Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Cardiorespiratory Biology

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

BIOL2145

Bundoora Campus

Undergraduate

160H Medical Sciences

Face-to-Face

 Sem 1 2006,
Sem 1 2007,
Sem 1 2008,
Sem 1 2009,
Sem 1 2010,
Sem 1 2011,
Sem 1 2012,
Sem 1 2013,
Sem 1 2014,
Sem 1 2015

BIOL2145

Bundoora Campus

Undergraduate

173H School of Health and Biomed

Face-to-Face

 Sem 1 2018,
Sem 1 2019,
Sem 1 2020,
Sem 1 2021,
Sem 1 2022,
Sem 1 2023,
Sem 1 2024

Course Coordinator: Dr Jonathan McQualter

Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 7275

Course Coordinator Email:  jonathan.mcqualter@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: 223.2.01B

Course Coordinator Availability: Please request an appointment via e-mail


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

Required Prior Study

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

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 undertake a comprehensive examination of the human cardiovascular and respiratory systems in both health and disease. Knowledge of the pathophysiological processes will be used to develop an understanding of the symptoms observed in patients suffering from common disorders such as hypertension, atherosclerosis, asthma, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and an appreciation of different approaches to treatment including lifestyle changes and pharmacological intervention.


Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

This course contributes to the following Program Learning Outcomes for Biomedical Science BP231:

  • PLO 2: Exhibit a breadth and depth of scientific knowledge;
  • PLO 3: Critically analyse and solve scientific problems;
  • PLO 4: Demonstrate effective communication of biomedical science.


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

  1. Apply knowledge in cardiovascular and respiratory anatomy, physiology, pathology and pharmacology and understand the function and interactions of these systems.
  2. Compare the normal physiology of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems to the dysfunction that arises in pathological states.
  3. Discuss the pathological processes leading to common disorders such as hypertension, atherosclerosis, asthma, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
  4. Communicate, in writing and orally, current understanding of selected aspects of cardiovascular and respiratory anatomy, pathophysiology and pharmacology.


Overview of Learning Activities

The learning activities will include lectures and tutorials. 

Lecture material will encourage reference to previously learned material (Human Physiology: Body Systems 1 and 2), and its relationship to pathophysiology.

Tutorials are designed to enhance the material delivered in lectures and aid integration of the topics presented in lectures with your research of the relevant literature. They are also intended to give you feedback on your progress and develop your skills in group work.

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 quiz
Weighting 15%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 2, 3 & 4

Assessment Task 2: Oral Presentation
Weighting 20%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 2, 3 & 4

Assessment Task 3: Project
Weighting 30%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 2, 3 & 4

Assessment Task 4: Written assignment
Weighting 35%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 2, 3 & 4

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.