James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2001

BM1022:03

Physiological Systems and Processes 2

Townsville, Cairns

Inadmissable Subject Combination: PP2201 SC1012 SC1301

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

Available to Nursing Science students only.

Staff: Dr R Towner.

This subject comprises the basics in physics; nervous system; genitourinary system; respiratory system; acid-base balance; cardiovascular system; reproductive system; high altitude; diving and space physiology.

Learning Objectives:

  1. physiological systems and processes in the human body;
  2. fundamental concepts of physics;
  3. understand the central nervous system, excitable membranes;
  4. organ, tissue and cellular interrelationships;
  5. high altitude, diving and hypobaric medicine.

Assessment for full-time students by examination (70%); practical (30%). Assessment for distance mode students by examination (40%); on-course assignments (30%); practical assignments (30%).