Course Coordinator. It may be made up of multiple components and will allow students to meet any outstanding Learning Outcomes. The final grade awarded will be based on the results of the supplementary assessment only and a passing grade will be awarded only if a student passes the supplementary assessment.
Additional assessment information
Information on applying for an assessment extension can be found on the Applying for an extension website.
Information on applying for a deferred exam can be found on the Deferring an exam website.
Information on assessment re-mark requests can be found on the Querying a result 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
If we've listed something under further requirement, you'll need to provide your own.
Required
| Item | Description | Further Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) | Clean white laboratory coat, safety glasses and fully enclosed shoes. Students will not be permitted in the laboratory without these items. Each student must have their UQ Student Identification Card visibly displayed above the waist. While public health directions no longer require face masks to be worn, they are recommended when you cannot physically distance, you are a vulnerable person or caring for vulnerable people. Please note that cloth masks are not acceptable in laboratory classes in the School of Biomedical Sciences. PPE and identification card holders can be purchased from the School Locker. | own item needed |
Recommended
| Item | Description | Further Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| GraphPad Prism | This course uses GraphPad Prism to guide students' handling and analysis of data generated from the Cardiac Function practical series. Resources have been developed specifically to complement Prism. Prism is free for all full-time students at UQ to download and install: my.uq.edu.au/information-and-services/information-technology/software-and-web-apps/software-uq/graphpad-prism If you are not a full-time student, contact the Laboratory Coordinator for options. |
Additional learning resources information
To support your understanding and demonstration of conventions in scientific writing, you are encouraged to utilise the free online science communication resource CLIPS (Communication and Learning in Practice for Scientists, https://www.clips.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 |
|---|---|---|
Multiple weeks From Week 1 To Week 2 |
Lecture |
MODULE 1: Muscle Cells [Launikonis] including Course Introduction [Launikonis & Kibedi] Lecture 1 will commence with a brief overview of the course aims, assessment design and other information relevant to your successful engagement and learning in BIOM2011. After this introduction, the lecture will continue with Dr Brad commencing the first lecture module relating to Muscle Cells. WEEK 1:
WEEK 2:
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Week 2 (03 Mar - 09 Mar) |
Practical |
Nernst Potential Determination of the relationship between [K+] and membrane potential and determination of unknown [K+]. In this practical, you will construct a standard curve to fit the relationship between known [K+] concentration on either side of an artificial membrane and the electrical potential set across it. You will be supplied with an "unknown" solution, and will have to determine its [K+] from the curve you constructed. You will also prepare a standard physiological solution and determine the accuracy of your solution based on the membrane potential you record. THIS PRACTICAL HAS ASSESSMENT COMPLETED DURING THE CLASS. The assessment task for the Nernst Potential practical is completed in small groups (2-3 students) during your allocated class, and handed in by the end of the session. It is not possible to attend another practical if you miss your own session. Please see the Assessment section of the course profile for more details about the assessment and instances of absence, and contact the SBMS Student and Assessment Administration team (sbms@enquire.uq.edu.au) or the Laboratory Coordinator (j.kibedi@uq.edu.au) for advice regarding your individual circumstance. |
Multiple weeks From Week 3 To Week 4 |
Lecture |
MODULE 2: Sensory Systems [Coakley] WEEK 3:
WEEK 4:
|
Week 4 (17 Mar - 23 Mar) |
Practical |
Cardiac Function Series - Class 1 Throughout the Cardiac Function practical series, you will work within a team of fellow students to develop and conduct a hypothesis-driven experiment examining the contractility of the heart under various conditions, using an animal (cane toad) model. This experience will introduce you to the foundations of scientific inquiry, from ideation and execution, through to analysis, interpretation and communication of findings, culminating in submission of a formal scientific report. You will be guided in all aspects of this semester-long learning process through resources, scaffolded activities and the mentorship of a tutor dedicated to your team. The series is designed to introduce and foster your understanding of scientific inquiry & communication, and the development of transferrable skills that many of you will draw on in other courses, or as postgraduate professionals and/or students (e.g. in a MD program). CF Class 1 will focus on your team formation, narrowing down the focus of your project, seeking out and identifying some relevant literature, and a mud-map of your experimental approach. This session will also begin to introduce you to conventions in scientific writing. Throughout the CF practical series, you are encouraged to think ahead and work on tasks relevant to your ultimate completion of the scientific report, and take advantage of the time available with your tutor to work through your ideas and questions about data analysis, finding and understanding literature, and improving your understanding of the final writing task. |
Multiple weeks From Week 5 To Week 6 |
Lecture |
MODULE 3: Neurons [Bellingham] WEEK 5:
WEEK 6:
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Week 5 (24 Mar - 30 Mar) |
Practical |
Cardiac Function Series - Class 2 See 'Cardiac Function Series - Class 1' for an overview and objectives of this practical series in BIOM2011. CF Class 2 will be the first of two experimental sessions available to you to conduct your experiments. Class 2 is an opportunity to implement the experimental design your team has developed, and fine-tune or troubleshoot any aspects that require further consideration for rigor and reliability before running your experiment again (if you wish/need to) in CF Class 3. Throughout the CF practical series, you are encouraged to think ahead and work on tasks relevant to your ultimate completion of the scientific report, and take advantage of the time available with your tutor to work through your ideas and questions about data analysis, finding and understanding literature, and improving your understanding of the final writing task. |
Week 6 (31 Mar - 06 Apr) |
Practical |
Cardiac Function Series - Class 3 See 'Cardiac Function Series - Class 1' for an overview and objectives of this practical series in BIOM2011. CF Class 3 will provide you with a second opportunity to carry out your team's experiment, applying any fine-tuning to your design that arose from CF Class 2 and/or to obtain additional biological replicates (if you wish/need). Should you not require this second experimental session, you can use this time to begin extracting and analysing the data you generated. Throughout the CF practical series, you are encouraged to think ahead and work on tasks relevant to your ultimate completion of the scientific report, and take advantage of the time available with your tutor to work through your ideas and questions about data analysis, finding and understanding literature, and improving your understanding of the final writing task. |
Multiple weeks From Week 7 To Week 9 |
Lecture |
MODULE 4: Endocrinology [Anderson] WEEK 7:
WEEK 8:
*** MID-SEMESTER BREAK *** WEEK 9:
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Week 7 (07 Apr - 13 Apr) |
Practical |
Cardiac Function Series - Class 4 See 'Cardiac Function Series - Class 1' for an overview and objectives of this practical series in BIOM2011. CF Class 4 will focus on key decisions and processes relating to extraction, handling, analysis and effective presentation of data generated from your experiment. Throughout the CF practical series, you are encouraged to think ahead and work on tasks relevant to your ultimate completion of the scientific report, and take advantage of the time available with your tutor to work through your ideas and questions about data analysis, finding and understanding literature, and improving your understanding of the final writing task. |
Week 8 (14 Apr - 20 Apr) |
Lecture |
Scientific Writing workshop [Kibedi] This workshop-style lecture will provide support toward your developing understanding of scientific writing, particularly toward the more complex, persuasive elements such as the Introduction and Discussion sections of a scientific report. Details and resources will be communicated via the course Blackboard site. |
Multiple weeks From Week 9 To Week 11 |
Lecture |
MODULE 5: Epithelia [Duszyc] WEEK 9:
WEEK 10:
WEEK 11:
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Week 9 (28 Apr - 04 May) |
Practical |
Cardiac Function series - Class 5 See 'Cardiac Function Series - Class 1' for an overview and objectives of this practical series in BIOM2011. CF Class 5 will focus on finalising your scientific report. You may use this class to discuss any aspect of your work in progress toward the final task, clarify your understanding of the feedback received on the optional draft (if you submitted one) or of the task criteria and expectations. Your report is due 10 days after Class 5 of your allocated practical Group, see the Assessment section of the course profile for details. Throughout the CF practical series, you are encouraged to think ahead and work on tasks relevant to your ultimate completion of the scientific report, and take advantage of the time available with your tutor to work through your ideas and questions about data analysis, finding and understanding literature, and improving your understanding of the final writing task. |
Multiple weeks From Week 11 To Week 13 |
Lecture |
MODULE 6: Immunology [Leggatt] WEEK 11:
WEEK 12:
WEEK 13
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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: