| Semester 2, 2021 Online | |
| Short Description: | Extreme Physiology&Pharmacolgy |
| Units : | 1 |
| Faculty or Section : | Faculty of Health, Engineering and Sciences |
| School or Department : | School of Health and Wellbeing |
| Student contribution band : | Band 2 |
| ASCED code : | 069999 - Health not elsewhere classifie |
| Grading basis : | Graded |
Staffing
Examiner:
Requisites
Pre-requisite: BIO2118
Rationale
This course is designed to extend student learning in the field of physiology, pathophysiology and pharmacology. The course will build upon the knowledge and skills gained from studying Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 (BIO1203), Human Anatomy and Physiology 2 (BIO1206) and other physiology and pharmacology courses. Students integrate and apply this knowledge in the context of extreme physiological and pharmacological conditions including the effects of spaceflight on the human body and mechanisms of action of performance enhancing drugs used in sport. Students will also further develop their abilities to discuss, interpret and critically analyse important medical issues. The critical thinking skills developed by this course will also prepare students for a higher degree in research, future study in postgraduate courses, such as medicine, as well as preparing students to enter the workforce.
Synopsis
Extreme Physiology and Pharmacology will provide an insight into the effects of extreme physiological stress on the body, including that exerted by extreme environments, exercise, drugs and certain clinical conditions. It will also explore current research into cutting edge pharmacological approaches to treating medical conditions.
Objectives
On completion of this course students should be able to:
- Describe the effects of extreme physical environments and extreme physiological stresses on the human body;
- Explain the mechanism of action of performance-enhancing and medicinal drugs on the human body;
- Critically evaluate clinical and scientific literature;
- Effectively communicate scientific concepts to both a scientific and lay audience.
Topics
| Description | Weighting(%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Human physiological changes during spaceflight, free diving and sky diving | 40.00 |
| 2. | Pharmacology of performance-enhancing drugs | 20.00 |
| 3. | Advances in pharmacological approaches to prevent and treat disease | 20.00 |
| 4. | Scientific communication | 20.00 |
Text and Materials
ALL textbooks and materials available to be purchased can be sourced from (unless otherwise stated). (https://omnia.usq.edu.au/textbooks/?year=2021&sem=02&subject1=BIO3201)
Please for alternative purchase options from USQ Bookshop. (https://omnia.usq.edu.au/info/contact/)
Reference Materials
Student Workload Expectations
| Activity | Hours |
|---|---|
| Assessments | 40.00 |
| Lectures | 26.00 |
| Private Study | 86.00 |
| Tutorials | 13.00 |
Assessment Details
| Description | Marks out of | Wtg (%) | Due Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment 1 | 30 | 30 | 08 Sep 2021 | (see note 1) |
| Assignment 2 | 10 | 10 | 24 Sep 2021 | (see note 2) |
| Open Examination - Online | 60 | 60 | End S2 | (see note 3) |
Notes
- Assessment due dates will be provided during the first week of semester
- Assessment due dates will be provided during the first week of semester
- An Open Examination is one in which candidates may have access to any printed or written material and a calculator during the examination.
Important assessment information
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Attendance requirements:
It is the students' responsibility to attend and participate appropriately in all activities (such as lectures, tutorials, laboratories and practical work) scheduled for them, and to study all material provided to them or required to be accessed by them to maximise their chance of meeting the objectives of the course and to be informed of course-related activities and administration. To maximize their chances of satisfying the objectives of the practical component of the course, students should attend and actively participate in the laboratory sessions in the course. -
Requirements for students to complete each assessment item satisfactorily:
To satisfactorily complete an assessment item a student must achieve at least 50% of the marks or a grade of at least C-. Students do not have to satisfactorily complete each assessment item to be awarded a passing grade in this course. Refer to Statement 4 below for the requirements to receive a passing grade in this course. -
Penalties for late submission of required work:
Students should refer to the Assessment Procedure (point 4.2.4) -
Requirements for student to be awarded a passing grade in the course:
To be assured of receiving a passing grade a student must obtain at least 50% of the total weighted marks available for the course (i.e. the Primary Hurdle), and have satisfied the Secondary Hurdle (Supervised), i.e. the end of semester examination by achieving at least 40% of the weighted marks available for that assessment item.
Supplementary assessment may be offered where a student has undertaken all of the required summative assessment items and has passed the Primary Hurdle but failed to satisfy the Secondary Hurdle (Supervised), or has satisfied the Secondary Hurdle (Supervised) but failed to achieve a passing Final Grade by 5% or less of the total weighted Marks.
To be awarded a passing grade for a supplementary assessment item (if applicable), a student must achieve at least 50% of the available marks for the supplementary assessment item as per the Assessment Procedure (point 4.4.2). -
Method used to combine assessment results to attain final grade:
The final grades for students will be assigned on the basis of the weighted aggregate of the marks obtained for each of the summative assessment items in the course. -
Examination information:
An Online Examination is one in which candidates may have access to any printed, written, or online material as well as a calculator. -
Examination period when Deferred/Supplementary examinations will be held:
Deferred and Supplementary examinations will be held in accordance with the Assessment Procedure . -
University Student Policies:
Students should read the USQ policies: Definitions, Assessment and Student Academic Misconduct to avoid actions which might contravene University policies and practices. These policies can be found at .
Assessment Notes
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Harvard (AGPS) is the referencing system required in this course. Students should use Harvard (AGPS) style in their assignments to format details of the information sources they have cited in their work. The Harvard (AGPS) style to be used is defined by the USQ Library's referencing guide.
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Students should be aware that the originality of any assignment submitted may be checked by the USQ service, "Turnitin" at <www.turnitin.com>. The student will be notified if an originality report is required with an assignment and students are encouraged to use Turnitin before submitting any assignment.