Overview
In this unit, you will build on your introductory knowledge of the science of the musculoskeletal, renal, immune and lymphatic systems, gastrointestinal, integumentary and reproductive systems to explore fundamental pathophysiology (alteration in function as seen in disease) of these body systems and the pharmacology of drugs used in the treatment and management of diseases. Throughout this unit, you will develop your knowledge of body systems in both healthy and disease states, and how these disease states may be managed therapeutically. The unit concentrates on common major diseases of these body systems which facilitates a comprehensive study of the pathophysiology encountered in these disease states, as well as gaining an understanding of normal physiology. This is complemented by the study of the treatment and management of these diseases, whilst also focusing on the professional and legal responsibilities that underpin the use of medicines in the treatment of human disease.
Details
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
Pre-requisite: BIOH12011 Pathophysiology and Pharmacology 1
Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).
Offerings For Term 3 - 2024
Attendance Requirements
All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes - in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).
Recommended Student Time Commitment
Each 6-credit Undergraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.
Class Timetable
Assessment Overview
Assessment Grading
This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of 'pass' in order to pass the unit. If any 'pass/fail' tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully ('pass' grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the 'assessment task' section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%). Consult the University's Grades and Results Policy for more details of interim results and final grades.
All University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
You may wish to view these policies:
- Grades and Results Policy
- Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework)
- Review of Grade Procedure
- Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure - Domestic Students
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure - International Students
- Student Refund and Credit Balance Policy and Procedure
- Student Feedback - Compliments and Complaints Policy and Procedure
- Information and Communications Technology Acceptable Use Policy and Procedure
This list is not an exhaustive list of all University policies. The full list of University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
Feedback, Recommendations and Responses
Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.
Feedback from Moodle forum discussion and SUTE.
Students enjoyed the format of the lectures in weeks 1 and 2 which contained activities after each lecture topic to help consolidate their learning.
This format will be retained for weeks 1 and 2, and incorporated into other weeks which have multiple topics.
Feedback from SUTE.
Students found the weekly practice quizzes beneficial when studying for the online tests.
The weekly practice quizzes will be retained in future terms and the questions will be updated as required with unit and assessment updates.
Feedback from SUTE.
Students found the weekly Q&A tutorial that uses patient case studies presented by a nurse, invaluable in understanding how the content being learnt fits into real life scenarios.
This format will be retained for the Q&A tutorial in future terms and will continue to be conducted by a nurse.
- Apply knowledge of the musculoskeletal, renal, immune and lymphatic systems, gastrointestinal, integumentary and reproductive systems to discuss pathophysiological processes, signs and symptoms of various relevant diseases.
- Evaluate appropriate pharmacological interventions in disease processes of the musculoskeletal, renal, immune and lymphatic systems, gastrointestinal, integumentary and reproductive systems.
- Apply knowledge of pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and pharmacotherapeutics to the evaluation of appropriateness of various pharmacological interventions.
- Discuss the nurse’s professional and legal responsibilities in the quality use of medicines.
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
| Assessment Tasks | Learning Outcomes | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
| 1 - Online Test - 30% | ||||
| 2 - Case Study - 40% | ||||
| 3 - Online Test - 30% | ||||
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
| Graduate Attributes | Learning Outcomes | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
| 1 - Communication | ||||
| 2 - Problem Solving | ||||
| 3 - Critical Thinking | ||||
| 4 - Information Literacy | ||||
| 5 - Team Work | ||||
| 6 - Information Technology Competence | ||||
| 7 - Cross Cultural Competence | ||||
| 8 - Ethical practice | ||||
| 9 - Social Innovation | ||||
| 10 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures | ||||
Textbooks
Pathophysiology and Pharmacology for Nurses (volume 1 and 2)
Edition: 1st (2021)
Authors: Debra Carlson and Roslyn Clapperton
Pearson
Melbourne Melbourne , VIC , Australia
ISBN: 9780655704881
Students should have already purchased the custom value pack containing the textbooks for both pathophysiology and pharmacology 1 and pathophysiology and pharmacology 2. There is a new edition currently being published so the bookshop does not need to purchase any copies of the current textbook for term 3.
Students should have already purchased the custom value pack containing the textbooks for both pathophysiology and pharmacology 1 and pathophysiology and pharmacology 2. There is a new edition currently being published so the bookshop does not need to purchase any copies of the current textbook for term 3.
Additional Textbook Information
If students have the custom value pack containing both paperback texbooks they do not need to purchase it again.
If students have the ebook for Pathophysiology and Pharmacology for Nurses 1 they will need to purchase the ebook for Pathophysiology and Pharmacology for Nurses 2.
IT Resources
- CQUniversity Student Email
- Internet
- Unit Website (Moodle)
All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: American Psychological Association 7th Edition (APA 7th edition)
For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.
d.carlson@cqu.edu.au
Module/Topic
Neoplasia, Stress and Immune Disorders
Chapter
Modules 1 and 2: Neoplasia and immune system pathophysiology and associated pharmacology
Chapters 1 to 3.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Antimicrobial and Antibacterial Agents and Psychopharmacology
Chapter
Modules 1 and 2: Neoplasia and immune system pathophysiology and associated pharmacology
Chapters 4 to 6
Pathophysiology and Pharmacology for Nurses 1
Modules 11 and 12: Neurological pathophysiology and associated pharmacology
Chapters 57 to 60
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Renal Anatomy and Physiology
Chapter
Modules, 3, 4 and 5: Renal pathophysiology and associated pharmacology
Chapters 7, 8, 10 and 11
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Renal Anatomy & Physiology and Pathophysiology
Chapter
Modules 3, 4 and 5: Renal pathophysiology and associated pharmacology
Chapters 8, 9 and 12
Events and Submissions/Topic
Assessment 2 - Case Study Topic Selection Due: Week 4 Monday (25 Nov 2024) 5:00 pm AEST
Module/Topic
Renal Pathophysiology and Pharmacology
Chapter
Modules 3, 4 and 5: Renal pathophysiology and associated pharmacology
Chapters 13 to 16
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Integumentary Anatomy & Physiology, Pathophysiology and Pharmacology
Chapter
Modules 11 and 12: Integumentary pathophysiology and associated pharmacology
Chapters 46 to 51
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Musculoskeletal Pathophysiology and Pharmacology Part 1
Chapter
Modules 9 and 10: Musculoskeletal pathophysiology and associated pharmacology
Chapters 32 to 36, 38, 42 and 45
Events and Submissions/Topic
Assessment 2 - Online Case Study Quiz Due: Week 7 Monday (16 Dec 2024) 5:00 pm AEST
Module/Topic
Vacation week
Christmas break
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Vacation week
Catch-up, Revision, Assessment Preparation
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Musculoskeletal Pathophysiology and Pharmacology Part 2
Chapter
Modules 9 and 10: Musculoskeletal pathophysiology and associated pharmacology
Chapters 37 to 41, 43 and 44
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Gastrointestinal Pathophysiology and Pharmacology Part 1
Chapter
Modules 6 and 7: Gastrointestinal pathophysiology and associated pharmacology
Chapters 17 to 19, 21 and 22
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Gastrointestinal Pathophysiology and Pharmacology Part 2
Chapter
Modules 6 and 7: Gastrointestinal pathophysiology and associated pharmacology
Chapters 19, 20, 22 and 23
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Reproductive Anatomy & Physiology, Pathophysiology and Pharmacology Part 1
Chapter
Module 8: Reproductive pathophysiology and associated pharmacology
Chapters 24 to 27 and 31
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Reproductive Anatomy & Physiology, Pathophysiology and Pharmacology Part 2
Chapter
Module 8: Reproductive pathophysiology and associated pharmacology
Chapters 28 to 31
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
The unit coordinator this term is Dr Debra Carlson. The best way to contact the unit coordinator is
Email: bioh12012@cqu.edu.au
Telephone: 07 4930 6364
and via the Q&A forum on the Moodle site.
- Any non-personal communication should be conducted via the relevant forums on the Moodle site e.g., questions relating to the lectures, tutorials, assessments etc.
- Any personal communication should be conducted with the unit coordinator via email or telephone e.g., personal illness, life events etc.
- Please ensure that all emails contain your name, contact details and unit code, as sometimes the unit coordinator may be coordinating more than one unit during the term.
- All assessment extension requests must be made via the link on the Moodle site and meet the policy requirements, please see the policy details in the Assessment tile on Moodle. Although we do not like to deny extension requests, if an extension request does not meet the policy requirements or appropriate documentation is not provided it will likely not be approved.
Unit Content:
The unit content has been developed so that the first week contains underpinning concepts that are relative to numerous diseases being covered during the term. Week two focuses on pharmacology, including psychopharmacology, and the remaining weeks contain anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology and pharmacology of the renal, integumentary, musculoskeletal, gastrointestinal, and reproductive systems. The following information and links will be provided each week:
- Selected weekly readings from the unit textbook, learning objectives and associated terminology.
- Lecture slides and pre-recorded lectures.
- Tutorial slides and recordings of the live tutorials (typically available within 24 hours of the tutorial).
- A weekly practice quiz.
- Additional resources to support learning.
The pre-recorded lectures are delivered by Debra Carlson, Natasha Shepley, Roslyn Clapperton, William Deasy and Ingrid Christiansen, and will be released progressively throughout the term on the Moodle site.
It is expected that students will review the weekly content, including the assigned readings and pre-recorded lectures prior to attending the tutorials.
Tutorials:
There are two different tutorials held each week, both will provide students with an opportunity to ask questions.
- Concept tutorial will review key concepts from the weekly lectures.
- Q&A tutorial is conducted by a registered nurse and will use questions and case scenarios to help you apply what you are learning to the nursing profession.
All tutorials will be delivered live on the Rockhampton campus, students who are unable to attend the campus in person can join the tutorial online via the Zoom link provided in the Virtual Classes tile on the Moodle site. All students are strongly encouraged to attend and participate in the weekly tutorials; however, they will be recorded to enable students who are unable to attend to view the content afterward.
As per Australian educational standards, you are expected to commit 150 hours of engagement to your study of this unit. A recommended breakdown of study hours is given below:
- 2-3 hours per week watching lectures and revising content through study notes.
- 2-3 hours per week attending the weekly tutorials and reflecting on your answers to the weekly study questions.
- 2-3 hours per week revising content from the current week and previous weeks.
- 2-3 hours per week preparing for your assessments or studying for the online tests.
1 Online Test
The purpose of the online test is to assess your knowledge and understanding of neoplasia, stress, immune disorders, antimicrobial and antibacterial agents, psychopharmacology, the anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology and pharmacology of the renal system, and the application of these to various diseases.
Online test 1 details:
- Opens: Week 6, Monday, at 1:00 pm AEST.
- Closes: Week 6, Tuesday at 1:00 pm AEST.
- Topics examined: Weeks 1 to 5.
- Attempts allowed: one (1).
- The online test will contribute 30% to your final grade.
- There is a minimum requirement for the assessment task: 50% of the available marks.
- In the absence of an approved extension, there will be no opportunity to complete the task after the assigned date.
- Note: this is a test and as such there will be no option to complete the assessment prior to the opening date and time listed in the unit profile and on the Moodle site.
Week 6 Tuesday (10 Dec 2024) 1:00 pm AEST
The online test will be open for a 24 hour period on Monday 9 December 2024 at 1:00 pm AEST and will close on Tuesday 10 December 2024 at 1:00 pm AEST.
Marks will be made available and students will be able to review the test after all students have completed the online test and all manual marking has been completed.
- The online test will be a combination of automatically and manually marked questions.
- A variety of question styles similar to those in the weekly practice quizzes, as well as written application short answer and case study questions, will be used in the online test to assess the content in a variety of contexts.
- The online test assessment equals 30% of the total unit marks, and the minimum requirement for this assessment task is 50% of the available marks.
- Apply knowledge of the musculoskeletal, renal, immune and lymphatic systems, gastrointestinal, integumentary and reproductive systems to discuss pathophysiological processes, signs and symptoms of various relevant diseases.
- Evaluate appropriate pharmacological interventions in disease processes of the musculoskeletal, renal, immune and lymphatic systems, gastrointestinal, integumentary and reproductive systems.
- Apply knowledge of pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and pharmacotherapeutics to the evaluation of appropriateness of various pharmacological interventions.
- Discuss the nurse’s professional and legal responsibilities in the quality use of medicines.
2 Case Study
Aim
The aim of this assessment is to consolidate your learning and demonstrate your understanding of the effects of a disease on a patient. To achieve this you are required to apply the theory that you have been taught, to the patient in a case study. This includes demonstrating your understanding of the pathophysiology of the disease your patient has, the clinical manifestations exhibited by your patient, the diagnostic tests conducted on your patient and the medication provided to your patient to treat their disease. This assessment requires you to develop the level of understanding required to give evidence-based advice within your scope of practice, to manage/educate your patients and close the gaps in healthcare.
There are three (3) steps to completing the case study assessment. Please note that each step must be completed by the date specified in the table below; these are also noted in Moodle.
Step 1 - Topic selection requires you to select a case study topic from those provided in the assessment tile on Moodle and research this topic. This step will be completed early in the term to allow you time to research the topic using the resources provided.
Step 2 - Completion of the online case study quiz based on the topic selected in Step 1. During this online quiz you will be required to answer questions based on the provided case study. You will need to take notes and gather information about the patient in your case study to use in the written assessment at step 3.
The following information will be made available to you throughout the online case study quiz: clinical presentation, patient history, physical examination, pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment. As you progress through the case study you will be required to answer questions relating to the information provided about the patient in the case study. These are designed to demonstrate your understanding of the underlying pathophysiology and pharmacology of the disease in the case study.
The online case study quiz is worth thirty (30/100) of the marks allocated for the case study assessment.
Step 3 - Written assessment requiring you to answer questions about your patient in the case study and their disease. The questions are provided in the assessment tile on Moodle and are specific to the patient and their disease, each of the questions have a set word limit for a total of 1200 words.
The written assessment is worth seventy (70/100) of the marks allocated for the case study assessment.
Written Assessment Instructions
- This is not an essay – do not include an introduction or conclusion in your answers to the questions, other than a topic sentence and concluding sentence as directed by the note-taking template.
- The resources for your written assessment are located in the assessment tile on Moodle in the section for Step 3 - Written Assessment.
- Below step 3 - written assessment there is a folder for each topic which contains the:
- written assessment questions and note-taking template related to your specific case study topic
- written assessment submission document
- detailed rubric for the written assessment
- The questions and note-taking template document contains the questions and the required information to answer each question effectively, please use this when researching your topic and doing the online case study quiz.
- The submission document is a formatted Word document for you to write your answers on; the formatting details are located below in the requirements section.
- Place a heading at each question followed by the word count e.g., Question 1. Word count 212
- Your answers to the questions should demonstrate your understanding of the links between the aetiology, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations and treatment for the disease that your patient has and be discussed in relation to your patient.
- Each question has a limited word count so ensure that your response is succinct and does not contain any unnecessary commentary that is not relevant to answering the question about your patient and their disease.
- There are exemplars in Moodle to help you with the level of detail required in each question.
Requirements
- A written assessment submission document is available in the folder for your topic in the assessment tile on Moodle, which has been formatted for you in accordance to the below requirements.
- Use a conventional and legible size 11 or 12 font in either Calibri, Arial or Times New Roman.
- Double (2.0) line spacing and standard 2.54cm page margins. Not double line spacing will affect your marks, as per the rubric.
- Writing should be left aligned; the first line of the paragraph can be indented.
- Use formal academic language, proper sentences and paragraphs.
- There should be no use of bullet points or tables in your answers.
- The word count is individual for each question and includes the in-text references.
- Paraphrase your information; refrain from using direct quotes unless it is unavoidable, using direct quotes does not demonstrate your understanding of the content.
- No cover page is required for this assessment.
- Do not include the full questions or note-taking template in your submission.
References
- Use the seventh edition (7th ed.) American Psychological Association (APA) referencing style.
- The CQUni APA referencing style guide is available in the assessment tile on Moodle.
- There is also a PowerPoint presentation and recording on Moodle to help you with referencing.
- Only the resources listed below and provided on Moodle are to be used.
- If you use citation software such as Endnote, ensure that your reference style is set up correctly. Check that your textbook citations align with the list provided in the case study assessment instructions on Moodle.
- Do not reference chapters for textbooks that do not contain edited chapters. The only textbook which contains edited chapters is the McCance et al. textbook, all others should be referenced as a book; as per the CQUni APA referencing style guide.
Resources
The following resources are the only ones approved for use in this assessment:
- The prescribed textbooks for BIOH12011 and BIOH12012.
- The BIOH12012 lecture and tutorial slides which are relevant to your topic.
- Any of the resources in the BIOH12012 E-reading list which are relevant to your topic i.e. textbooks, journal articles, MIMS.
The use of other resources will affect your marks, as per the rubric.
Due dates for each task are located in the table below and are available in the Assessment tile on Moodle.
| Case Study Assessment Task | Date / Time the Assessment Task Opens | Date / Time the Assessment Task Closes |
| Topic selection | Week 1, Monday 09:00 AEST | Week 4, Monday 17:00 AEST |
| Online case study quiz | Week 4, Wednesday 09:00 AEST | Week 7, Monday 17:00 AEST |
| Written assessment | Week 7, Monday 09:00 AEST | Week 9, Monday 17:00 AEST |
Week 9 Monday (13 Jan 2025) 5:00 pm AEST
There are two separate due dates as per the table above. The case study online quiz closes on Monday of week 7 and the answers will be automatically saved in Moodle. The written assessment is to be submitted online by 5pm on Monday of week 9.
Week 12 Wednesday (5 Feb 2025)
The assessment marks and feedback will be available by close of business on Wednesday of week 12.
- Your written assessment will be marked according to a detailed marking rubric which will be available in the assessment tile on Moodle.
- The case study assessment equals 40% of the total unit marks, and the minimum requirement for this assessment task is 50% of the available marks.
- All late submissions will be penalised 5% per calendar day unless an application for an extension has been approved.
- All extension requests must be made through the extension request system on Moodle with appropriate documentation that complies with the Assessment Policy and Procedure.
- Apply knowledge of the musculoskeletal, renal, immune and lymphatic systems, gastrointestinal, integumentary and reproductive systems to discuss pathophysiological processes, signs and symptoms of various relevant diseases.
- Evaluate appropriate pharmacological interventions in disease processes of the musculoskeletal, renal, immune and lymphatic systems, gastrointestinal, integumentary and reproductive systems.
- Apply knowledge of pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and pharmacotherapeutics to the evaluation of appropriateness of various pharmacological interventions.
3 Online Test
The purpose of the online test is to assess your knowledge and understanding of the integumentary, musculoskeletal, gastrointestinal, and reproductive anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, and pharmacology, and the application of these to various diseases.
Online test 2 details:
- Opens: Review/Exam week, Monday at 1:00 pm AEST.
- Closes: Review/Exam week, Tuesday at 1:00 pm AEST.
- Topics examined: Weeks 6 to 12.
- Attempts allowed: one (1).
- The online test will contribute 30% to your final grade.
- There is a minimum requirement for the assessment task: 50% of the available marks.
- In the absence of an approved extension, there will be no opportunity to complete the task after the assigned date.
- Note: this is a test and as such there will be no option to complete the assessment prior to the opening date and time listed in the unit profile and on the Moodle site.
Exam Week Tuesday (11 Feb 2025) 1:00 pm AEST
The online test will open for a 24 hour period on Monday 10 February 2025 at 1:00 pm AEST and will close on Tuesday 11 February 2025 at 1:00 pm AEST.
Marks will be available once all students have completed the online test and all manual marking has been completed.
- The online test will be a combination of automatically and manually marked questions.
- A variety of question styles similar to those in the weekly practice quizzes, as well as written application short answer and case study questions, will be used in the online test to assess the content in a variety of contexts.
- The online test assessment equals 30% of the total unit marks, and the minimum requirement for this assessment task is 50% of the available marks.
- Apply knowledge of the musculoskeletal, renal, immune and lymphatic systems, gastrointestinal, integumentary and reproductive systems to discuss pathophysiological processes, signs and symptoms of various relevant diseases.
- Evaluate appropriate pharmacological interventions in disease processes of the musculoskeletal, renal, immune and lymphatic systems, gastrointestinal, integumentary and reproductive systems.
- Apply knowledge of pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and pharmacotherapeutics to the evaluation of appropriateness of various pharmacological interventions.
- Discuss the nurse’s professional and legal responsibilities in the quality use of medicines.
As a CQUniversity student you are expected to act honestly in all aspects of your academic work.
Any assessable work undertaken or submitted for review or assessment must be your own work. Assessable work is any type of work you do to meet the assessment requirements in the unit, including draft work submitted for review and feedback and final work to be assessed.
When you use the ideas, words or data of others in your assessment, you must thoroughly and clearly acknowledge the source of this information by using the correct referencing style for your unit. Using others’ work without proper acknowledgement may be considered a form of intellectual dishonesty.
Participating honestly, respectfully, responsibly, and fairly in your university study ensures the CQUniversity qualification you earn will be valued as a true indication of your individual academic achievement and will continue to receive the respect and recognition it deserves.
As a student, you are responsible for reading and following CQUniversity’s policies, including the Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure. This policy sets out CQUniversity’s expectations of you to act with integrity, examples of academic integrity breaches to avoid, the processes used to address alleged breaches of academic integrity, and potential penalties.
What is a breach of academic integrity?
A breach of academic integrity includes but is not limited to plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, cheating, contract cheating, and academic misconduct. The Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure defines what these terms mean and gives examples.
Why is academic integrity important?
A breach of academic integrity may result in one or more penalties, including suspension or even expulsion from the University. It can also have negative implications for student visas and future enrolment at CQUniversity or elsewhere. Students who engage in contract cheating also risk being blackmailed by contract cheating services.
Where can I get assistance?
For academic advice and guidance, the Academic Learning Centre (ALC) can support you in becoming confident in completing assessments with integrity and of high standard.
What can you do to act with integrity?
