Physiology and Pharmacology of Human Disease (BIOM2015)

Course overview

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 pharmacology in human disease relevant to allied health sciences.ﾠIt involves three (3) lectures per week, seven (7) practical sessions across the semester, and communication task presented in written or video format about a disease topic relevant to the concepts covered in the course.

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

Course staff

Timetable

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

Additional timetable information

Three of the practical sessions occur in the Integrated Pathology Learning Centre (IPLC) at Herston campus and will require students to travel to this location. These practicals are directly related to the communication task completed over the semester.

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:

Assessment

Assessment summary

All students to complete

Option 1: Individual Communication Assessment

Option 2: Group Communication Assessment

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

Online Quizzes

• Online

Mode

Written

Category

Quiz

Weight

25%

Due date

Quiz 1 12/08/2024 5:00 pm

Quiz 2 3/09/2024 5:00 pm

Quiz 3 8/10/2024 5:00 pm

Quiz 4 25/10/2024 5:00 pm

Quizzes will be available for 5-7 days, as follows:

Quiz 1: 5pm 6 Aug - 5pm 12 Aug

Quiz 2: 5pm 27 Aug - 5pm 3 Sep

Quiz 3: 5pm 2 Oct - 5pm 8 Oct

Quiz 4: 5pm 21 Oct - 5pm 25 Oct

Other conditions

Time limited.

See the conditions definitions

Learning outcomes

L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06

Task description

Submission guidelines

We recommend not using the Blackboard Phone App or a wireless network connection when completing the quiz. Both are unstable:

- you may lose connection and the work you have completed

- it may appear that you have completed the quiz, but it has not been delivered to Blackboard. 

‘Save’ your answers regularly in Blackboard to avoid losing any of your work on the quiz questions.

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.

End of Semester Exam

• Hurdle
• In-person
• Online

Mode

Written

Category

Examination

Weight

50%

Due date

End of Semester Exam Period

2/11/2024 - 16/11/2024

Learning outcomes

L01, L02, L03, L04, L05

Task description

Hurdle requirements

Exam details

Submission guidelines

Deferral or extension

You may be able to defer this exam.

Option 1: Individual Communication Assessment

Multimedia Communication Task: Part A - Project Outline

Mode

Product/ Artefact/ Multimedia, Written

Category

Creative Production/ Exhibition, Paper/ Report/ Annotation

Weight

10%

Due date

20/08/2024 5:00 pm

Learning outcomes

L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L07

Task description

Submission guidelines

You must submit your Assessment task, with the electronic coversheet available under Undergraduate - Assessment on the School's website (https://biomedical-sciences.uq.edu.au/student-support/resources), to Turnitin by the submission deadline.

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 21 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 late submission penalty in the table above will apply to submissions made after the due date of the approved extension.

This task is designed to enable you to receive feedback for completion of the Final Project task. A maximum of 3 weeks extension has been set for this task so to allow sufficient time for feedback to be generated and returned to you prior to the due date for the Final Project task.

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.

Multimedia Communication Task: Part B - Final Project

Mode

Product/ Artefact/ Multimedia, Written

Category

Creative Production/ Exhibition, Paper/ Report/ Annotation

Weight

15%

Due date

11/10/2024 1:00 pm

Learning outcomes

L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L07

Task description

Submission guidelines

You must submit your Assessment task, with the electronic coversheet available under Undergraduate - Assessment on the School's website (https://biomedical-sciences.uq.edu.au/student-support/resources), to Turnitin by the submission deadline.

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.

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

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: Group Communication Assessment

Multimedia Communication Task: Part A - Project Outline

• Team or group-based

Mode

Product/ Artefact/ Multimedia, Written

Category

Creative Production/ Exhibition, Paper/ Report/ Annotation

Weight

10%

Due date

20/08/2024 5:00 pm

Learning outcomes

L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L07

Task description

Submission guidelines

Students must submit one (1) video transcript, with the appropriate electronic group coversheet available under Undergraduate - Assessment on the School's website (https://biomedical-sciences.uq.edu.au/student-support/resources), to Turnitin by the submission deadline. Students must submit their group-based Health Science video to the BIOM2015 course gallery by the submission deadline. Students may submit drafts to Turnitin up to the due date, but they can only submit once on or after the due date. Students should also keep an electronic copy of every piece of assessment they submit.

Deferral or extension

You may be able to apply for an extension.

The maximum extension allowed is 21 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 late submission penalty in the table above will apply to submissions made after the due date of the approved extension.

Irrespective of whether an extension has been granted for one or more students in the group, your group must submit the Project Outline by the due date. This submission will be evaluated by the Course Coordinators to determine that sufficient progress has been made however, there will be no marks or feedback provided for this submission. Your group can continue working on the Project Outline for submission by the extension due date and if progress on the initial submission has been determined to be sufficient, marks and feedback on this final version will be awarded without late penalty. 

An extension on Part A does not automatically qualify your group for additional time to complete Part B.

This task is designed to enable you to receive feedback for completion of the Final Project task. A maximum of 3 weeks extension has been set for this task so to allow sufficient time for feedback to be generated and returned to you prior to the due date for the Final Project task.

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.

Multimedia Communication Task: Part B - Final Project

• Team or group-based

Mode

Product/ Artefact/ Multimedia, Written

Category

Creative Production/ Exhibition, Paper/ Report/ Annotation

Weight

15%

Due date

11/10/2024 1:00 pm

Learning outcomes

L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L07

Task description

Submission guidelines

Students must submit one (1) video transcript, with the appropriate electronic group coversheet available under Undergraduate - Assessment on the School's website (https://biomedical-sciences.uq.edu.au/student-support/resources), to Turnitin by the submission deadline. Students must submit their group-based Health Science video to the BIOM2015 course gallery by the submission deadline. Students may submit drafts to Turnitin up to the due date, but they can only submit once on or after the due date. Students should also keep an electronic copy of every piece of assessment they submit.

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.

Irrespective of whether an extension has been granted for one or more students in the group, your group must submit the Project Outline by the due date. This submission will be evaluated by the Course Coordinators to determine that sufficient progress has been made however, there will be no marks or feedback provided for this submission. Your group can continue working on the Project Outline for submission by the extension due date and if progress on the initial submission has been determined to be sufficient, marks and feedback on this final version will be awarded without late penalty. 

An extension on Part A does not automatically qualify your group for additional time to complete Part B.

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.

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.

Additional assessment information

School of Biomedical Sciences Assessment Guidelines

• Assessment due dates and times listed are Brisbane local (AEST) time.

• A summary of all assessment results, including the end of semester examination will be sent to you by email after the release of your course grade.

• 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.

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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

Learning activities

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

Additional learning activity information

The Multimedia Assignment practicals in Week 2, 6 and 9 will occur at the Integrated Pathology Learning Centre at Herston campus and will require you to travel to Herston.

The IPLC will also be available for you to access over the Mid-Semester break to complete filming/photography of any specimens you decide to use in your Multimedia Communication Assessment 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:

• 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