James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2007

PP2131 - Human Pathophysiology and Pharmacology 1

Credit points: 03
Year: 2007
Student Contribution Band: Band 2
Administered by: Discipline of Physiology & Pharmacology

Available to Nursing Science students only.

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.

Prerequisites:BM1011 and BM1022

Availabilities

Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 30-Mar-2007
Coord/Lect: Dr Anna-Marie Babey.
Contact hours:
  • 50 hours lectures
  • 10 hours tutorials
    Assessment:end of semester exam (70%); tutorial attendance and participation (30%).

    Townsville, Limited, Study Period 1
    Census Date 30-Mar-2007
    Face to face teaching (On-campus attendance required during the lecture recess - contact School for full details.)
    Coord/Lect: Dr Anna-Marie Babey.
    Contact hours:
    • 50 hours lectures
    • 10 hours tutorials
      Assessment:end of semester exam (60%); quizzes or tests (20%); assignments (20%).

      Cairns, Internal, Study Period 1
      Census Date 30-Mar-2007
      Coord/Lect: Dr Anna-Marie Babey.
      Contact hours:
      • 50 hours lectures
      • 10 hours tutorials
        Assessment:end of semester exam (70%); tutorial attendance and participation (30%).

        Mount Isa, Internal, Study Period 1
        Census Date 30-Mar-2007
        Coord/Lect: Dr Anna-Marie Babey.
        Contact hours:
        • 50 hours lectures
        • 10 hours tutorials
          Assessment:end of semester exam (70%); tutorial attendance and participation (30%).

          Thursday Isl, Internal, Study Period 1
          Census Date 30-Mar-2007
          Coord/Lect: Dr Anna-Marie Babey.
          Contact hours:
          • 50 hours lectures
          • 10 hours tutorials
            Assessment:end of semester exam (70%); tutorial attendance and participation (30%).

            Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.