PHYSIOL 2510 - Physiology IIA: Heart, Lung & Neuromuscular Systems

North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2025

Physiology is the study of the function of the human body. This course is designed to develop critical skills and provide a foundation in human physiology with an emphasis on homeostasis and human performance. The major lecture topics covered are cellular physiology, neuromuscular physiology, and the cardiovascular and respiratory systems. Topics include the cellular basis of sensation and neural communication, the control of movement, and how the cardiovascular and respiratory systems adapt in normal conditions and during challenges such as exercise and stress. In the practical laboratory sessions, students undertake a human-based project aligned with each of the subject areas that involves gathering physiological data and interpreting and analysing that data. The practical component is supported by on-line material that leads to a deeper understanding of research methods, ethical considerations, experimental techniques, and data processing in scientific research.

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Course Details

Course Code	PHYSIOL 2510
Course	Physiology IIA: Heart, Lung & Neuromuscular Systems
Coordinating Unit	Medical Sciences
Term	Semester 1
Level	Undergraduate
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	3
Contact	Up to 9 hours per week
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	Y
Prerequisites	ANAT SC 1102 or (CHEM 1100 and CHEM 1200) or (CHEM 1101 and CHEM 1201) or (BIOLOGY 1101 and BIOLOGY 1201)
Assumed Knowledge	6 units of Level I Chemistry or Biology
Assessment	Examinations, online quizzes and practical assessments

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Dr Adrian Elliott

email: physiology2a@adelaide.edu.au

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .

Course Learning Outcomes

1	Explain the function and control of the following areas of physiology:- cellular basis of neuromuscular physiology; skeletal muscle organisation and function; nervous system control of voluntary movement; the cardiovascular system and the respiratory system.
2	Apply knowledge of physiological systems and their control to develop understanding of select real-life health and medical situations.
3	Describe contemporary approaches and techniques used to advance physiological knowledge.
4	Work effectively as part of a group to help answer questions and communicate findings.
5	Gather, analyse and evaluate data relevant to physiological concepts and systems using appropriate methods.
6	Apply knowledge of sound experimental design (including use of controls and appropriate statistical analysis) to help answer physiological questions.
7	Communicate physiological concepts and research findings in an appropriate written scientific format.

最新糖心Vlog 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.	1-7
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.	2-7
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.	4, 7
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.	3-7
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.	4, 6
Attribute 7: Digital capabilities Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.	5
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.	4

Learning & Teaching Modes

This course will be delivered using the following modes:
- Lectures (up to 25; delivered online)
- Revision lectures / open office sessions (approx 4)
- Practicals (4 x 3hr sessions)
- Tutorials (4x 1hr sessions)
- Online workshops and quizzes
(Note: Research methods quizzes are summative; Revision quizzes are formative)

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

Students are reminded that the overall predicted workload for a full time student is an average of 48 hours per week per teaching semester. This includes contact and non-contact hours and includes general study and time to complete assignments.

As PHYSIOL IIA: Heart, Lung & Neuromuscular Systrems is a 3 unit course, it is expected that you spend approximately 12 hours per week studying this course (including contact hours).

The table below gives a suggestion as to how you may divide your time between the various learning activities - bearing in mind that
this can be flexible depending on each student's individual learning methods.

CONTACT	Number of sessions	Duration of each session (hrs)	Total hours (hrs/semester)

Lectures	24	1	24
Practicals	4	3	12
Revision sessions / open office	3 or 4	1	up to 4
In-class exams	2	1	2
Tutorials	4	1	4

NON-CONTACT	Number	Expected preparation time (hr)	Total hours (hrs/semester)

Preparation for practicals	4	3	12
Weekly review of lecture material and associated reading	12	3	36
Online readings and quiz completion	2	5	10
Exam preparation	4	10	40

Total workload (hrs/semester): 148
Expected workload/week (hrs): 12.3 (over 12 weeks); 11.4 (over 13 weeks)

Learning Activities Summary

An up-to-date timetable of course activities can be downloaded from MyUni.

The course is organised into 4 teaching modules, with in-class and end-of-semester examinations to test comprehension of theory concepts. In-class exams will contribute to the final course grade (16% for each exam) and therefore it is important that students factor these examination sessions into their schedules. Timetable conflict overrides cannot be granted for examination sessions.

The aim of practical sessions is to provide application to the theoretical knowledge gained in lectures, demonstrate concepts and hone students teamwork and research skills. As the practical sessions will relate closely to the material delivered in lectures it is imperative that students stay 'up-to-date' with the course content as the semester progresses. Practical sessions will be of greatest benefit to those who have already familiarised themselves with the main concepts delivered via lecture sessions.

Specific Course Requirements

For practicals close-toed shoes must be worn.

Absence from a practical class or in-class exam will require the provision of appropriate paperwork documenting medical and/or compassionate reasons for non-attendance at the relevant session (Students are advised to consult the appropriate sesions on the MyUni course pages to determine the exact documentation required to be applicable for a replacement assessment).

The 最新糖心Vlog'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

Assessment Task	Assessment Type	Weighting	Learning Outcome(s) being addressed
Revision quizzes	Formative	0%	1, 2
Online research methods quizzes	Summative (individual)	6%	3, 5, 6
In-class Exam 1	Summative (individual)	16%	1, 2
In-class Exam 2	Summative (individual)	16%	1, 2
Pre-practical quiz	Summative (individual)	4%	1, 5, 6
Practical worksheets	Summative (group)	20%	1, 4-7
Integrative Physiology Exam	Summative (individual)	23%	1-3
Research Skills Exam	Summative (individual)	15%	5-7

Assessment Related Requirements

Students should be aware that they are required to attend both in-class exams (In-class exam 1 and In-class exam 2). Failure to attend these exams will result in forfeiting the marks assigned to these assessment activities. The course timetable available on MyUni will clearly indicate the dates and times these examinations will take place. If attendance at an in-class exam is missed due to severe medical or compassionate circumstances, students will be required to apply for a replacement assessment using the appropriate university application form, with the relevant sections completed by a health professional. It should be noted that, in line with 最新糖心Vlog regulations, students will not be granted a replacement exam if they have already attended the original examination session.

IMPORTANT: In order to pass Physiology IIA: Heart, Lung & Neuromuscular students are required to attain an overall grade of 50% (from participating in the practical and theory components of the course) AND achieve a composite score of 50% in the theory component of the course (composite score of in-class and end-of-semester module exams).

Absence from a practical class will require the provision of appropriate paperwork documenting medical and/or compassionate reasons for non-attendance at the relevant session.

Assessment Detail

Theory examinations (55% of total course grade)
The theory component of PHYSIOL IIA is split into 3 separate exams. The first two exams (In class exams 1 & 2), each 50 minutes in duration, will examine material covered in lecture blocks 1-4. Each in class exam will be weighted 16% of the total course grade. During the end of semester university examination period students will sit an integrative physiology exam which contributes 23% of the total course grade. Students must achieve at least 27.5 out of 55 total exam marks (50% in exams) in order to pass the course.

Individual practical assessments (25% of total course grade)
- Online research methods quizzes (6%) - These online activities are designed to reinforce and promote understanding of concepts delivered through online practorial presentations on research ethics and statistics. The two quizzes each contribute 3% to the total
course grade.
- Pre-practical quizzes (4%) – Prior to each practical session students are asked to read pre-practical reading material and complete a short quiz. This will help introduce and/or reinforce the concepts that will be covered in the practical sessions.
- Research skills exam (15%) – This exam, also conducted during the end-of-semester examination period, will provide students an opportunity to demonstrate mastery of concepts from the on-line research methods quizzes and practical classes (including ethical considerations, data presentation and analysis.

Group practical assessments (20% of total course grade)
Practical worksheets (20%) - Practical worksheets have been designed to guide students through a series of research experiments to study a particular physiological concept, or mechanism. By working through practical worksheets students will answer questions and complete activities designed to challenge students to consider the underlying physiological mechanisms. Each student group (4-6 students per group) will complete a worksheet for each of the 4 practical sessions, each weighted at 5% of the total course grade.

Submission

Submission process/requirements
Group practical worksheets should be submitted online (in the correct pdf format) by the end of the scheduled practical session.
Further information regarding the submission of practical worksheets will be provided during the practical sessions.

Penalties for late submission
On-line quizzes (and associated materials) will be made available on MyUni at least one week in advance of the quiz deadline. Late submissions are not accepted and will not receive a score. Extensions or supplemental assessments will not be provided for on-line quizzes unless there are exceptional extenuating circumstances (at the discretion of the course coordinator). Late submissions of any additional assessment items (individual or group) shall be governed according to the Adelaide Medical School late submission policy. This policy will be enforced strictly throughout the course.

Practical attendance requirements to attain practical group marks
If a practical is missed due to a medical or exceptional circumstance a Practical Absence Form (available on MyUni course pages) must be

completed and submitted to the course coordinator (along with appropriate supporting documentation) within 5 days of the missed practical if an opportunity to participate in an alternative practical assessment is to be considered. Failure to submit a completed and signed Practical absence form will result in forfeit of the group worksheet mark for that particular practical class.

Staff “turn-around” timeline on assessments (including exam results)
Wherever possible, staff will endeavour to have assignments and/or examinations marked and grades submitted within two weeks of the submission/examination deadline.

Provision of feedback to students
PHYSIOL IIA contains multiple assessment tasks that are set, submitted, marked and returned to students within two weeks of submission/completion. Module lecturers will provide feedback on revision study questions in revision lectorials and open office sessions. If used appropriately, formative revision quizzes and study questions have also the potential to provide feedback to students on their grasp of concepts covered in lecture sessions.

Replacement examinations
Students missing in-class examinations due to medical/compassionate circumstances will be provided with the opportunity to sit replacement examinations at a later date. Applications for replacement examinations will only be considered if the necessary application form (provided on MyUni course pages) has been appropriately completed and submitted to the course coordinator within 5 working days of the original examination date. Students missing end-of-semester examinations due to medical/compassionate circumstances will be provided with the opportunity to sit replacement examinations at a later date. Applications for replacement examinations will only be considered if the necessary application form has been appropriately completed and submitted to the Faculty of Health & Medical Sciences Assessment Team within 3 working days of the original examination date.

Additional examinations / Academic supplementary examinations

As multiple exam papers (and associated medical replacement exams) are set for this course, additional examinations (formerly known as academic supplementary examinations) are generally NOT offered to students who fail the course due to a failure to meet a composite score of 50% in theory examinations (even if the overall course grade >50%)

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 .

Examinations are held during teaching weeks (in-class) and during the end-of-semester university examination period. Dates and times of in-class exminations will be provided at the start of the semester and students are expected to be available to sit both in-class exams and the end-of-semester exam held during the official university examination period. Students who fail to sit exams on the set date and time without satisfactory medical or compassionate reasons submitted in writing in the appropriate time frame, will forfeit the marks for these examinations.

Student requests for replacement in-class examinations are to be directed to the course coordinator using the 最新糖心Vlog application for replacement examination due to a medical or compassionate circumstances. Only one sitting for replacement assessment is offered and students who are present at the original exam are not applicable to apply for a replacement assessment.

Examinations WILL NOT be rescheduled for students on holidays or away attending weddings etc. Information provided in applications for replacement/additional assessments or extensions for assignments will be treated in confidence.

Student Feedback

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SELTs will be used to evaluate the PHYSIOL IIA course on a yearly basis. The results will be compared with benchmarks established in the Faculty of Health & Medical Science and aggregate reports throughout the 最新糖心Vlog.

Feedback provided via eSELTs have led to a number of important and beneficial PHYSIOL IIA course modifications and therefore student input is encouraged and highly valued.
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