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 2 - 2023

Term 1 - 2024 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 - 2022 : The overall satisfaction for students in the last offering of this course was 65.12% (`Agree` and `Strongly Agree` responses), based on a 25.37% 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: Students feedback from the residential school
Feedback
Students wanted a clear marking rubric for the OSCE.
Recommendation
Detailed marking rubric will be developed for the OSCE.
Action Taken
Detailed marking rubric was provided to students for the OSCE.
Source: Unit evaluation survey
Feedback
Residential school practical tasks assisted students to appreciate real world applications of relevant clinical concepts and consolidate their learning.
Recommendation
Continue inclusion of practical tasks in the residential school.
Action Taken
Practical tasks were consistently provided in the residential schools.
Source: Unit evaluation survey
Feedback
Students appreciated the continued support (worksheets, tutorials, prompt responses to queries) provided throughout the term.
Recommendation
Continue provision of various learning resources and consistent communication with students.
Action Taken
Various learning resources and prompt responses to queries were provided to students.
Source: Unit evaluation survey
Feedback
Students suggested earlier turn around of feedback for the written assessment.
Recommendation
Consider possibility of revising the deadline earlier in the term to give students time to reflect on the feedback provided.
Action Taken
Feedback for written assessment was still provided in Week 12 to students due to conflict with assessment requirements for other units.
Source: SUTE
Feedback
Students expressed dissatisfaction with the low audio volume of the live lectures.
Recommendation
Invest in getting the audio settings checked for optimal quality prior to live lectures.
Action Taken
Nil.
Source: SUTE
Feedback
Students preferred answers to weekly worksheets released to guide them in their revision.
Recommendation
Review the option of providing answers to weekly worksheets to students.
Action Taken
Nil.
Source: SUTE
Feedback
Residential school was well organized and created a stress free enjoyable environment that put the unit content into perspective.
Recommendation
Continue providing well-structured residential school with a focus on clinical and practical applications of neurophysiology.
Action Taken
Nil.
Source: SUTE
Feedback
Students liked the organisation of the unit and the multiple learning resources provided.
Recommendation
Continue delivering the unit in the same organised manner with various learning resources provided to support student's learning.
Action Taken
Nil.
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
• Introductory Level
• 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 • • • • •