Course Title: Systems Physiology

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Systems Physiology

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

BIOL2483

Bundoora Campus

Undergraduate

173H School of Health and Biomed

Face-to-Face

 Sem 2 2019,
Sem 2 2020,
Sem 2 2021,
Sem 2 2022,
Sem 2 2023

Course Coordinator: Dr Elizabeth Verghese

Course Coordinator Phone: +6139925

Course Coordinator Email: elizabeth.verghese@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: Bundoora West


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

Required Prior Study

You should have satisfactorily completed following course/s before you commence this course.

OR

OR

Alternatively, you may be able to demonstrate the required skills and knowledge before you start this course.

Contact your course coordinator if you think you may be eligible for recognition of prior learning.


Course Description

This course will expand upon previous studies in BIOL2480 Introductory Human Biosciences and develop your understanding of the physiology of major body systems. It will further contribute to the foundational knowledge required for program-specific application of anatomical and physiological information in the Endocrine system, Cardiovascular system, Respiratory system, Digestive system, renal system and Integrated neural control mechanisms for these body systems.


Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

This course contributes to the development of the following Program Learning Outcome/s:

Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Laboratory Medicine) (BP147):

  • Understand appropriate and relevant, theoretical concepts of scientific knowledge with the ability to use and apply the knowledge in a wide range of problem solving, challenging and interpretative situations within the professional laboratory medicine discipline (PLO 1)

This course contributes to the following Program Learning Outcomes for BP321 Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Radiations) (aligned to the Accreditation Standards of the Medical Radiations Practice Board of Australia):

Standard 1

  • Apply knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology to practice (1.a)

Bachelor of Nursing (BP032) In accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia Registered Nurse Standards for Practice:

  • Thinks critically and analyses nursing practice (PLO 1)


Upon successful completion of this course you should be able to:

  1. Identify the major endocrine glands and explain the role of the endocrine system in blood glucose homeostasis, the stress response, and in maintaining normal growth and metabolism.
  2. Explain the integrated regulation of cardiac output and blood pressure by heart and blood vessels.
  3. Identify main elements in blood and explain the key events in haemostasis.
  4. Describe the mechanisms controlling pulmonary ventilation and the subsequent exchange and transport of gases.
  5. Explain the role of the digestive system in the absorption and processing of nutrients by the body.
  6. Describe the basic renal processes and explain the role of the kidney in maintaining fluid and electrolyte balance.
  7. Discuss the role of the nervous system in the control of these body systems.


Overview of Learning Activities

You will be actively engaged in a range of learning activities such as lectorials, tutorials, practicals, laboratories, seminars, project work, class discussion, individual and group activities. Delivery may be face to face, online or a mix of both.

You are encouraged to be proactive and self-directed in your learning, asking questions of your lecturer and/or peers and seeking out information as required, especially from the numerous sources available through the RMIT library, and through links and material specific to this course that is available through myRMIT Studies Course.


Overview of Learning Resources

RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through myRMIT Studies Course.

There are services available to support your learning through the University Library. The Library provides guides on academic referencing and subject specialist help as well as a range of study support services. For further information, please visit the Library page on the RMIT University website and the myRMIT student portal.


Overview of Assessment

Assessment Tasks

Assessment Task 1: Online Tests
Weighting 15%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7

Assessment Task 2: Workshop/tutorial Learning Activities
Weighting 35%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7

Assessment Task 3: Case study/scenario based Assignment
Weighting 25%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7

Assessment Task 4: Case study/scenario based Assignment
Weighting 25%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7

If you have a long-term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.