PHYSIOL 3103 - Integrated and Applied Systems Physiology

North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2017

The Integrated and Applied Systems Physiology course is designed to challenge and stimulate your interest in how the integration of organ systems is necessary for whole body function. We will use examples that focus on the complex integration of multiple systems, including neural, gastrointestinal and cardiovascular, which enable human function. The lecture stream offers a series of independent modules covering the following main topics: cardiovascular and respiratory health and disease, gastrointestinal function and nutrient signalling, and bone marrow development. An added dimension of many of the topics is the physiological basis of the development of common diseases and changes that occur throughout the lifespan. Assessment tasks are designed to encourage, application of knowledge in to practice.

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Course Details

Course Code	PHYSIOL 3103
Course	Integrated and Applied Systems Physiology
Coordinating Unit	Health and Medical Sciences Faculty Office
Term	Semester 2
Level	Undergraduate
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	3
Contact	Up tp 5 hours per week
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	Y
Prerequisites	PHYSIOL 2510 Physiology IIA OR PHYSIOL 2520 Physiology IIB
Incompatible	PHYSIOL 3000
Assumed Knowledge	PHYSIOL 2510 Physiology IIA: Heart, Lung & Neuromuscular Systems
Assessment	Summative tests, Case presentation assignment, Final exam

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Dr David Wilson

Course Coordinator: Dr David P Wilson

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.

Course Learning Outcomes

1) Display integrated knowledge of physiological processes related to normal function and disease in humans

2) Explain how interactions between diverse organ systems are controlled and perturbed at cellular, molecular and biochemical levels

3) Explain major concepts in physiology and use this knowledge to interpret case studies of human physiological disorders

4) Critically evaluate and report on scientific information related to health research

5) Solve quantitative problems based on knowledge of first principles in systems physiology

6) Communicate physiological principles and research findings to peers

7) Acquire, read, interpret and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner

8) Work in groups and individually in the pursuit of scientific knowledge

9) Be conversant in a broad range of investigative methods and scientific applications, including the selection, implementation, ethical use, and limitations of the experimental techniques in physiology and related fields of research.

University Graduate Attributes

This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

University Graduate Attribute	Course Learning Outcome(s)
Deep discipline knowledge informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1 accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)	1-3
Critical thinking and problem solving steeped in research methods and rigor based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment	4-5
Teamwork and communication skills developed from, with, and via the SGDE honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning	6-8
Career and leadership readiness technology savvy professional and, where relevant, fully accredited forward thinking and well informed tested and validated by work based experiences	3-9
Intercultural and ethical competency adept at operating in other cultures comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges	8-9
Self-awareness and emotional intelligence a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate	6-9

Learning Resources

Required Resources

Course reading will focus on review articles and published scientific papers, posted on the course Canvas website. There is no required textbook. ONLINE RESOURCES (free) recommended in the course include: Pubmed www.ncbi.nlm.gov/pubmed - for database searching of scientific journal articles YouTube www.youtube.com – for videos on physiological processes

Recommended Resources

No text book is required, reference to published scientific papers will be possible through University Library Resources.

Online Learning

This course will use Canvas as a major component. All lecture notes, tutorial activities and lecture recordings will be posted on Canvas. Announcements and weekly student update emails will be sent via the site. The module tests will be administered online via Canvas or in lecture depending or availability of resources. Theory will be presented in lectures and assigned published scientific papers, and supported by in-class review sessions (‘lectorials’).
Learning & Teaching Activities

Learning & Teaching Modes

Blended learning will take place in this course. Large group lecture sessions will vary. Some sessions will be lectures, others will be question and answer sessions and case-based scenarios. Students will be divided into small groups to undertake problem-solving tasks in these sessions and within the tutorial groups. Some lectures will be pre-recorded and utlilise the flipped classroom approach.

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

Lectures 48, (50 minutes each) Tutorials 4 (1 hour each)
Assessment online module tests or inclass tests 2 x 20%, Final exam 40%, Case Presentation 20%
Weekly reading 50 minutes aligned with each lecture.

Learning Activities Summary

Week Lecture topics
1) Cardiac Physiology
2) Cardiac Physiology
3) Haematology blood systems
4) Bone and delelopment
5) Renal, cardiovascular, respiratory integrative systems
6) Renal, cardiovascular, respiratory integrative systems
7) Renal, cardiovascular, respiratory integrative systems
8) Renal, cardiovascular, respiratory integrative systems
9) Renal, cardiovascular, respiratory integrative systems
10) Digestive, immune and peripheral nervous systems
11) Digestive, immune and peripheral nervous systems
12) Digestive, immune and peripheral nervous systems

Specific Course Requirements

Year 2 Physiology or equivalent is a prerequisit

Small Group Discovery Experience

Case based learning modes and case presentation will provide a small group discovery experience.

The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
Assessment must maintain academic standards.

Assessment Summary

In class and/or online module tests 2 x 20%, final examination 40, team based case presentation assignment 20%

Assessment Related Requirements

Assessment Detail

2 mid semester assessments, 1 final exam and one team based case presentation.

Submission

Details will be made available on MyUni.

Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
Grade	Mark	Description
FNS		Fail No Submission
F	1-49	Fail
P	50-64	Pass
C	65-74	Credit
D	75-84	Distinction
HD	85-100	High Distinction
CN		Continuing
NFE		No Formal Examination
RP		Result Pending

Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.

Student Feedback

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