Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit convenor; Senior Lecturer
Mark Butlin
Contact via Email
Level 1, 75 Talavera Rd
By appointment.
Lecturer
Karen Peebles
Contact via Email
Ground Floor, 75 Talavera Rd
By appointment.
Senior Lecturer, Anatomy
Mirjana Strkalj
Contact via Email
Level 1, 75 Talavera Rd
By appointment.
Professor, Anatomy
Ian Johnson
Contact via Email
Level 1, 75 Talavera Rd
By appointment.
Lecturer, Demonstrator
Isabella Tan
Contact via Email
Level 1, 75 Talavera Rd
By appointment.
Research Fellow, Demonstrator
Qi-Jian Sun
Contact via Email
Level 1, 75 Talavera Rd
By appointment.
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Credit points |
Credit points
3
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
((12cp at 100 level or above) including HLTH108) and admission to BClinSc
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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Unit description |
Unit description
In this unit you will develop a deep understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular and respiratory body systems, knowledge of the mechanisms that maintain homeostasis in these coordinated systems, and the ability to relate cardiorespiratory diseases to their underlying pathophysiological pathways. You will learn how to measure blood pressures, palpate peripheral pulses, listen to heart sounds, record an electrocardiogram (ECG), and explain how blood pressure changes throughout the vascular system. You will also learn how to perform bronchoscopy, listen to breath sounds, and analyse spirometry data. Dynamic cardiovascular and respiratory responses to exercise and exercise training will be studied, as well as the coordinated cardiorespiratory contributions to acid-base balance in the body. You will critically consider scientific and medical evidence in cardiorespiratory contexts to inform experimental design and individual decision-making. Modality of delivery will cross anatomy demonstration, simulations, hands-on measurement, and presentation of material from experts in the field.
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On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
Grade descriptors and other information concerning grading are contained in Schedule 1 of the Macquarie University Assessment Policy, which is available at: https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policies/assessment.
Further details for each assessment task will be available on iLearn.
All final grades in the Bachelor of Clinical Science are determined by a grading committee and are not the sole responsibility of the Unit Convenor.
Students will be awarded a final grade plus a Standardised Numerical Grade (SNG). The SNG is not necessarily a summation of the individual assessment components. The final grade and SNG that are awarded reflect the corresponding grade descriptor in the Grading Policy.
To pass this unit, students must demonstrate sufficient evidence of achievement of the learning outcomes, attempt all assessment tasks, meet any ungraded requirements including professionalism and achieve an SNG of 50 or better.
In the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, professionalism is a key capability embedded in all our courses. As part of developing professionalism, students are expected to attend all small group interactive sessions including tutorials, as well as clinical- and laboratory-based practical sessions.
Furthermore, lectures and seminars are key learning activities that you are expected to attend throughout completion of the Bachelor of Clinical Science. While audio recordings and lecture slides may be made available following these large group sessions, it is important to recognise that such resources are a study aid - and should not be considered an alternative to lecture or seminar attendance.
Students are required to attend a minimum of 80% of all small group interactive sessions. Students that do not meet this requirement may be deemed unable to meet expectations regarding professionalism and may be referred for disciplinary action (which may include exclusion from assessments and unit failure).
Similarly, as part of developing professionalism, students are expected to submit all work by the due date. Applications for assessment task extensions must be supported by appropriate evidence and submitted via www.ask.mq.edu.au. For further details please refer to the Special Consideration Policy available at https://students.mq.edu.au/study/my-study-program/special-consideration.
All assignments which are officially received after the due date, and where no extension has been granted, will incur a deduction of 5% for the first day, and 5% for each subsequent day including the actual day on which the work is received. Weekends and public holidays are included. For example:
Due date |
Received |
Days late |
Deduction |
Raw mark |
Final mark |
Friday 14th |
Monday 17th |
3 |
15% |
75% |
60% |
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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Formative on-line quiz | 0% | No | Week 3 |
Practical exam | 25% | No | Week 10 |
Hypothesis testing, reporting | 25% | No | Week 6 and 12 |
Exam | 50% | No | Examination period |
Due: Week 3
Weighting: 0%
Assessment on content delivered in weeks 1 to 3. Provides formative feedback prior to census.
Due: Week 10
Weighting: 25%
Practical examination conducted during class time. The test will assess content covered in the anatomy and simulation practical sessions.
Due: Week 6 and 12
Weighting: 25%
Report in conventional scientific format. Introduction and discussion sections to be completed individually while methods and results, as well as any practical experiments, may be completed in groups.
Due: Examination period
Weighting: 50%
Formal examination using a combination of question types. This task is completed under examination conditions during the University examination period.
Active participation in the learning activities throughout the unit will generally require students to have access to a tablet, laptop or similar device. Students who do not own their own laptop computer may borrow one from the university library.
Unit readings are available via the university library website through Leganto.
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
Undergraduate students seeking more policy resources can visit the Student Policy Gateway (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/student-policy-gateway). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.
If you would like to see all the policies relevant to Learning and Teaching visit Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central).
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/study/getting-started/student-conduct
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Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.
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