PHYSIOL 3103 - Integrated and Applied Systems Physiology
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2023
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code PHYSIOL 3103 Course Integrated and Applied Systems Physiology Coordinating Unit Medical Sciences Term Semester 2 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 5 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Prerequisites PHYSIOL 2510 or PHYSIOL 2520 or MEDIC ST 1000B Incompatible PHYSIOL 3000 Assumed Knowledge PHYSIOL 2510 Assessment Summative tests, Case presentation assignment, Final exam Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr David Wilson
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
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Learning Outcomes
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) Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.
1-3 Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
4-5 Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills
Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.
6-8 Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness
Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.
3-9 Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency
Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.
8-9 Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
Course reading will focus on review articles and published scientific papers, posted on the course MyUni 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 processesRecommended Resources
No text book is required, reference to published scientific papers will be possible through University Library Resources.Online Learning
This course will use MyUni as a major component. All lecture notes, tutorial activities and lecture recordings will be posted on MyUni. Announcements and weekly student update emails will be sent via the site. The module tests will be administered online via MyUni 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 systemsSpecific Course Requirements
Year 2 Physiology or equivalent is a prerequisite -
Assessment
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 tests 1 x 20%, 1x 40% and 1x 20%, the final test may be in week 12 or 13, an individual case report assignment 20%Assessment Detail
2 mid semester assessments, 1 final exam and one team based case presentation.Submission
No information currently available.
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.
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Student Feedback
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SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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