BMSC12007 - Neurological Physiology & Measurement

General Information

Unit Synopsis

Accurate assessment and management of neurological conditions requires comprehensive knowledge of neuroanatomy and neurophysiology. You will study the anatomy and physiology of the nervous system, the pathophysiology of neurological conditions and diagnostic tests related to neurological function.This unit prepares you for entry into the clinical environment by discussing the foundational knowledge of neurophysiology and application of key clinical concepts that will be required to provide health care to patients within your chosen health profession.

Details

Level Undergraduate
Unit Level 2
Credit Points 6
Student Contribution Band SCA Band 2
Fraction of Full-Time Student Load 0.125
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites

Pre-requisite: BMSC11001 Human Body Systems 1 OR BMSC11011 Human Anatomy and Physiology 2

OR BMSC11007 Medical Anatomy and Physiology 1 and BMSC11008 Medical Anatomy and Physiology 2

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).

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Unit Availabilities from Term 1 - 2025

Term 1 - 2025 Profile
Brisbane
Bundaberg
Mixed Mode
Rockhampton

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).

Assessment Overview

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.

Assessment Tasks

Assessment Task Weighting
1. Report 30%
2. Written Assessment 30%
3. Online Test 40%

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

Past Exams

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Previous Feedback

Term 1 - 2024 : The overall satisfaction for students in the last offering of this course was 67.86% (`Agree` and `Strongly Agree` responses), based on a 19.86% response rate.

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.

Source: SUTE
Feedback
Students noted some discrepancies between the timing of on-campus practical sessions and the corresponding lecture content.
Recommendation
Ensure a more aligned schedule for on-campus practical sessions with the corresponding lecture content to improve students' comprehension and application of the material.
Action Taken
Aligned the schedule of on-campus practical sessions with the relevant lecture content to improve students' understanding and application of the material.
Source: SUTE
Feedback
Some students felt more contextualisation of learning for all disciplines was required.
Recommendation
Consider incorporating more practical examples and case studies relevant to all disciplines in the unit to enhance its applicability and address the concerns raised by students.
Action Taken
Incorporated practical examples and case studies relevant to various health disciplines into lectures and tutorial discussions.
Source: SUTE
Feedback
Students appreciated the well-structured unit with clear reading guidelines directing to key information. The lectures were focused and adhered to the subject matter, enhancing the overall learning experience.
Recommendation
Continue emphasizing clear guidelines for readings and maintaining a focused approach in lectures (clear emphasis on the subject matter without unnecessary diversions or off-topic discussions).
Action Taken
Implemented a structured approach to provide clear guidelines for readings and streamlined lectures to stay strictly on topic.
Source: SUTE
Feedback
The explanations for assessments and practicals were clear and concise, contributing to a greater understanding and an effective learning experience.
Recommendation
Continue providing precise explanations for assessments and practicals, and consider incorporating additional opportunities for hands-on learning experiences.
Action Taken
Provided detailed explanations for assessments and practicals, and added more opportunities for hands-on learning experiences.
Source: SUTE
Feedback
The HP4 learning tools are very helpful.
Recommendation
Continue to utilise and expand the HP4 learning tools, considering additional features or resources that could further support student learning.
Action Taken
In Progress
Source: SUTE
Feedback
The teaching material was heavily reliant on images, with limited explanation of their clinical relevance in some instances.
Recommendation
Ensure that explanations of the clinical relevance of images are provided to enhance students' understanding and application of the content.
Action Taken
In Progress
Source: SUTE
Feedback
The laboratory sessions were highly enjoyable, but their effectiveness was occasionally affected by technical issues with the Lt software.
Recommendation
Discuss the issue with the Lt support group to ensure that any technical problems are resolved and that the software operates smoothly for future laboratory sessions.
Action Taken
In Progress
Source: SUTE
Feedback
The unit is well-organised, with clearly structured laboratory sessions and weekly content.
Recommendation
Continue providing well-structured laboratory sessions and weekly content, and explore opportunities for further improvements.
Action Taken
In Progress
Unit learning Outcomes

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

  1. Explain the detailed structure and function of the central and peripheral nervous system
  2. Apply knowledge of neuroanatomy and neurophysiology to interpret key clinical concepts
  3. Describe assessment of neurological function in different neurological conditions
  4. Identify the pharmacological basis of drugs that affect the nervous system.


Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
Assessment Tasks Learning Outcomes
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1 - Report •
2 - Written Assessment • • • •
3 - Online Test • • •
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
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• Intermediate Level
• Graduate Level
Graduate Attributes Learning Outcomes
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1 - Communication • • • •
2 - Problem Solving • • •
3 - Critical Thinking • • •
4 - Information Literacy • • • •
6 - Information Technology Competence • • • •
8 - Ethical practice •
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Graduate Attributes
• Introductory Level
• Intermediate Level
• Graduate Level
Assessment Tasks Graduate Attributes
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1 - Report • • • • •
2 - Written Assessment • • • • • •
3 - Online Test • • • • •