Units

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Sample subject outline - Semester 1 2013

Note: Subject outlines often change before the semester begins. Below is a sample outline.

Rationale

As students in allied health courses such as Nursing and Paramedics, a broad knowledge and understanding of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology and microbiology are required to inform your understanding of clinical practice and the basic processes of nursing care and emergency services. LSB382 is one of three units to study the human body in health and disease and focuses on pathophysiology and microbial disease states.

Aims

The aims of the unit are to:

· Provide you with a clear understanding of the pathophysiological processes resulting in altered health and disease states;

· Develop your understanding of the aetiological agents of infectious disease and the effects of infection on the body.;

· Enable you to apply strategies to control infections.

Objectives

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:

1. Apply knowledge of normal structure and function of the human body to the understanding of diseases.

2. Recognise, describe and discuss diseases and disorders of the body that you encountered in lectures and tutorials.

3. Demonstrate an understanding of the symptoms of microbial diseases and the ways to diagnose, treat and control infections of the body's organ systems.

4. Use your knowledge of microbiology, anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology to interpret data presented in case studies or clinical contexts.

Content

The content of this unit includes:

· Gastrointestinal system - including major disorders of the liver and gastrointestinal tract and the microbial causes of diarrhoeal disease.

· Reproductive and Genitourinary systems - including male and female anatomy and function and non-microbial and microbial diseases associated with these systems.

· Urinary system - including acute and chronic diseases of the kidneys.

· Central Nervous System - including the function of the central nervous system and non - microbial and microbial diseases associated with this system.

· Pain and analgesia - including the structure and function of pain pathways and pain control.

· Bones and joints - including the structure of the bone and diseases associated with the skeletal system.

· Eyes, ears and skin - including the structure and function of these anatomical sites and the microbial and non - microbial associated diseases.

· Nosocomial infections and Infection control - Including the causes of infection and the methods for limiting the transmission of infectious diseases in hospital settings.

Approaches to Teaching and Learning

The teaching team will present the subject matter to you as lectures, illustrated by videos, graphs, diagrams, pictures and slides. You will be able to reinforce your understanding of the material through attendance and participation at tutorial sessions (1 hour per week for 8 weeks of the semester) supported by computer-based activites. In the tutorials, problems relating to nursing and paramedical practice will be presented. You will develop information literacy skills through researching the background to tutorial problems. In tutorials, you will work within a group of students and be prompted to ask questions, discuss and identify relevant information, think critically and reason and record answers to tutorial questions.

The unit specific on-line teaching site will also help you to develop those information literacy skills. We, your lecturers, will communicate with you by email and website notices, and examples of relevant websites and useful search engines will be posted regularly. You should keep up-to-date with the unit material and check the online site regulearly at least twice a week.

Assessment

Learning and understanding information from lectures and tutorials forms the basis of the assessment items for this unit. You are encouraged to attend all lectures and tutorial sessions.

To assist you in your revision of this unit, multiple choice questions similar to those that will be in the examinations will be provided for most topics. The correct answers and explanations may be provided for revision so you can check your understanding. It is strongly recommended that you do not merely copy the correct answers but first review the lectures and then test yourself with these questions.A timetabled feedback session will be provided following the midsemester exam.The unit coordinator will also be available for students to review their midsemester exam individually.

You are welcome to contact any of the lecturing staff with specific questions if you require further help.

Students will be provided with feedback on the tutorial worksheets by their tutors.

Assessment name: Quiz/Test
Description: Multiple-choice, formative and summative.
Relates to objectives: 1 - 4.
Weight: 20%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: Week 6

Assessment name: Examination (Theory)
Description: Multiple-choice, summative.
Relates to objectives: 1 - 4.
Weight: 55%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: Exam period

Assessment name: Problem Solving Task
Description: These problem-solving tasks will be based on preparation and participation in small groups and the completion of group exercises on eight selected topics. You will be provided with a topic to research one week before the tutorial and then during the tutorial you will complete a group worksheet for assessment. Formative and summative.
Relates to objectives: 1 - 4.
Weight: 25%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Group
Due date: During weeks 1-11

Academic Honesty

QUT is committed to maintaining high academic standards to protect the value of its qualifications. To assist you in assuring the academic integrity of your assessment you are encouraged to make use of the support materials and services available to help you consider and check your assessment items. Important information about the university's approach to academic integrity of assessment is on your unit Blackboard site.

A breach of academic integrity is regarded as Student Misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties.

Resource materials

1. Lee G & Bishop P (Current edition) Microbiology and Infection Control for Health Professionals, Prentice Hall

2. Craft J, Gordon C, Tiziani A et al (2011). Understanding Pathophysiology, Elsevier.

These are also the set texts for LSB282 Bioscience 2.

Risk assessment statement

This unit does not include a laboratory component. You will be required to adhere to the health and safety regulations on campus, and procedures as directed by university staff. As you will using computers for your studies it is recommended that you follow good ergonomic practices (http://www.hrd.qut.edu.au/healthsafety/healthsafe/hsergomanhand.jsp). You are referred to the university's health and safety web site http://www.hrd.qut.edu.au/healthsafety/index.jsp for further general and specific information.

Disclaimer - Offer of some units is subject to viability, and information in these Unit Outlines is subject to change prior to commencement of semester.

Last modified: 06-Nov-2012