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PP2131:03

Human Pathophysiology and Pharmacology 1

Townsville, Cairns, Mount Isa, Thursday Island

HECS Band 2

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

Available to Nursing Science students only.

Staff:

Dr S Bullock.

This subject builds on the fundamental science concepts introduced in BM1011 and BM1022 . It covers the major principles and concepts of pathophysiology and pharmacology in relation to human health and disease. Students will examine the pathophysiology of pain, fluid and electrolyte imbalances, alterations in respiratory, renal and cardiovscular function, neoplasia as well as their respective drug treatments.

Assessment by:

Internal mode

Examination (70%); tutorial work (30%).

Limited Attendance mode

Examination (60%); residential assignment (20%); take-home examination (20%).