BM1022:03
Physiological Systems and Processes 2
Townsville, Cairns, Mount Isa
HECS Band 2
50 hours lectures, 20 hours practicals. Semester 2 internal and Semester 2 limited attendance.
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:
- physiological systems and processes in the human body;
- fundamental concepts of physics;
- understand the central nervous system, excitable membranes;
- organ, tissue and cellular interrelationships;
- 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%).