James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2000

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PP2231:03

Human Pathophysiology and Pharmacology 2

Townsville

Prerequisites: (BM1011 or SC1011) (BM1012 or SC1012)
Inadmissable Subject Combination: SC2012

40 lectures, 20 hours practicals. Second semester and by distance education mode.

Available to nursing science students.

Staff: Dr A Nimmo.

This subject extends the students’ knowledge of pathophysiological processes and pharmacological interventions in relation to health and disease. The systems include endocrine, gastroenterology, immunity and neurological pathophysiological states and their pharmacological management.

Learning Objectives:

  1. pathophysiolgoical processes;
  2. fundamental concepts of pharmacology in treating disease.

Assessment by examination (70%); tutorial attendance (10%); written assignments (20%).


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