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Physiology and Pharmacology of Human Disease (BIOM2015)

Study period
Sem 2 2025
Location
St Lucia
Attendance mode
In Person

Course overview

Study period
Semester 2, 2025 (28/07/2025 - 22/11/2025)
Study level
Undergraduate
Location
St Lucia
Attendance mode
In Person
Units
2
Administrative campus
St Lucia
Coordinating unit
Biomedical Sciences School

An integrated pathophysiology and related pharmacology in human disease relevant to allied health sciences. Students will be introduced to the physiology of major systems (nervous, respiratory, vascular, endocrine) and how the process of ageing can disrupt these systems and lead to disease. Students will be introduced to common medicinal drugs used in the treatment of conditions mentioned in this course.

BIOM2015 Physiology and Pharmacology of Human Disease provides a comprehensive overview of integrated pathophysiology and related treatment in human disease relevant to allied health sciences.ᅠIt involves three (3) lectures per week, seven (7) practical sessions across the semester, and a multimedia communication task presented in written or video format about a disease topic relevant to the concepts covered in the course.


Trigger Warning -

BIOM2015 covers various pathologies related to the 7 modules of the course. Learning activities will involve engaging in workshops and practicals that introduce you to some of these diseases through donated human pathology specimens and in one case, the lived experiences of people living with Parkinson's Disease. Some information will be available prior to each learning activity to help inform you of what to expect, and you are welcome to contact the course coordinator to find out more. Students unable to fully participate for medical, personal or religious reasons, should discuss their situation with the Course Coordinator prior to enrolment.


Of special note:

The Integrated Pathology Learning Centre (IPLC) contains potted human specimens. People may have chosen to donate their tissues and bodies for teaching and research, or this tissue may have been collected legally during surgery or autopsy.

We recognise the benefit of using human tissue for learning, teaching and scholarship, and extend our gratitude and recognition to the people from whom the tissue originated, their loved ones, and their communities. It is necessary to treat resources derived from these tissues in an ethically appropriate manner.

This includes: 

  1. Limited handling of specimens when in the museum. Keep the specimen on the shelf and carefully rotate if needed. 
  2. Do not consume food or drink (apart from water) while in the museum space.
  3. No photography or videoing unless specifically required by your lecturer (see infographic on photography within the IPLC).


Course requirements

Assumed background

Background knowledge in cell biology and the structure, function and integration of human body systems.ᅠ

Prerequisites

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

(BIOL1020 + BIOL1040) or (BIOM1050 + ANAT1005) or (BIOM1070 + BIOM1071)

Incompatible

You can't enrol in this course if you've already completed the following:

BIOM2012

Restrictions

B Health Sciences

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

Four of the practical sessions occur in the Integrated Pathology Learning Centre (IPLC) at Herston campus and will require students to travel to this location.

Aims and outcomes

Students undertaking BIOM2015 should understand and appreciate that:

  • Human physiological systems maintain health throughout life;
  • Ageing processes can disrupt homeostasis which may lead to acute illness, chronic health disorders and/or death;
  • The activity of pharmacological agents that treat acute illnesses and chronic health disorders associated with ageing is reliant on the physiological mechanisms.

Learning outcomes

After successfully completing this course you should be able to:

LO1.

identify and explain the structure and function of physiological systems

LO2.

analyse and describe how physiological systems function in health and disease

LO3.

explain the regulation and integration of physiological systems

LO4.

describe the effects of ageing on physiological systems in health and disease

LO5.

integrate the mechanisms of drug actions and physiological systems in disease states

LO6.

explore the practical application of human pathophysiology and explain the theoretical basis for experimental outcomes

LO7.

effectively communicate complex biological concepts in health and disease orally and/or in written form to a range of audiences.

Assessment

Assessment summary

All students to complete

Category Assessment task Weight Due date
Participation/ Student contribution, Practical/ Demonstration, Quiz, Reflection, Tutorial/ Problem Set Practical assessments
  • In-person
25% (5% for each practical, up to a maximum of 5 out of 7 practicals available)

12/08/2025 - 21/10/2025

You must attend your allocated practical Group and submit your assessment by the end of your class.

Examination End of Semester Exam
  • Hurdle
  • In-person
  • Online
50%

End of Semester Exam Period

8/11/2025 - 22/11/2025

Formative and optional task

Category Assessment task Weight Due date
Creative Production/ Exhibition, Paper/ Report/ Annotation Multimedia Communication Task: FORMATIVE & OPTIONAL draft This is a formative task.

8/09/2025 1:00 pm

Option 1: Multimedia Communication Task - Written option

Category Assessment task Weight Due date
Creative Production/ Exhibition, Paper/ Report/ Annotation Multimedia Communication Task: Written option 25%

13/10/2025 1:00 pm

Option 2: Multimedia Communication Task - Video option

Category Assessment task Weight Due date
Creative Production/ Exhibition, Paper/ Report/ Annotation Multimedia Communication Task: Video option 25%

13/10/2025 1:00 pm

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

All students to complete

Practical assessments

  • In-person
Mode
Written
Category
Participation/ Student contribution, Practical/ Demonstration, Quiz, Reflection, Tutorial/ Problem Set
Weight
25% (5% for each practical, up to a maximum of 5 out of 7 practicals available)
Due date

12/08/2025 - 21/10/2025

You must attend your allocated practical Group and submit your assessment by the end of your class.

Learning outcomes
L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07

Task description

There will be SEVEN (7) practical sessions in BIOM2015, with students individually completing a specific in-class assessment for submission by the end of each practical. These assessments aim to reinforce, complement or extend your understanding of lecture content and in some cases, promote your self-reflection on your developing identity as a future health professional.

Each in-class practical assessment contributes 5%, with a total of FIVE (5) assessments out of the SEVEN (7) available, culminating in the maximum 25% toward your grade. There are no extensions or deferrals on any of these tasks, and you must attend your allocated practical Group.

More details about this assessment will be provided during the semester via classes and Blackboard.

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.

Submission guidelines

Submissions must be completed in-class during practicals.

Deferral or extension

You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.

Late submission

No late submissions are permitted.

End of Semester Exam

  • Hurdle
  • In-person
  • Online
Mode
Written
Category
Examination
Weight
50%
Due date

End of Semester Exam Period

8/11/2025 - 22/11/2025

Other conditions
Secure.

See the conditions definitions

Learning outcomes
L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L07

Task description

Covers all lectures and laboratory content. Details of the examination format will be provided in Blackboard 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, and practice opportunities will be available throughout the semester.

Have your UQ student ID card available for all your exams.

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

Students must obtain a PASS mark on the End-of-semester exam.

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 Inspera
Invigilation

Invigilated in person

Submission guidelines

Deferral or extension

You may be able to defer this exam.

Formative and optional task

Multimedia Communication Task: FORMATIVE & OPTIONAL draft

Mode
Product/ Artefact/ Multimedia, Written
Category
Creative Production/ Exhibition, Paper/ Report/ Annotation
Weight
This is a formative task.
Due date

8/09/2025 1:00 pm

Learning outcomes
L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L07

Task description

The Multimedia Communication Task will require you to create an evidence-based communication piece about a disease of your choosing (from a select list), designed to inform the health professional audience. The task is worth 25% of your course grades. You will have the option to complete this task as a written or video communication piece:

  • The Written option is completed as individual work.
  • The Video option is completed either individually OR as a group of 2 students.


To support your progressive work toward this assessment task, you will have the opportunity to submit draft work to receive formative feedback. This feedback will focus on the general direction your work is heading in and some suggestions about areas for improvement to help you meet the final task expectations. This is completely optional and is a formative task; it does not contribute to your final grade in BIOM2015.

HOWEVER, if you wish to have your draft work looked at and feedback given, you must submit your piece by the due date. Extensions are not possible as this is a formative task and submissions after this date won't be considered.

More details about this formative opportunity and the summative assessment task will be provided during the semester via classes and Blackboard.

This task has been designed to be challenging, authentic and complex. Whilst students may use AI and/or MT 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 generative AI or MT 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 and MT tools.

Submission guidelines

Instructions for submitting the formative and optional Draft task will be provided via 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 by speaking with the Course Coordinator during any of the practical sessions or via email.

Late submission

No late submissions are permitted.

Option 1: Multimedia Communication Task - Written option

Multimedia Communication Task: Written option

Mode
Product/ Artefact/ Multimedia, Written
Category
Creative Production/ Exhibition, Paper/ Report/ Annotation
Weight
25%
Due date

13/10/2025 1:00 pm

Learning outcomes
L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L07

Task description

The Multimedia Communication Task will require you to create an evidence-based communication piece about a disease of your choosing (from a select list), designed to inform the health professional audience. You will have the option to complete this task as a written or video communication piece.

  • The Written option is completed as individual work.

More details about this assessment will be provided during the semester via classes and Blackboard.

This task has been designed to be challenging, authentic and complex. Whilst students may use AI and/or MT 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 generative AI or MT 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 and MT tools.

Submission guidelines

You will be required to submit to Turnitin by the submission deadline for the Written assessment task, including an individual electronic coversheet available under Undergraduate - Assessment resources on the SBMS website. More details about how to submit your work will be available via Blackboard.

You may submit drafts to Turnitin up to the due date, but you will only be able to submit once on or after the due date.

You should also keep an electronic copy of every piece of assessment you submit.

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.

A request for an extension must be submitted through my.UQ as soon as it becomes evident that an extension is needed, but no later than one calendar day after the assessment task submission due date and time.

Requests for extension received more than one calendar day after the assessment task submission due date and time 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.

If you are experiencing technical difficulties uploading your submission, please email a copy of your assessment to sbms@enquire.uq.edu.au so this can be logged on your behalf before the due date.

Option 2: Multimedia Communication Task - Video option

Multimedia Communication Task: Video option

Mode
Product/ Artefact/ Multimedia, Written
Category
Creative Production/ Exhibition, Paper/ Report/ Annotation
Weight
25%
Due date

13/10/2025 1:00 pm

Learning outcomes
L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L07

Task description

The Multimedia Communication Task will require you to create an evidence-based communication piece about a disease of your choosing (from a select list), designed to inform the health professional audience. You will have the option to complete this task as a written or video communication piece.

  • The Video option is completed either individually OR as a group of 2 students.


More details about this assessment will be provided during the semester via classes and Blackboard.

This task has been designed to be challenging, authentic and complex. Whilst students may use AI and/or MT 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 generative AI or MT 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 and MT tools.

Submission guidelines

You will be required to submit to Turnitin by the submission deadline a video file, a matching transcript, and an individual or group electronic coversheet available under Undergraduate - Assessment resources on the SBMS website. More details about how to submit your work will be available via Blackboard.

You may submit drafts to Turnitin up to the due date, but you will only be able to submit once on or after the due date.

You should also keep an electronic copy of every piece of assessment you submit.

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.

A request for an extension must be submitted through my.UQ as soon as it becomes evident that an extension is needed, but no later than one calendar day after the assessment task submission due date and time.

Requests for extension received more than one calendar day after the assessment task submission due date and time 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.

If you are experiencing technical difficulties uploading your submission, please email a copy of your assessment to sbms@enquire.uq.edu.au so this can be logged on your behalf before the due date. 

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%. OR A cumulative score for all intra-semester and end of semester assessment items of 50% or greater, but less than a pass in any of the assessment hurdles outlined below in "Additional Course Grading Information".

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% AND successful completion of assessment hurdles as outlined below in "Additional Course Grading Information".

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% AND successful completion of assessment hurdles as outlined below in "Additional Course Grading Information".

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% AND successful completion of assessment hurdles as outlined below in "Additional Course Grading Information".

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% AND successful completion of assessment hurdles as outlined below in "Additional Course Grading Information".

Additional course grading information

To pass this course you must meet ALL the following hurdle requirements:

• You must obtain a PASS mark on the End-of-semester exam

If a student obtains an overall percentage greater than the cut-offs set to achieve a 4 or higher for the course and does NOT successfully complete the hurdles, 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.

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

Refer to the SBMS Assessment Guidelines for School specific assessment information.

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

Library resources are available 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 will be required for practicals held in the MacGregor laboratories (64-Lab). Students will not be permitted in the laboratory without these items. PPE can be purchased from School Locker. own item needed

Learning activities

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

All student activities

Learning period Activity type Topic
Multiple weeks

From Week 1 To Week 2
(28 Jul - 10 Aug)

Lecture

Cardiovascular System Pathophysiology 1-4 [Chunduri]

Dr Prasad Chunduri will take you through 4 lectures covering the pathophysiology and management of diseases affecting the Cardiovascular System.

Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05

Week 1

(28 Jul - 03 Aug)

Lecture

Course introduction [Kibedi]

Welcome to BIOM2015 - Physiology and Pharmacology of Human Disease!

In this first lecture, Dr Judit Kibedi (course coordinator) will provide an introduction to the course aims, learning objectives, learning activities and assessment.

Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L07

Multiple weeks

From Week 2 To Week 4
(04 Aug - 24 Aug)

Lecture

Endocrine Pathophysiology 1-5 [Colthorpe]

Dr Kay Colthorpe will engage you across 5 lectures, covering Endocrine physiology, associated diseases and their management.

Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05

Week 2

(04 Aug - 10 Aug)

Workshop

Overview of the Multimedia Communication Task [Kibedi]

This workshop will provide information about the Multimedia Communication Task and help you make some decisions such as what topic you will focus on and how you will complete the Task.

Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L07

Week 3

(11 Aug - 17 Aug)

Practical

ECG, Blood Pressure & Heart Sounds (St Lucia campus)

Each practical in BIOM2015 will have in-class assessment to submit and you must complete FIVE (5) out of the seven (7) practicals in order to receive the 25% associated with these assessments. Resources and further information about each practical will be available via Blackboard.

Please make sure to attend your allocated practical Group only:

  • 9am - 12pm for Group 1
  • 1pm - 4pm for Group 2

Learning outcomes: L02, L03, L05, L06

Multiple weeks

From Week 4 To Week 5
(18 Aug - 31 Aug)

Lecture

Respiratory Pathophysiology 1-5 [Burgess]

Dr Danni Burgess will deliver 5 lectures, covering Respiratory physiology, associated diseases and their management.

Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05

Week 5

(25 Aug - 31 Aug)

Practical

OGTT (St Lucia campus)

Each practical in BIOM2015 will have in-class assessment to submit and you must complete FIVE (5) out of the seven (7) practicals in order to receive the 25% associated with these assessments. Resources and further information about each practical will be available via Blackboard.

Please make sure to attend your allocated practical Group only:

  • 9am - 12pm for Group 1
  • 1pm - 4pm for Group 2

Learning outcomes: L02, L03, L05, L06

Multiple weeks

From Week 6 To Week 7
(01 Sep - 14 Sep)

Lecture

Nervous System Pathophysiology 1-5 [Manchadi]

Dr Mary-Louise Roy-Manchadi will guide you through 5 lectures, covering the fundamentals of CNS signalling, alongside pathophysiology and management of cognitive and motor neurological disorders and (chronic) pain.

Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05

Multiple weeks

From Week 7 To Week 9
(08 Sep - 28 Sep)

Lecture

Reproduction & Fertility Pathophysiology 1-5 [Spiller]

Dr Cassy Spiller will deliver 5 lectures encompassing reproductive and fertility disorders and their management, including environmental factors, male and female dysfunction, and fertility preservation.

Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05

Week 7

(08 Sep - 14 Sep)

Practical

Parkinson's Disease (St Lucia campus)

In partnership with the QLD Parkinson's Foundation, this practical session will involve a panel session where you will have the opportunity to hear from a number of people living with Parkinson's Disease. This session is designed to be an open and informative account of the realities of life with one of the most common neurodegenerative diseases, to help students appreciate the multi-faceted aspects of living with PD. Our previous "PD Ambassadors" who have come along to talk with students have also greatly valued the opportunity to connect with the next crop of health professionals, and share their own experiences demonstrating the complexities of diagnosis and management of such diseases.

We encourage you to partake in this unique experience to hear and learn directly from people living with this disease. However, if Parkinson's Disease is a topic that causes you any discomfort or distress, you are welcome to miss this practical session.


Each practical in BIOM2015 will have in-class assessment to submit and you must complete FIVE (5) out of the seven (7) practicals in order to receive the 25% associated with these assessments. Resources and further information about each practical will be available via Blackboard.

Please make sure to attend your allocated practical Group only:

  • 9am - 12pm for Group 1
  • 1pm - 4pm for Group 2

Learning outcomes: L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07

Week 8

(15 Sep - 21 Sep)

Workshop

Drop-in session for Multimedia Communication Task

This workshop will provide an opportunity for you to drop-in and get some help with the Multimedia Communication Task. Some cohort-level feedback will also be provided based on the optional draft submissions received to help guide you on your ongoing work.

Learning outcomes: L07

Multiple weeks

From Week 9 To Week 11
(22 Sep - 19 Oct)

Lecture

Gastrointestinal Pathophysiology 1-5 [Kibedi]

Over 5 lectures, Dr Judit Kibedi will cover pathologies and management of disorders/diseases related to the gastrointestinal system, including accessory organs like the liver.

Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05

Week 9

(22 Sep - 28 Sep)

Practical

Respiratory pathologies (IPLC - Herston campus)

This practical is scheduled to occur in the Integrated Pathology Learning Centre at Herston campus and will require you to travel to Herston.


Each practical in BIOM2015 will have in-class assessment to submit and you must complete FIVE (5) out of the seven (7) practicals in order to receive the 25% associated with these assessments. Resources and further information about each practical will be available via Blackboard.

Please make sure to attend your allocated practical Group only:

  • 9am - 12pm for Group 1
  • 1pm - 4pm for Group 2

Learning outcomes: L02, L03, L05, L06

Week 10

(06 Oct - 12 Oct)

Practical

Reproductive pathologies (IPLC - Herston campus)

This practical is scheduled to occur in the Integrated Pathology Learning Centre at Herston campus and will require you to travel to Herston.


Each practical in BIOM2015 will have in-class assessment to submit and you must complete FIVE (5) out of the seven (7) practicals in order to receive the 25% associated with these assessments. Resources and further information about each practical will be available via Blackboard.

Please make sure to attend your allocated practical Group only:

  • 9am - 12pm for Group 1
  • 1pm - 4pm for Group 2

Learning outcomes: L02, L03, L05, L06

Multiple weeks

From Week 11 To Week 12
(13 Oct - 26 Oct)

Lecture

Renal Pathophysiology 1-4 [Ainscough]

In this final module, Dr Louise Ainscough will take you through 4 lectures focused on disruptions and diseases of the renal system, and their management/treatment.

Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05

Week 11

(13 Oct - 19 Oct)

Practical

Gastrointestinal pathologies (IPLC - Herston campus)

This practical is scheduled to occur in the Integrated Pathology Learning Centre at Herston campus and will require you to travel to Herston.


Each practical in BIOM2015 will have in-class assessment to submit and you must complete FIVE (5) out of the seven (7) practicals in order to receive the 25% associated with these assessments. Resources and further information about each practical will be available via Blackboard.

Please make sure to attend your allocated practical Group only:

  • 9am - 12pm for Group 1
  • 1pm - 4pm for Group 2

Learning outcomes: L02, L03, L05, L06

Week 12

(20 Oct - 26 Oct)

Practical

Renal pathologies (IPLC - Herston campus)

This practical is scheduled to occur in the Integrated Pathology Learning Centre at Herston campus and will require you to travel to Herston.


Each practical in BIOM2015 will have in-class assessment to submit and you must complete FIVE (5) out of the seven (7) practicals in order to receive the 25% associated with these assessments. Resources and further information about each practical will be available via Blackboard.

Please make sure to attend your allocated practical Group only:

  • 9am - 12pm for Group 1
  • 1pm - 4pm for Group 2

Learning outcomes: L02, L03, L04, L05, L06

Week 13

(27 Oct - 02 Nov)

Lecture

Closing out the semester, getting Inspera ready for your EOS exam [Kibedi]

End of semester summary, Inspera practise run

Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06, L07

Lecture

FREE LECTURE SLOTS [TBC]

Additional learning activity information

The IPLC will be available for you to access over the Mid-Semester break for free study and if you wish to take representative images (filming/photography) of specimens for inclusion in your Multimedia Communication Task.

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:

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: