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BIOL358
Physiology II
X2 2012
Biological Sciences
Contents
General Information
2
Learning Outcomes
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Assessment Tasks
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Delivery and Resources
6
Unit Schedule
7
Policies and Procedures
11
Graduate Capabilities
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General Information
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convenor
Julia Raftos
[email protected]
Contact via [email protected]
E8A 207
contact academic
Other Staff
Vince Repaci
[email protected]
Contact via [email protected]
Credit points
3
Prerequisites
((BIOL208(P) or BIOL246(P)) and (BIOL223(P) or CBMS223(P) or PSY236(P)) or admission
to GDipChiroSc or PGQual(Chiro)
Corequisites
Co-badged status
Unit description
This unit considers the functioning of the cardiovascular, renal and respiratory systems in
maintaining a constant environment in the human body. Emphasis is placed on the control
mechanisms that regulate the activity of these body systems. We also investigate how the
individual systems interact to control blood pressure and internal pH, and how these systems
respond the stress imposed by exercise. Practical classes make use of laboratory and clinical
techniques.
Important Academic Dates
Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are
available at http://students.mq.edu.au/student_admin/enrolmentguide/academicdates/
Learning Outcomes
1. Explain how the cardiovascular, renal and respiratory systems contribute to the
maintenance of homeostasis
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2. Identify specific structural features of organ systems and explain how they underlie
essential functions
3. Use equations describing physical, chemical and electrical principles to predict and
interpret important physiological processes
4. Identify situations in which the integrated function of several organ systems interact to
produce a coordinated response
5. Prepare written presentations based on evaluation of current scientific literature on
topical issues in physiology
6. Carry out experiments using human subjects safely following protocols sanctioned by the
Macquarie University Human Ethics Committee
7. Collect experimental data accurately and analyse, graph and apply statistical methods to
allow interpretation of the results
8. Measure arterial blood pressure and the electrical activity of the heart (ECG)
9. Analyse your own dietary intake and observe the digestion of the major food groups by
pancreatic enzymes
Assessment Tasks
Name
Weighting
Due
Essay
10%
D2 & X2 12/9
Mini-test
5%
D2 21&22/8 X2 26/8
Mid-semester test
10%
D2 11&12/9 X2 20/9
Practical Assessments
15%
X 2 15&24/10
Final exam
60%
Exam Period
Essay
Due: D2 & X2 12/9
Weighting: 10%
The essay will be of 1,000 words and the topic will be chosen from the list on the unit outline
This Assessment Task relates to the following Learning Outcomes:
• Explain how the cardiovascular, renal and respiratory systems contribute to the
maintenance of homeostasis
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• Identify specific structural features of organ systems and explain how they underlie
essential functions
• Use equations describing physical, chemical and electrical principles to predict and
interpret important physiological processes
• Identify situations in which the integrated function of several organ systems interact to
produce a coordinated response
• Prepare written presentations based on evaluation of current scientific literature on
topical issues in physiology
Mini-test
Due: D2 21&22/8 X2 26/8
Weighting: 5%
Mini-test on first 6 lectures and the first two pracs. For this test there will be 20 multiple choice
questions and the test will be held in your usual practical session.
This Assessment Task relates to the following Learning Outcomes:
• Explain how the cardiovascular, renal and respiratory systems contribute to the
maintenance of homeostasis
• Identify specific structural features of organ systems and explain how they underlie
essential functions
• Use equations describing physical, chemical and electrical principles to predict and
interpret important physiological processes
• Identify situations in which the integrated function of several organ systems interact to
produce a coordinated response
Mid-semester test
Due: D2 11&12/9 X2 20/9
Weighting: 10%
This test will include 30 multiple choice questions to be completed in 40 minutes. All the
cardiovascular section (lectures 1-9) and the areas covered in the first two practical classes will
be examined. The test will also include four short answer questions which should take 20
minutes (5 min per question).
This Assessment Task relates to the following Learning Outcomes:
• Explain how the cardiovascular, renal and respiratory systems contribute to the
maintenance of homeostasis
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• Identify specific structural features of organ systems and explain how they underlie
essential functions
• Use equations describing physical, chemical and electrical principles to predict and
interpret important physiological processes
• Identify situations in which the integrated function of several organ systems interact to
produce a coordinated response
Practical Assessments
Due: X 2 15&24/10
Weighting: 15%
There are four assignments that are linked to the practical classes and mostly consist of a series
of questions that are included in your practical manual. These assignments should be completed
and handed in to your tutor on the Wednesday following the relevant practical session.
No.Test
Weight
1
4%
Due Date for external
students
15 Oct
4%
15 Oct
3%
4%
24 Oct
24 Oct
2
3
4
Cardiovascular questions
Questions on blood pressure (exercise and posture)
pracs
Food diary and nutrition questions
Digestion questions
This Assessment Task relates to the following Learning Outcomes:
• Explain how the cardiovascular, renal and respiratory systems contribute to the
maintenance of homeostasis
• Identify specific structural features of organ systems and explain how they underlie
essential functions
• Use equations describing physical, chemical and electrical principles to predict and
interpret important physiological processes
• Identify situations in which the integrated function of several organ systems interact to
produce a coordinated response
• Collect experimental data accurately and analyse, graph and apply statistical methods to
allow interpretation of the results
• Measure arterial blood pressure and the electrical activity of the heart (ECG)
• Analyse your own dietary intake and observe the digestion of the major food groups by
pancreatic enzymes
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Final exam
Due: Exam Period
Weighting: 60%
The exam is a three hour paper 35% of the marks will be for multiple choice questions, and the
rest from short answer questions (a paragraph or dot points or a diagram).There will be some
choice for the short answer questions.
This Assessment Task relates to the following Learning Outcomes:
• Explain how the cardiovascular, renal and respiratory systems contribute to the
maintenance of homeostasis
• Identify specific structural features of organ systems and explain how they underlie
essential functions
• Use equations describing physical, chemical and electrical principles to predict and
interpret important physiological processes
• Identify situations in which the integrated function of several organ systems interact to
produce a coordinated response
Delivery and Resources
CLASSES
There will be two lectures each week and one practical class or tutorial session. Lectures are at
10 am on Tuesdays and 5 pm on Wednesdays both in C5C T1. Pracs are at 2pm on Tuesdays
and 10 am and 2 pm on Wednesday in F7B 102, 105 and 110.
Practical sessions for external students will be held on Saturday 25 & Sunday 26 August and on
Thursday and Friday the 20 & 21 of September.
REQUIRED AND RECOMMENDED TEXTS AND/OR
MATERIALS
A practical manual and book of lecture graphics for Biol 247 are available in the Co-op
Bookshop. The textbook for this unit is “Human Physiology” 5th edition by Silverthorn, published
in 2010 by Pearson. Other physiological texts of a similar standard may also be suitable.
UNIT WEBPAGE AND TECHNOLOGY USED AND
REQUIRED
iLearn
Your iLearn site will contain the Unit Outline, Lecture Graphics, the text of the lectures, a link to
ECHO 360 (previously known as iLectures), practical notes, an announcements area, and other
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information to help you complete the unit. Later, practice tests and assignment marks will be
added. Please check this site regularly.
Unit Schedule
Lecture Timetable 2012
Week
Date
Lecture
1
31/7
1. Overview of the cardiovascular system
1
1/8
2. Electrical activity of the heart
2
7/8
3. Generation of the heartbeat
2
8/8
4. Regulation of contraction of cardiac muscle
3
14/8
5. Physics of the circulation
3
15/8
6. Components of the circulation and their specific functions
4
21/8
7. Function of the microcirculation/Control of blood flow
4
22/8
8. Regulation of cardiac output/Short term regulation of the arterial blood
pressure
5
28/8
9. Exercise and the cardiovascular system
5
29/8
10. Structure and function of the renal system
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4/9
11. Production of urine by the nephron
6
5/9
12. Excretion as the outcome of filtration, reabsorption and secretion
7
11/9
13. Water balance: The control of ECF osmolarity
7
12/9
14. Sodium balance : The control of the ECF volume and blood pressure
8
2/10
15. Structure and function of the respiratory system
8
3/10
16. The process of breathing
9
9/10
17. Alveolar ventilation and perfusion
9
10/
18. Gas exchange and the carriage of O2 and CO2 in the blood
Study break: 17/9/12 – 28/9/
12
10
10
16/
19. Control of respiration
10
10
17/
20. Nutrition
10
11
23/
21. Function and organisation of the gastrointestinal system
10
11
24/
22. Motility of the gastrointestinal system
10
12
30/
23. Secretion in the gastrointestinal system
10
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31/
24. Digestion and absorption of food
10
13
6/11
25. Revision
13
7/11
no lecture
Internal Practical Timetable 2012
W
Date
Practical Group A
1
31/7
No practical
Practical Group B & C
&1/8
2
3
4
7&8/8
The electrocardiogram (ECG) and human
Introductory tutorial and the Langendorff
cardiovascular function
perfused heart video and questions
14&15/
Introductory tutorial and the Langendorff
The electrocardiogram (ECG) and human
8
perfused heart video and questions
cardiovascular function
21&22/
MCQ test on first 6 lectures & ECG
MCQ on first 6 lectures & ECG
Cardiovascular system and the effect of
Cardiovascular system and the effect of
posture on heart rate and blood pressure
exercise on heart rate and blood pressure
28&29/
Effect of exercise on heart rate and blood
Effect of posture on heart rate and blood
8
pressure
pressure
4&5/9
Analysis of blood pressure control during
Analysis of blood pressure control during
postural changes and exercise
postural changes and exercise
11&12/
Test on cardiovascular and renal systems
Test on cardiovascular and renal systems
9
(L1-12)
(L1-12)
8
5
6
7
Study break: 17/
9/12 – 28/9/12
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9
2&3/10
Review of test and body compartments
Review of test and body compartments
tutorial questions
tutorial questions
Nutrition prac (food diaries)
Digestion prac
Digestion prac
Nutrition prac (food diaries)
23&24/
PhysioEx interactive laboratory “Renal System
PhysioEx interactive laboratory “Renal System
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Physiology”
Physiology”
30&21/
Revision tutorial (Externals welcome)
9&10/
10
10
16&17/
10
11
12
10
13
6&7/11
No Prac
Attendance and participation in practical sessions is compulsory and assessable.
Please note that in order to pass this unit, all assessment tasks must be completed and you must pass the final exam.
External Students Practical Timetable 2012
External students will attend practical classes on 25 & 26 of August and the 20 & 21 of September. The classes start promptly at 9.00
am and will be held in F7B 102.
There will be a three hour “feedback, revision and review” session run in November if required. Alternatively, external students can
come to any of the internal revision sessions in week 12.
Saturday 25/8
Thursday 20/9
Introduction
Test on cardiovascular and renal systems
(mcq) (L1-12)
Langendorff heart DVD
Body compartments tutorial questions
Cardiovascular system and the effect of posture and exercise on heart rate
PhysioEx interactive laboratory “Renal System
and blood pressure
Physiology”
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Tutorial on the effect of posture and exercise on the cardiovascular system
Nutrition prac (food diaries)
Sunday 26/8
Friday 21/9
MCQ test on first 6 lectures
Digestion prac
The electrocardiogram (ECG)
Review of mid-semester test
Please note that for external students, the mid-semester test on the cardiovascular and renal systems, which is worth 10% of the
marks, is on Thursday, 20th September.
If you have any questions or difficulties during the semester please do not hesitate to contact Julia by email (preferred) or come and
see us.
Policies and Procedures
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central. Students
should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
Academic Honesty Policy http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/academic_honesty/policy.html
Assessment Policy http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/assessment/policy.html
Grade Appeal Policy http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/gradeappeal/policy.html
Special Consideration Policy http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/special_consideration/policy.html
In addition, a number of other policies can be found in the Learning and Teaching Category of
Policy Central.
Student Support
Macquarie University provides a range of Academic Student Support Services. Details of these
services can be accessed at: http://students.mq.edu.au/support/.
UniWISE provides:
• Online learning resources and academic skills workshops http://www.mq.edu.au/
learning_skills/
• Personal assistance with your learning & study related questions.
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• The Learning Help Desk is located in the Library foyer (level 2).
• Online and on-campus orientation events run by Mentors@Macquarie.
Student Enquiry Service
Details of these services can be accessed at http://www.student.mq.edu.au/ses/.
Equity Support
Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Support Unit who can provide
appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.
IT Help
If you wish to receive IT help, we would be glad to assist you at http://informatics.mq.edu.au/
help/.
When using the university's IT, you must adhere to the Acceptable Use Policy. The policy applies
to all who connect to the MQ network including students and it outlines what can be done.
Graduate Capabilities
Commitment to Continuous Learning
Our graduates will have enquiring minds and a literate curiosity which will lead them to pursue
knowledge for its own sake. They will continue to pursue learning in their careers and as they
participate in the world. They will be capable of reflecting on their experiences and relationships
with others and the environment, learning from them, and growing - personally, professionally
and socially.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcome
• Analyse your own dietary intake and observe the digestion of the major food groups by
pancreatic enzymes
Assessment task
• Essay
Discipline Specific Knowledge and Skills
Our graduates will take with them the intellectual development, depth and breadth of knowledge,
scholarly understanding, and specific subject content in their chosen fields to make them
competent and confident in their subject or profession. They will be able to demonstrate, where
relevant, professional technical competence and meet professional standards. They will be able
to articulate the structure of knowledge of their discipline, be able to adapt discipline-specific
knowledge to novel situations, and be able to contribute from their discipline to inter-disciplinary
solutions to problems.
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This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
• Explain how the cardiovascular, renal and respiratory systems contribute to the
maintenance of homeostasis
• Identify specific structural features of organ systems and explain how they underlie
essential functions
• Use equations describing physical, chemical and electrical principles to predict and
interpret important physiological processes
• Identify situations in which the integrated function of several organ systems interact to
produce a coordinated response
• Carry out experiments using human subjects safely following protocols sanctioned by the
Macquarie University Human Ethics Committee
• Measure arterial blood pressure and the electrical activity of the heart (ECG)
• Analyse your own dietary intake and observe the digestion of the major food groups by
pancreatic enzymes
Assessment tasks
• Essay
• Mini-test
• Mid-semester test
• Practical Assessments
• Final exam
Problem Solving and Research Capability
Our graduates should be capable of researching; of analysing, and interpreting and assessing
data and information in various forms; of drawing connections across fields of knowledge; and
they should be able to relate their knowledge to complex situations at work or in the world, in
order to diagnose and solve problems. We want them to have the confidence to take the initiative
in doing so, within an awareness of their own limitations.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
• Use equations describing physical, chemical and electrical principles to predict and
interpret important physiological processes
• Identify situations in which the integrated function of several organ systems interact to
produce a coordinated response
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• Collect experimental data accurately and analyse, graph and apply statistical methods to
allow interpretation of the results
• Measure arterial blood pressure and the electrical activity of the heart (ECG)
• Analyse your own dietary intake and observe the digestion of the major food groups by
pancreatic enzymes
Assessment tasks
• Essay
• Mini-test
• Mid-semester test
• Practical Assessments
• Final exam
Creative and Innovative
Our graduates will also be capable of creative thinking and of creating knowledge. They will be
imaginative and open to experience and capable of innovation at work and in the community. We
want them to be engaged in applying their critical, creative thinking.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
• Prepare written presentations based on evaluation of current scientific literature on
topical issues in physiology
• Measure arterial blood pressure and the electrical activity of the heart (ECG)
Assessment tasks
• Essay
• Mid-semester test
• Practical Assessments
• Final exam
Effective Communication
We want to develop in our students the ability to communicate and convey their views in forms
effective with different audiences. We want our graduates to take with them the capability to
read, listen, question, gather and evaluate information resources in a variety of formats, assess,
write clearly, speak effectively, and to use visual communication and communication
technologies as appropriate.
This graduate capability is supported by:
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Learning outcomes
• Prepare written presentations based on evaluation of current scientific literature on
topical issues in physiology
• Carry out experiments using human subjects safely following protocols sanctioned by the
Macquarie University Human Ethics Committee
• Collect experimental data accurately and analyse, graph and apply statistical methods to
allow interpretation of the results
• Measure arterial blood pressure and the electrical activity of the heart (ECG)
• Analyse your own dietary intake and observe the digestion of the major food groups by
pancreatic enzymes
Assessment tasks
• Essay
• Practical Assessments
• Final exam
Critical, Analytical and Integrative Thinking
We want our graduates to be capable of reasoning, questioning and analysing, and to integrate
and synthesise learning and knowledge from a range of sources and environments; to be able to
critique constraints, assumptions and limitations; to be able to think independently and
systemically in relation to scholarly activity, in the workplace, and in the world. We want them to
have a level of scientific and information technology literacy.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
• Use equations describing physical, chemical and electrical principles to predict and
interpret important physiological processes
• Identify situations in which the integrated function of several organ systems interact to
produce a coordinated response
• Prepare written presentations based on evaluation of current scientific literature on
topical issues in physiology
• Collect experimental data accurately and analyse, graph and apply statistical methods to
allow interpretation of the results
• Measure arterial blood pressure and the electrical activity of the heart (ECG)
• Analyse your own dietary intake and observe the digestion of the major food groups by
pancreatic enzymes
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Assessment tasks
• Essay
• Mini-test
• Mid-semester test
• Practical Assessments
• Final exam
Socially and Environmentally Active and Responsible
We want our graduates to be aware of and have respect for self and others; to be able to work
with others as a leader and a team player; to have a sense of connectedness with others and
country; and to have a sense of mutual obligation. Our graduates should be informed and active
participants in moving society towards sustainability.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcome
• Analyse your own dietary intake and observe the digestion of the major food groups by
pancreatic enzymes
Capable of Professional and Personal Judgement and Initiative
We want our graduates to have emotional intelligence and sound interpersonal skills and to
demonstrate discernment and common sense in their professional and personal judgement.
They will exercise initiative as needed. They will be capable of risk assessment, and be able to
handle ambiguity and complexity, enabling them to be adaptable in diverse and changing
environments.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
• Carry out experiments using human subjects safely following protocols sanctioned by the
Macquarie University Human Ethics Committee
• Collect experimental data accurately and analyse, graph and apply statistical methods to
allow interpretation of the results
• Analyse your own dietary intake and observe the digestion of the major food groups by
pancreatic enzymes
Assessment tasks
• Essay
• Practical Assessments
• Final exam
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