BIO8101 Advanced Neuroendocrine Physiology 2

Contents

• Staffing
• Rationale
• Synopsis
• Objectives
• Topics
• Texts
• Reference materials
• Student workload
• Assessment details
• Important assessment information
• Assessment notes
• Production date
• PDF version

STAFFING

RATIONALE

Through undertaking laboratory exercises, and literature surveys, the aim of this course is to provide an in depth practical and current understanding of the nervous and endocrine systems as the major control systems of the human.

SYNOPSIS

This is a laboratory-based course and provides research training in advanced technical and analytical techniques relevant to the discipline. Candidates will undertake laboratory exercises in a group environment, but will be required to prepare independent reports for assessment. Laboratories will include investigations into the following topics; Electrophysiology of nerve function; Sensory neurophysiology; Electroencephalogram (EEG); Neuromuscular junction physiology; Reproductive physiology and pharmacology; Hypothalamic-Pituitary physiology. On completion of all of the exercises students will have prepared report/s for examination in conjunction with a literature survey on a relevant field. Students will be required to participate in and make presentations during tutorial sessions.

OBJECTIVES

On completion of this course students will be able to:

1.

demonstrate effective skills for searching databases and electronic resources (Laboratory Reports);

2.

demonstrate skills and knowledge required to perform laboratory experiments safely with appropriate equipment, including computer software and hardware for data acquisition and analysis (Laboratory Reports);

3.

demonstrate skills required for the preparation and submission of a detailed laboratory report (Laboratory Reports).

TOPICS

TEXT and MATERIALS required to be PURCHASED or accessed

ALL textbooks and materials are available for purchase from USQ BOOKSHOP (unless otherwise stated). Orders may be placed via secure internet, free fax 1800642453, phone 07 46312742 (within Australia), or mail. Overseas students should fax +61 7 46311743, or phone +61 7 46312742. For costs, further details, and internet ordering, use the 'Textbook Search' facility at http://bookshop.usq.edu.au click 'Semester', then enter your 'Course Code' (no spaces).

Guyton, AC & Hall, JE 2005, Textbook of Medical Physiology, 11th edn, Elsevier, Philadelphia.
(ISBN 0721602401)

REFERENCE MATERIALS

Reference materials are materials that, if accessed by students, may improve their knowledge and understanding of the material in the course and enrich their learning experience.

Berne, RM & Levy, MN (eds.) 2000, Principles of Physiology, 3rd edn, Mosby, St Louis.

Guyton, AC & Hall, JE 2000, Textbook of Medical Physiology, 10th edn, Saunders, Philadelphia.

Hardman, JG & Limbird, LE 2001, Goodman & Gilman's: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, 10th edn, McGraw Hill, New York.

Hille, B 2001, Ion Channels of Excitable Membranes, 3rd edn, Sinauer, Massachusetts.

Kandel, ER, Schwartz, JH & Jessell, TM (eds.) 2000, Principles of Neural Science, 4th edn, Appleton & Lange, Norwalk.

STUDENT WORKLOAD REQUIREMENTS

ASSESSMENT DETAILS

NOTES

1.

The examiner will advise the due date for the report.

2.

The examiner will advise the due date for the report.

IMPORTANT ASSESSMENT INFORMATION

1. Attendance requirements:
   It is the students' responsibility to attend and participate appropriately in all activities (such as laboratories and tutorials) scheduled for them, and to study all material provided to them or required to be accessed by them to maximise their chance of meeting the objectives of the course and to be informed of course-related activities and administration. To maximize their chances of satisfying the objectives of the practical component of the course, students should attend and actively participate in the tutorial sessions in the course.
2. Requirements for students to complete each assessment item satisfactorily:
   To complete each of the assessment items satisfactorily, students must obtain at least 50% of the marks available for each assessment item.
3. Penalties for late submission of required work:
   If students submit assignments after the due date without (prior) approval of the examiner then a penalty of 5% of the total marks gained by the student for the assignment may apply for each working day late up to ten working days at which time a mark of zero may be recorded. No assignments will be accepted after model answers have been posted.
4. Requirements for student to be awarded a passing grade in the course:
   To be assured of receiving a passing grade a student must achieve at least 50% of the total weighted marks available for the course.
5. Method used to combine assessment results to attain final grade:
   The final grades for students will be assigned on the basis of the weighted aggregate of the marks obtained for each of the summative assessment items in the course.
6. Examination information:
   There is no examination in this course.
7. Examination period when Deferred/Supplementary examinations will be held:
   As there are no examinations in this course, there will be no deferred or supplementary examinations.
8. University Regulations:
   Students should read USQ Regulations 5.1 Definitions, 5.6. Assessment, and 5.10 Academic Misconduct for further information and to avoid actions which might contravene University Regulations. These regulations can be found at the URL http://www.usq.edu.au/corporateservices/calendar/part5.htm or in the current USQ Handbook.

ASSESSMENT NOTES

This version produced 28 Aug 2009.