Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Integrative Physiology

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

BIOL2533

Bundoora Campus

Undergraduate

173H School of Health and Biomed

Face-to-Face

 Sem 1 2024,
Sem 1 2025

Course Coordinator: A/Prof Tamara Paravicini

Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 7674

Course Coordinator Email: tamara.paravicini@rmit.edu.au


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 builds upon your physiology knowledge from previous courses. In this course you will explore key human body systems in more depth, with a focus on how these systems interact with each other in both health and disease. You will develop the ability to apply physiological concepts to novel situations and explain the physiological basis of disease. This course will provide a sound basis for further studies in health and medical sciences, and in particular the pathophysiology and treatment of disease.   


Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

This course contributes to the program learning outcomes for the following programs:  

Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science BP311P23

  • PLO1. Apply a breadth and depth of pharmaceutical science knowledge, concepts and evidence in various real world settings using a scientific approach. 
  • PLO2. Apply systematic thinking and a range of high-level analytical skills using a blend of digital and traditional tools and technologies to solve complex scientific and medical problems related to pharmaceutical science. 
  • PLO4. Communicate clearly and effectively with diverse audiences utilising contemporary and traditional formats on topics related to pharmaceutical science employing integrity, inclusivity, and culturally safe practices. 

Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) BH102P24

  • PLO 8. Demonstrate an ability to formulate, prepare, and deliver medications, therapeutic products, and services according to ethical codes and practice guidelines

For more information on the program learning outcomes for your program, please see the program guide.


Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:  

  1. Describe the function and regulation of key human body systems. 
  2. Explain how these systems act in an integrated manner to maintain homeostasis and respond to changes in the internal and external environments. 
  3. Apply physiological concepts and knowledge to explain the physiological basis of disease. 
  4. Communicate physiological concepts and their relationship to disease to a diverse range of audiences. 
     


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 Quizzes (5)
Weighting 20%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1-3 

Assessment Task 2: Scenario Analysis 
Weighting 40%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1-4

Assessment Task 3: Reflection (practical activities)
Weighting 10%
This assessment task supports CLOs 2 & 3

Assessment Task 4: End of semester timed invigilated test  
Weighting 30%
This assessment task supports CLOs 1-3

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.