James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2003

PP2131:04

Human Pathophysiology and Pharmacology 1

Townsville, Cairns, Mount Isa HECS Band 2

50 hours lectures, 10 hours tutorials. Semester 1 (Townsville, Cairns, Mount Isa campus). Semester 1 Limited Attendance (Townsville campus).

Available to Nursing Science students only.

Staff: Dr S Bullock (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%).