BM1011:03
Physiological Systems and Processes 1
Townsville, Cairns
Inadmissable Subject Combination: PP2101 SC1011 SC1301
60 lectures, 20 hours practicals. First semester and by distance education mode.
Available to Nursing Science students only.
Staff: Dr R Towner.
The subject comprises an overview of cellular organisation, chemical and biochemical concepts, classification of skeletal system, muscle, joints and tendons; the integument system; blood and lymph system; the immune system; central nervous system; reproductive physiology; heredity; and respiratory physiology.
Learning Objectives:
- physiological systems and processes in the human body;
- fundamental concepts of chemistry;
- organ, tissue and cellular interrelationships;
- central nervous system, excitable membranes;
- reproductive and respiratory systems.
Assessment by examination (70%); practical class attendance (10%); written laboratory assignments (20%).
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