James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2001

PP2131:04

Human Pathophysiology and Pharmacology 1

Townsville, Cairns

Prerequisites: (BM1012 or BM1022 or SC1012)
Inadmissable Subject Combination: SC2011

40 lectures, 10 tutorials. First semester and by distance education mode.

Available to Nursing Science students only.

Staff: Dr A-M Babey (Co-ordinator).

This subject aims to develop an understanding of the fundamentals of pathophysiological and pharmacological processes in relation to health and disease. The systems to be studied include cellular adaptation, genetics, inflammation, respiratory, renal and neurological and cardiovascular systems.

Learning Objectives:

  1. pathophysiological systems;
  2. fundamental concepts of pharmacology in treating disease.

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