Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

School: Medical and Health Sciences

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

Please note that given the circumstances of COVID-19, there may be some modifications to the assessment schedule promoted in Handbook for Semester 1 2020 Units. Students will be notified of all approved modifications by Unit Coordinators via email and Unit Blackboard sites. Where changes have been made, these are designed to ensure that you still meet the unit learning outcomes in the context of our adjusted teaching and learning arrangements.

• Unit Title

  Applied Physiology

• Unit Code

  SCH2111

• Year

  2020

• Enrolment Period

  1

• Version

  3

• Credit Points

  15

• Full Year Unit

  N

• Mode of Delivery

  On Campus
  

• Unit Coordinator

  Mr Ruben PHILLIPS

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Description

This unit concentrates on excitable cell physiology in both the muscular and nervous systems. It focuses upon neurophysiology, control of pyramidal and extrapyramidal systems, and sensory signalling input. Students develop an understanding of muscle physiology by addressing the mechanical properties, structure, energetics and control of muscles and learn about the connection between brain and body. Students learn how to perform diagnostic tests to assess muscle and nerve activity, manual dexterity, vision, hearing and cutaneous sensations and how to collect and analyse clinical data. Current themes in neuroscience and muscle physiology are examined through the scientific literature, with an emphasis on the application of physiology in clinical, scientific and assessment situations.

Prerequisite Rule

Students must pass 1 unit from either SCH1134, SCH1143 or MHS1102

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. Work collaboratively to perform diagnostic tests using clinical data collection methods.
2. Critically evaluate clinical data to enhance professional decision making about human physiology.
3. Explain advanced concepts in human muscle and nerve physiology using clinical data.
4. Apply knowledge of research methods to evaluate the quality of published materials.

Unit Content

1. Developing research skills.
2. Normal and abnormal physiology of the nervous system.
3. Normal and abnormal physiology of the muscular system.
4. The brain to body connection.

Learning Experience

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.

For more information see the Semester Timetable

Additional Learning Experience Information

Students will use contemporary clinical and diagnostic tools, such as Electromyography (EMG), Electroencephalography (EEG), Nerve Conduction studies (NCS), Audiometers, Vision, Manual Dexterity, Cutaneous Sensation and Cognitive tests during laboratory sessions. This unit provides recorded lectures and self-paced quizzes to support students with their learning. Laboratory activities provide an opportunity for students to work collaboratively to collect and analyse clinical data, comparing data sets and sharing ideas, to support knowledge development. Students will be assessed on their ability to evaluate current scientific literature, analyse clinical data to solve problems and communicate ideas through written discussion, using scientific terminology correctly and demonstrating academic integrity.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

Due to the professional competency skill development associated with this Unit, student attendance/participation within listed in-class activities and/or online activities including discussion boards is compulsory. Students failing to meet participation standards as outlined in the unit plan may be awarded an I Grade (Fail - incomplete). Students who are unable to meet this requirement for medical or other reasons must seek the approval of the unit coordinator.

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