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
Systematic physiology for BPhty students. This course includes the study of cell biology and neurophysiology and the physiology of muscle, cardiovascular, pulmonary and renal function.
PHYL2062 provides physiotherapy students with an opportunity to develop an understanding of the functions and needs of human tissues, organs and systems as a basis to:
- optimise physical well being
- interpret data indicating disturbed function and
- solve problems for management of disturbed function.
The course covers general and specialised cell physiology, including nerve and muscle cells and systematic physiology of the cardiovascular, respiratory and renal systems.
Course requirements
Assumed background
No assumed Background
Prerequisites
You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:
ANAT1020, ANAT1012
Incompatible
You can't enrol in this course if you've already completed the following:
PL262
Restrictions
BPhty students only.
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 Danielle Burgess
Dr Jacky Suen
Dr Luli Faber
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Aims and outcomes
To enable the students to develop a working knowledge of the functions and needs of mammalian tissues, organs and systems as a basis to:
- optimise physical well being
- interpret data indicating disturbed function and
- solve problems for management of disturbed function.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
KNOWLEDGE - Have a working knowledge of the functions and needs of mammalian tissues, organs and systems and how these relate to whole body function.
LO2.
KNOWLEDGE - Have an understanding of general and specialised cell physiology, the cardiovascular, respiratory and renal systems and be able to convey this knowledge in a clinical context.
LO3.
KNOWLEDGE - Reflect effectively on your learning in physiology.
LO4.
KNOWLEDGE - Have experienced some of the techniques used in physiological experimentation, including methods of data collection and analysis, and developed an ability to evaluate experimental results.
LO5.
KNOWLEDGE - Have confidence in dealing with practical situations that you will encounter during your career.
LO6.
KNOWLEDGE - Have experienced working cooperatively and effectively communicating within a group.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reflection |
ML task 1
|
3% |
1pm due time 5/03/2025 - 12/03/2025
Due at 1pm on closing date |
| Reflection |
ML task 2
|
3% |
1pm due time 26/03/2025 - 2/04/2025
Due at 1pm on closing date |
| Reflection |
ML task 3
|
3% |
1pm due time 16/04/2025 - 30/04/2025
Due at 1pm on closing date |
| Reflection |
ML task 4
|
3% |
1pm due time 14/05/2025 - 21/05/2025
Due at 1pm on closing date |
| Examination |
In-Semester Exam
|
28% |
In-semester Saturday 29/03/2025 - 12/04/2025
Mid semester exam will be scheduled on a Saturday, either 29th Mar, 5th Apr or 12th Apr |
| Examination |
End of Semester Exam
|
60% |
End of Semester Exam Period 7/06/2025 - 21/06/2025 |
Assessment details
ML task 1
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Reflection
- Weight
- 3%
- Due date
1pm due time 5/03/2025 - 12/03/2025
Due at 1pm on closing date
- Learning outcomes
- L02, L03
Task description
Meta-learning task, open for 1 week.
Further assessment details 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 meta-learning task. Both are unstable and could affect your ability to complete your Blackboard meta-learning task, 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
Meta-learning tasks are available online. You may take as long as you wish within the period that it is open. It will remain open for one week.
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.
Late submission
You will receive a mark of 0 if this assessment is submitted late.
No late submissions possible.
ML task 2
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Reflection
- Weight
- 3%
- Due date
1pm due time 26/03/2025 - 2/04/2025
Due at 1pm on closing date
- Learning outcomes
- L02, L03
Task description
Meta-learning task, open for 1 week.
Further assessment details 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 meta-learning task. Both are unstable and could affect your ability to complete your Blackboard meta-learning task, 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
Meta-learning tasks are available online. You may take as long as you wish within the period that it is open. It will remain open for one week.
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.
Late submission
You will receive a mark of 0 if this assessment is submitted late.
No late submissions possible.
ML task 3
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Reflection
- Weight
- 3%
- Due date
1pm due time 16/04/2025 - 30/04/2025
Due at 1pm on closing date
- Learning outcomes
- L02, L03
Task description
Meta-learning task, open for 1 week.
Further assessment details 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 meta-learning task. Both are unstable and could affect your ability to complete your Blackboard meta-learning task, 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
Meta-learning tasks are available online. You may take as long as you wish within the period that it is open. It will remain open for two weeks (including the period of the mid-semester break).
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.
Late submission
You will receive a mark of 0 if this assessment is submitted late.
No late submissions possible.
ML task 4
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Reflection
- Weight
- 3%
- Due date
1pm due time 14/05/2025 - 21/05/2025
Due at 1pm on closing date
- Learning outcomes
- L02, L03
Task description
Meta-learning task, open for 1 week.
Further assessment details 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 meta-learning task. Both are unstable and could affect your ability to complete your Blackboard meta-learning task, 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
Meta-learning tasks are available online. You may take as long as you wish within the period that it is open. It will remain open for one week.
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.
Late submission
You will receive a mark of 0 if this assessment is submitted late.
No late submissions possible.
In-Semester Exam
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Examination
- Weight
- 28%
- Due date
In-semester Saturday
29/03/2025 - 12/04/2025
Mid semester exam will be scheduled on a Saturday, either 29th Mar, 5th Apr or 12th Apr
- Other conditions
- Time limited.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06
Task description
Short Answer and Multiple choice exam. Details of the examination format will be provided in class and on the course Blackboard site during the semester.
Have your UQ student ID card available for all your exams.
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
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.
Late submission
No late submission permitted
End of Semester Exam
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Examination
- Weight
- 60%
- Due date
End of Semester Exam Period
7/06/2025 - 21/06/2025
- Other conditions
- Time limited.
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06
Task description
Short answer and multiple choice questions on lecture and practical topics covered during the course. Details of the examination format will be provided in class and on the course Blackboard site during the semester.
Have your UQ student ID card available for all your exams.
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
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.
Late submission
No late submissions permitted
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%.ﾠ ﾠ ﾠ ﾠ ﾠ ﾠ ﾠ ﾠ ﾠ ﾠ ﾠ ﾠ ﾠ ﾠ ﾠ ﾠ ﾠ ﾠ ﾠ ﾠ |
| 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.
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.
Additional learning resources information
Lecturers may provide practice questions for their lecture modules, usually after they have completed the lectures. These can be accessed from the folder with the lecture notes. The practical book contains a number of questions similar to those in the exams.
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 |
Cell Physiology 1-5 [Colthorpe]
Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03 |
Week 2 (03 Mar - 09 Mar) |
Practical |
Physiology Practical 1 - Osmosis The "Osmosis" practical demonstrates the mechanisms by which the fluids move within the body compartments. This has important implications for the way in which the body maintains fluid balance and the effect of introducing solutions (such as by intravenous injection) to the body Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L04, L05, L06 |
Multiple weeks From Week 3 To Week 4 |
Lecture |
Neuro & muscle physiology 1-4 [Faber] Neurophysiology:
Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03 |
Week 3 (10 Mar - 16 Mar) |
Practical |
Physiology Practical 2: Action Potential The "Action Potential" practical consists of computer-based module which demonstrates the electrical properties of nerves and muscles using both transcellular and extracellular recording techniques. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L04 |
Multiple weeks From Week 4 To Week 6 |
Lecture |
Respiratory Physiology 1-7 [Suen]
Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03 |
Week 5 (24 Mar - 30 Mar) |
Practical |
Physiology Practical 3 - Skeletal Muscle The "Skeletal Muscle" practical further examines the muscle contraction, investigating how the strength of muscle contractions are controlled. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L04, L05, L06 |
Week 6 (31 Mar - 06 Apr) |
Practical |
Physiology Practical 4: Respiration "Respiration" is an online clinical scenario based on a respiratory case. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L04 |
Multiple weeks From Week 7 To Week 8 |
Lecture |
CVS 1-4 [Colthorpe]
Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03 |
Week 7 (07 Apr - 13 Apr) |
Practical |
Physiology Practical 5 - Spirometry "Spirometry" is a class which measures lung volumes and air flow and discusses the factors which influence these parameters. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L04, L05, L06 |
Multiple weeks From Week 9 To Week 10 |
Lecture |
CVS 5-9 Cardiovascular system [Burgess]
Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03 |
Week 10 (05 May - 11 May) |
Practical |
Physiology Practical 6 - Blood Pressure The "Blood pressure" practical examines the measurement of arterial blood pressure and the effect of posture and stress on BP. You will also examine the venous circulation and listen to the heart sounds. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L04, L05, L06 |
Multiple weeks From Week 11 To Week 13 |
Lecture |
Renal System 1-5 [Ainscough]
Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03 |
Week 11 (12 May - 18 May) |
Practical |
Physiology Practical 7 - ECG "Electrocardiogram" involves the measurement of ECG in humans and discusses the components of the ECG. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L04, L05, L06 |
Week 12 (19 May - 25 May) |
Practical |
Physiology Practical 8 - Exercise "Cardiovascular responses in exercise" examines the integration of responses to exercise on the functioning of the CVS, and the control of body temperature during exercise. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L04, L05, L06 |
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: