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
PHYL2067 will provide an overview of human diseases in relation to physiological systems. Students will examine: 1) movement and its associated problems, 2) the role of hormones in physical disease and stress, 3) burns and pain, and 4) the renal system in health and aging.
PHYL2067 provides occupational therapy students with an opportunity to cover general physiology involved in the control of movement, posture, growth, metabolism, wound healing, pain, and renal function in the human body. As well as covering normal physiology, the course will also explore pathophysiological conditions through the study of common diseases that affect movement, the endocrine system and the renal system.
Course requirements
Prerequisites
You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:
ANAT1019 and PHYL2066
Restrictions
Restricted to BOccThy, MOccThySt students only
Course contact
Course staff
Lecturer
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Aims and outcomes
- To develop an understanding of normal physiology, and how disturbances of physiology can result in diseases and ultimately impact on our ability to function in society.
- To appreciate the relevance of physiology to occupational therapy.
- To understand the process of experimentation in the physiology laboratory.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Knowledge - Explain how physiological dysfunctions can result in stress and disease including obesity, diabetes, and disorders of movement.
LO2.
Knowledge - Demonstrate an understanding of how physiological dysfunctions can result in stress and diseases including obesity, diabetes and disorders of movement.
LO3.
Knowledge - Evaluate how disease states can impact on daily living, and how occupational therapists can communicate their role.
LO4.
Knowledge - Test the assertions made in lectures and textbooks and to establish the conditions under which these assertions might or might not apply.
LO5.
Practicality - Collect data in a laboratory situation.
LO6.
Practicality - Integrate laboratory data with the theory of physiology.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Examination |
In-Semester Exam
|
25% |
4/09/2024 10:15 am |
| Essay/ Critique |
Written assignment
|
17% |
8/10/2024 1:00 pm |
| Reflection |
Meta-Learning Task
|
3% |
8/10/2024 - 10/10/2024
This assessment task will open at 10am on Tuesday and close at 1pm on Thursday. |
| Examination |
End of Semester Exam
|
55% |
End of Semester Exam Period 2/11/2024 - 16/11/2024 |
Assessment details
In-Semester Exam
- In-person
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Examination
- Weight
- 25%
- Due date
4/09/2024 10:15 am
Task description
The in-semester exam will consist of multiple choice and short answer questions. Content covered in the exam will include lectures in Weeks 1-5 inclusive and the reflexes and balance practical. Details of the examination format will be provided during the semester.
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 | 5 minutes |
|---|---|
| Duration | 35 minutes |
| Calculator options | No calculators permitted |
| Open/closed book | Closed Book examination - no written materials permitted |
| Exam platform | Paper based |
| Invigilation | Invigilated in person |
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
Written assignment
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Essay/ Critique
- Weight
- 17%
- Due date
8/10/2024 1:00 pm
Task description
An Information Sheet aimed at a multi-disciplinary team describing a disease covered in the course and the impact of the disease on occupational performance. Word length = 1200 words.
More details will become available on the course Blackboard site during semester.
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
You must submit your Assessment task, with the electronic coversheet available on the PHYL2067 Blackboard site, 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 (with your course coordinator cc'ed) so this can be logged on your behalf before the due date.
Meta-Learning Task
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Reflection
- Weight
- 3%
- Due date
8/10/2024 - 10/10/2024
This assessment task will open at 10am on Tuesday and close at 1pm on Thursday.
Task description
This task is designed to help you reflect on your learning in physiology, the relevence of physiology to your profession and your role as an OT.
We recommend that you do not use the Blackboard 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.
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
The meta-learning tasks will be available online through blackboard. You may take as long as you wish within the period that it is open.
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
- In-person
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Examination
- Weight
- 55%
- Due date
End of Semester Exam Period
2/11/2024 - 16/11/2024
Task description
This exam will include a variety of questions, including but not limited to short answer and multiple-choice questions. The exam will cover lecture content from the entire course and the oral blood glucose practical. Details of the examination format will be provided 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 .
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.
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% |
| 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 of85% - 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.ﾠ
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Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Additional assessment information
Other: 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 email the Student and Academic Administration Team at sbms@enquire.uq.edu.au
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Information on applying for an assessment extension can be found on theﾠApplying for an extension website.
Information on applying for a deferred examﾠcan be found on theﾠDeferring an examﾠwebsite.
Information on assessment re-mark requests can be found on theﾠQuerying a resultﾠwebsite.
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. PPE can be purchased from the 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.
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| Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
|---|---|---|
Multiple weeks From Week 1 To Week 3 |
Lecture |
Module 1: Movement and Posture Mary-Louise Roy Manchadi 4 hrs of independent study lectures (Brain control of movement and posture, Parkinson's and Huntington's diseases, other movement disorders), plus a lectorial on campus in week 3. |
Multiple weeks From Week 3 To Week 6 |
Lecture |
Module 2: Hormones Kay Colthorpe and Louise Ainscough 7 hrs of independent study lectures (intro to the endocrine system; thyroid function & metabolism; Diabetes and obesity; Growth, bones & aging; stress), plus a lectorial on campus in week 6. |
Multiple weeks From Week 3 To Week 4 |
Practical |
Reflexes and balance In this practical, you will test your iris reflexes, stretch reflexes, ulnar nerve conduction velocity, balance and motor control. Practical group 1 will attend in week 3, and group 2 will attend in week 6. PPE required: Closed in shoes. You do not need your lab coat or safety glasses. |
Multiple weeks From Week 5 To Week 6 |
Practical |
Oral glucose tolerance test In this practical, you will be measuring your blood glucose levels after taking a glucose load. This practical works best if you fast in the morning before the test. Practical group 1 will attend in week 5, and group 2 will attend in week 6. PPE required: You will need your laboratory coat, safety glasses and closed in shoes. |
Multiple weeks From Week 8 To Week 10 |
Lecture |
Module 3: Skin, the external barrier Louise Ainscough 4 hrs of independent study lectures (Skin, wound healing & burns; pain), plus a lectorial on campus in week 10. |
Week 8 (09 Sep - 15 Sep) |
Lecture |
Assignment information session Louise Ainscough In this on campus lecture we will go through the requirements of the information sheet assignment. This is your chance to ask questions! |
Multiple weeks From Week 10 To Week 13 |
Lecture |
Module 4: The renal system & ageing Louise Ainscough 6 hrs of independent study lectures (Renal physiology; dehydration; chronic kidney disease; urinary incontinence), plus a lectorial on campus in week 13. |
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: