Course coordinator
Dr Luli Faber
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
Continuing development of basis for understanding function of human body and use and effects of drugs in disease-oriented context. Integrated approach to cardiovascular & renal systems.
This course follows on from the second level Pharmacy courses in Physiology and Pharmacology. It provides a scientific framework on which an understanding of the physiology and pharmacology of the cardiovascular and renal systems can be integrated. The topics will be dealt with in a disease-orientated context to facilitate understanding of why, when and how drugs can be used.
Course requirements
Assumed background
A foundational understanding of human biology is expected and you should revise your BIOL1040 and BIOM1052 notes on the relevant sections prior to commencing this course. Knowledge of second year pharmacy courses (BIOM2009 and BIOM2010) is also assumed.
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:
PCOL3041 or PK341
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
Dr Luli Faber
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Aims and outcomes
The primary aim of BIOM3010 is to:
- provide an integrated view of how physiological systems work together to achieve a directed outcome, with a focus on the cardiovascular and renal systems.
- provide an understanding of the pharmacology (mechanisms and effects) of drugs which affect these systems.
- develop skills in the measurement of human physiological parameters.
- develop skills in the critical analysis of experimental physiological and pharmacological data.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Draw conclusions from and propose explanations for physiological and pharmacological phenomena.
LO2.
Explain the mechanisms of action of drugs which affect the cardiovascular and renal systems.
LO3.
Apply physiological and pharmacological measurement techniques, including hypothesis testing and analysis of experimental data.
LO4.
Critically analyse experimental physiological and pharmacological data.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quiz |
Revison Quizzes
|
15% (5 x 3% quizzes) |
6/03/2025 - 13/03/2025 20/03/2025 - 27/03/2025 10/04/2025 - 17/04/2025 1/05/2025 - 8/05/2025 15/05/2025 - 22/05/2025
Revision quizzes will open at 1pm on the opening date and close at 1pm on the due date. |
| Quiz |
Practical Quizzes
|
15% (3 x 5% quizzes) |
12/05/2025 - 13/05/2025 19/05/2025 - 20/05/2025 26/05/2025 - 27/05/2025
Practical quizzes will open at 1pm on the opening date and close at 1pm on the due date. |
| Examination |
In-Semester Exam
|
25% |
3/04/2025
3 April 2025 - In class |
| Examination |
End of Semester Exam
|
45% |
End of Semester Exam Period 7/06/2025 - 21/06/2025 |
Assessment details
Revison Quizzes
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Quiz
- Weight
- 15% (5 x 3% quizzes)
- Due date
6/03/2025 - 13/03/2025
20/03/2025 - 27/03/2025
10/04/2025 - 17/04/2025
1/05/2025 - 8/05/2025
15/05/2025 - 22/05/2025
Revision quizzes will open at 1pm on the opening date and close at 1pm on the due date.
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.
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
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.
The maximum extension allowed is 7 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Extensions are limited to 7 days to encourage immediate engagement with course material and to support effective and timely learning.
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
No late submissions possible.
Practical Quizzes
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Quiz
- Weight
- 15% (3 x 5% quizzes)
- Due date
12/05/2025 - 13/05/2025
19/05/2025 - 20/05/2025
26/05/2025 - 27/05/2025
Practical quizzes will open at 1pm on the opening date and close at 1pm on the due date.
Task description
These quizzes will test the student's knowledge of the laboratory practicals.
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
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.
The maximum extension allowed is 7 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Extensions are limited to 7 days to encourage immediate engagement with course material and to support effective and timely learning.
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
No late submissions possible.
In-Semester Exam
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Examination
- Weight
- 25%
- Due date
3/04/2025
3 April 2025 - In class
- Other conditions
- Time limited.
Task description
The in-semester exam will cover the material from lectures 1-12.
The exam will be a closed book, online exam 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 and format 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 in person |
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
End of Semester Exam
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Examination
- Weight
- 45%
- Due date
End of Semester Exam Period
7/06/2025 - 21/06/2025
- Other conditions
- Time limited.
Task description
The end of semester exam will cover content covered in lectures 13-22 (content not covered in the mid semester exam) and all 3 practicals.
The exam will be a closed book on campus exam.
This exam will be 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 and format 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 | 90 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.
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%ﾠ |
| 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%ﾠ |
| 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%ﾠ |
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
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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 onﾠapplying for an assessment extensionﾠcan be found on theﾠApplying for an extension website.
Information onﾠapplying for a deferred examﾠcan be found on theﾠDeferring an exam website.
Information onﾠassessment re-mark requestsﾠcan be found on theﾠQuerying 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. | 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.
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| Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
|---|---|---|
Multiple weeks From Week 3 To Week 12 |
Workshop |
Workshops Workshops will cover content on lectures, which will be provided pre-recorded, for students to go through in their own time. Workshop 1: Covers lectures 1-6 on the cardiac cycle, electrical activity of the heart, control of cardiac output, control of arterial pressure, haemostasis. Workshop 2: Covers lectures 7-12 on arrhythmias, venous return and the lymphatic system, antihypertensives. Workshop 3: Covers lectures 13-15 on atherosclerosis, lipid lowering drugs, coronary artery disease. Workshop 4: Covers lectures 16-18 on haemorrhage, microcirculation and renal physiology 1. Workshop 5: Covers lectures 19-22 on renal physiology 2, 3 & 5 and diuretics. |
Multiple weeks From Week 10 To Week 12 |
Practical |
Practical classes Week 10: Blood Pressure Practical Week 11: ECG Practical Week 12: Diuretics Practical Note that the blood pressure practical and the ECG practicals will be run with another cohort of students - PHYL2062 - to allow greater student collaboration. |
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: