Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024)
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 1
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Biomedical Sciences School
Continuing development of basis for understanding function of human body & use & effects of drugs in disease-oriented context. Integrated approach to respiratory system, ageing & chemotherapy.
This course follows on from BIOM2010 and BIOM3010 in Physiology and Pharmacology for Pharmacy students. It provides students with a comprehensive coverage of antimicrobial, and anticancer chemotherapy, as well as immunopharmacology and respiratory physiology and pharmacology. Emphasis is placed on the concepts behind therapy, mechanisms of action of drugs and their key adverse effects. The physiology and pharmacology of each topic is dealt with in an integrated manner and in a disease-orientated context to facilitate an understanding of why, when and how drugs can be used.
Course requirements
Assumed background
Students should have a good understanding of the material presented in BIOM3010 and other previous physiology and pharmacology courses.
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:
PCOL3042 or PK342
Restrictions
BPharm students
Course contact
Course staff
Lecturer
Dr Jacky Suen
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Aims and outcomes
- To provide an integrated view of how respiration and the immune system function to achieve a directed outcome.
- To provide an understanding of the pharmacology (mechanisms, effects, side-effects and use) of antimicrobial, chemotherapeutic, respiratory and immunological drug agents.
- To develop skills in the critical analysis of experimental physiological and pharmacological data, with additional focus on drug resistance, respiratory failure and immunosuppression.
- To develop a rational and critical approach to the use of medicinal drugs for the treatment of a wide spectrum of disease states.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Learning Objectives - draw conclusions from and propose explanations for physiological and pharmacological phenomena.
LO2.
Learning Objectives - explain the mechanisms of action of chemotherapeutic drugs used to treat bacterial, fungal, viral, and helminthic infections.
LO3.
Learning Objectives - explain the mechanisms of action of cancer chemotherapeutic drugs and drugs used to manage the immune system in transplantation and autoimmune conditions
LO4.
Learning Objectives - identify key aspects of the respiratory function and evaluate the mechanisms of action for drugs used to treat respiratory disorders.
LO5.
Learning Objectives - critically assess the scientific evidence for the use of medicinal drugs.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quiz |
Antimicrobial Drugs and Resistance Quiz
|
15% |
16/08/2024 2:00 pm
Opens 28 hours before the deadline |
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation | Respiratory Pharmacology: Drug Case Study | 25% |
3/10/2024 2:00 pm |
| Examination |
End of Semester Exam
|
60% |
End of Semester Exam Period 2/11/2024 - 16/11/2024 |
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
Antimicrobial Drugs and Resistance Quiz
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Quiz
- Weight
- 15%
- Due date
16/08/2024 2:00 pm
Opens 28 hours before the deadline
- Other conditions
- Time limited.
Task description
This is an online quiz available on Blackboard that will be open for 28 hours on the days specified.
It will consist of multiple choice questions and once commenced, you will have 40 minutes to complete the quiz.
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
The quiz will be available via Blackboard - Assessment.
We recommend that you do not use the Blackboard Phone App nor a wireless network connection when completing this Blackboard assessment. Both are unstable and could affect your ability to complete your Blackboard assessment, by for example:
- you may lose connectivity and lose the work you have completed;
- your submission could indicate you have completed your assessment task, but nothing has been delivered into Blackboard.
Please ensure that you only use a reliable internet connection.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
Requests for extension must be made prior to the submission deadline, even if you are awaiting your supporting documentation. Late requests for extension will not be accepted for consideration unless you provide evidence of exceptional circumstances preventing you from submitting a request prior to the deadline, e.g., due to hospitalisation.
If you have been granted an extension, then the assessment specified late submission penalty in the table above will apply to submissions made after the due date of the approved extension.
Late submission
No late submission permitted.ate
Respiratory Pharmacology: Drug Case Study
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation
- Weight
- 25%
- Due date
3/10/2024 2:00 pm
Task description
This is a written assignment that combines questions on respiratory pharmacology with case studies/clinical trials that applies course material to assessing the report of a real life clinical case/drug development scenario. Students will work individually on this task.
Details of the assessment format and marking criteria will be provided through 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. 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
Submission will be via Blackboard - Assessment.
You must submit your Assessment task, with the electronic coversheet available on the School’s website (https://biomedical-sciences.uq.edu.au/student-support/resources under Undergraduate - Assessment), to Turnitin by the submission deadline.
Upon submission of the Respiratory Pharmacology Quiz & Disease Case Study, you should check in the Turnitin Assignment Inbox page that your report was submitted successfully.
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.
End of Semester Exam
- Hurdle
- In-person
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Examination
- Weight
- 60%
- Due date
End of Semester Exam Period
2/11/2024 - 16/11/2024
Task description
You will be required to answer both multiple choice and short answer questions in this closed book exam. All lecture and practical material for BIOM3011 will be assessed. Details of the examination format will be provided in class and on the course Blackboard site during the semester.
The exam will be a closed book invigilated exam held on campus, undertaken via the Inspera eAssessment platform. Students will be required to bring a laptop to the exam that meets the device requirements for Inspera. It is important that you check before the exam that your laptop meets the device requirements for using the Inspera Assessment platform. If you do not own a suitable laptop, you can borrow one from the Library. The Library website Get familiar with Inspera provides the latest information for students about using Inspera. Further information about the exam will be provided on Blackboard.
Have your UQ student ID card available for all 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.
Hurdle requirements
You must obtain a PASS mark on the end-of-semester exam.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 | Other |
| 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% 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
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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.ﾠ
- 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 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
Recommended
| Item | Description | Further Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| University Learning Resources | Access to required and recommended resources, plus past central exam papers, is available at the UQ Library website (http://www.library.uq.edu.au/lr/BIOM3011). The University offers a range of resources and services to support student learning. Details are available on the myUQ website (https://my.uq.edu.au/). |
Learning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
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| Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
|---|---|---|
Lecture |
Week 1: Course Intro & Antimicrobials 1-2 Dr Lachy - Principles of antimicrobial drug therapy and drug resistance, drug mechanisms and side effects. |
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Lecture |
Week 2: Antimicrobials 3-4 Dr Lachy - Antibacterial drugs cont. Antifungal drugs |
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Lecture |
Week 3: Respiratory Physiol 1 Dr Jacky (Jacky Suen) - Respiratory mechanics |
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Lecture |
Week 4: No Lecture - Ekka day holiday |
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Lecture |
Week 5: Respiratory Physiology 2 Dr Jacky (Jacky Suen) - Control of respiration |
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Lecture |
Week 6: Respiratory Pharmacology 1 Dr Lachy - Asthma and Infant Respiratory Distress Syndrome (IRDS) |
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Lecture |
Week 7: Respiratory Pharmacology 2 Dr Lachy - Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and Cystic fibrosis |
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Lecture |
Week 8: No Lecture Work on respiratory assignment ;-) |
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Placement |
Week 9: Placement week - no lecture. |
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Lecture |
Week 10: No lecture Madly finish respiratory pharmacol assignment |
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Lecture |
Week 11: Cancer chemotherapeutics Dr Lachy - Mechanisms and side effects of cancer therapeutics |
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Lecture |
Week 12: Immunotherapeutics. Dr Lachy - Immune system and immunotherapeutic drugs |
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Lecture |
Week 13: Student Q&A Feedback Session Exam structure, practice at answering MCQs and SAQs, and other exam tips. |
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: