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 - 2025

Term 1 - 2026 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

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Previous Feedback

Term 1 - 2025 : The overall satisfaction for students in the last offering of this course was 74.19% (`Agree` and `Strongly Agree` responses), based on a 22.63% 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
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
The HP4 learning tools have continued to be utilised in the unit, with additional features and resources integrated where possible. This included enhanced interactive content, supplementary case studies, and targeted practice exercises to support student engagement and reinforce learning outcomes.
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
Explanations highlighting the clinical relevance of images were incorporated throughout the unit. This ensured that students could better understand and apply the visual content in real-world clinical contexts, supporting deeper learning and integration of theoretical knowledge with practice.
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
The issue was discussed with the LT support group to ensure that any technical problems were resolved and that the software operated smoothly for subsequent laboratory sessions.
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
Well-structured laboratory sessions and weekly content were provided, and opportunities for further improvements were explored to enhance student learning and engagement.
Source: SUTE
Feedback
Lecture B was scheduled after the laboratory sessions, which limited students’ ability to preview the clinical applications of the content beforehand.
Recommendation
Ensure that Lectures A and B are scheduled before the laboratory sessions, so that students have access to the theoretical content and an understanding of the clinical relevance prior to participating in the labs. Although Lecture A covers the essential theoretical content needed for the neurophysiological measurements in the laboratory, it would be beneficial for students to also gain an overview of the clinical relevance of this material beforehand to better understand its application in practice.
Action Taken
In Progress
Source: SUTE
Feedback
The unit timetable clashed with the compulsory classes for OT students.
Recommendation
Discuss the issue with administration team to ensure that future timetables do not conflict with compulsory classes, allowing all students to attend the unit without scheduling issues.
Action Taken
In Progress
Source: SUTE
Feedback
The unit was very well-organized, with extensive resources provided to prepare students for each assessment item. Each lecture included a clear outline of the topics to be covered, which was then reinforced through case scenarios in the tutorials.
Recommendation
Continue providing clear lecture outlines and supporting resources, and emphasize the clinical application of existing case scenarios to further reinforce students’ understanding and application of the content in preparation for assessments.
Action Taken
In Progress
Source: SUTE
Feedback
Students requested clear guidance on what is expected and how to perform during the laboratory sessions.
Recommendation
Ensure that instructions and performance expectations are clearly provided before each laboratory session to support student preparation and engagement.
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
• 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 • • • • •